Grant Bolender is an Investment Consultant who focuses on assisting individuals and families in pursuing their financial goals. He combines investment knowledge with a client-first approach to provide guidance and support throughout various stages of the financial journey. Grant's professional experience includes roles as a Paraplanner at VestGen Wealth Partners from 2024 to 2026, a Financial Representative at Equitable Advisors from 2023 to 2024, and a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Grant has personal interests in baseball, board games, family activities, football, golf, and spending time with pets.

Jeremy Burger is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at Fifth Third Bank from 2021 to 2023. In his role, Jeremy focuses on understanding the needs of his clients to develop co-created financial plans and strategies aligned with their goals. He emphasizes connecting with clients, educating them, and conducting research to build relationships based on trust and transparency. Jeremy aims to help clients recognize the value of planning and the benefits of having a financial advisor at any stage of life. Outside of his professional work, Jeremy has personal interests that include baseball, cooking and baking, football, golf, parenthood, and pets.

Anna Yeremina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across various divisions within Fidelity, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Oliver Grigg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in education for several years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Kathleen Brennan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1993 and currently leads Brennan Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through part-time referrals and serves as president of K.D. Brennan, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-based investment strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Michael Matthys is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including customized financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and provides access to broad investment solutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Mccarthy is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an instructor for CFP investment courses and is the director of the Financial Education Center at DePaul University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Steve Brunke is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at PNC Investments and PNC Bank before joining J.P. Morgan in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a vacation rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Solomon David is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve these objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolios to reflect changing client circumstances. His areas of expertise include general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. Solomon holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from COMSATS University and communicates with clients in both English and Urdu. Outside of his professional duties, Solomon is involved in community service initiatives such as Feed My Starving Children.

Alex Lima is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, and he serves as a Corporal and Fire Team Leader in the United States Marine Corps, where he coaches as a Combat Marksman. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and trading infrastructure.

Naomi Lynn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo affiliates since 2016. Lynn is a founding board member of Women Who Advise, a Chicago-based networking group for female advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jessica Spondouris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and JP Morgan Chase Bank. She serves on the board of her homeowners association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Erik Andersen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, he held roles at Goris Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, as well as experience with Technical Youth LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers non-discretionary advisory services through Wealth Advisors.

Joseph Gleba is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Porte Brown Wealth Management. He serves as a director on the board of Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Company and is involved with the Illinois Road Builders Association as a committee member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Mao Xia is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mao worked at Bank of America, Merrill, BMO Harris Bank, and World Financial Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe, and it maintains a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Anthony Trainor is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. He previously worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc. for 16 years and Edward Jones for 3 years. Trainor is based in Barrington, IL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Purdy is a financial advisor with Stifel in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and limited partner of Galvani Family Ltd. Partnership, a family partnership managing a commercial property in Northbrook, IL. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment strategy that incorporates forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Terrence Ruff is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a board member and treasurer for a nonprofit organization and is a licensed insurance agent and notary public. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of integrated financial services and investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Aparna Sarma is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A./Merrill Lynch for seven years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jason Gunther is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009, working out of Lake Forest, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.