Melissa Ingrande is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Best Buy for 9 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Paul Skowronski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Paul holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Paul earned both his Bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from DePaul University. He is involved with professional organizations such as the Bull Valley Golf Club and the Union League Club. Additionally, he contributes to the community as a mentor in the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program at DePaul University. Outside of his professional work, Paul enjoys playing baseball, gardening, golfing, listening to music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Susan Yore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at Bank of America, N.A. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Sumita Mishra is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, she was employed by School District U-46 for four years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jose Solis currently serves as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals focused on delivering a customer experience centered around financial planning. Prior to becoming Branch Leader, Jose worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. His career in financial services also includes roles as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2017 to 2022, a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Financial from 2015 to 2017, and a Branch Service Representative at E*TRADE Financial from 2014 to 2015. He began his financial services career as a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2011 to 2014.

John Barrett is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held various positions in sectors including education and transportation. Barrett is also a business owner of Dolor, a non-investment-related enterprise based in Chicago. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s approach emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, alongside access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Hamza Akram is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and is also affiliated with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Joseph O’Hare is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mount Prospect, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Altynai Sulaimanova is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has experience with firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, and also has involvement in tax-related businesses. Sulaimanova's background includes roles in accounting and logistics. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-delivery investment strategies primarily managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates with approximately 3,935 advisors and about $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Dorothy Murdock is a financial advisor at Cetera with 8 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including MML Investors Services and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of Selah Ridge Wealth and is active as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance and health insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Nineve Benjamin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at II BN, LLC and Uboz Logistics, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through a non-discretionary model that combines quantitative asset-allocation and centralized due diligence, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Jack Hull is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in St. Charles, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Woodbury Financial Services prior to joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of Corporate Benefit Advisors, a firm providing employee benefits primarily focused on group medical insurance for small groups. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs sophisticated portfolio construction tools, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Luke Widmer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for American Management Specialists for seven years. He serves as a board member for two private family foundations, Oakstone Foundation, Inc. and Steele Foundation, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Janine Chun is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She has over a decade of experience with Fidelity, having held various positions within the firm since 2012. Her previous roles include Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, High Net Worth Service Representative, and Financial Representative at the Regional Center. Throughout her career at Fidelity, Janine has developed expertise in utilizing the firm's tools and resources to create customized financial plans that align with clients' individual needs. She emphasizes building relationships based on integrity to assist clients and their families in working toward their financial goals.

Matthew Bappert is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Palatine, IL. His prior roles include positions at 1834 Investment Advisors Co. and Premier Asset Management LLC. He is also involved with BMO Bank in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Charles Menges is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Korpack, Merkle Korff Industries (a Nidec Company), Golfcritique.com, D&W Fine Pack, and Menges Roller Company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored retirement income recommendations.

Ronald Kapraun is a financial advisor with Cetera in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and Martingale Investment Group. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Kapraun Family Farm, LLC, and serves as a teacher aid providing religious education at Resurrection Catholic Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or build custom strategies.

Jeremy Piwnicki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2004 to 2009. He is based in Crystal Lake, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its advisory process.

Agam Jayantara is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Jayantara worked at Dillon Caplinger Shelter Insurance Agency and has been involved with Eternal Buzz Community. Outside of advisory work, Jayantara maintains an active role with Eternal Buzz Community. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to various asset managers.

Ethan Miller is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JMC Financial Solutions, LLC and J. Krug & Associates, Inc. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to build diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.