David Kassner serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America. His client focus areas include college education planning, retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and small business strategies. David began his career in 1997 with a global management consulting firm and later specialized in advanced and institutional insurance and investment strategies before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds a bachelor's degree and an MBA from Northwestern University, including the Kellogg School of Management. David has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in Glenview, IL with his wife Barbara and three children, David participates in community activities and volunteers with organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, Glenview Park Foundation, and Northwestern University. He is involved in professional organizations such as the Exmoor Curling Club, Northwestern University Leadership Circle Board, and the Professional Ski Instructors Association. His personal interests include curling, skiing, golfing, refereeing, soccer, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jeffrey Stonecliffe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and briefly worked with National Dental Integrators of Chicago LLC in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for AmSpirit Business Connections, supporting the growth and operations of networking chapters in the Chicagoland area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Eric Wurtel is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and previously operated Eric Wurtel & Assoc. Inc. for over 30 years. Outside of advising, he receives referral commissions on medical insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Andrew Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IFS Financial Services and Touchstone Securities Inc. from 2017 to 2025 and at Foreside Fund Services and Henderson Global Investors from 2014 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is co-owner of HARMIN Inc., a C corporation involved in future franchise ownership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Susan Weitzman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. She serves on the investment committee board of Temple Jeremiah Northfield, a religious organization in Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its advisory process.

Noel Thilagam is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Investment Management Inc, Autranex, ITC Management Group, and Synergy House Solutions / GSN Solutions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jin Wang is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with five years of industry experience. Wang holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial and Express Line Corporation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Robert Foltz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Forest, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. He serves on the board of Youthbuild Lake County, a charitable nonprofit organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, alongside integrated financial planning and brokerage services.

Justin Mcintire is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill Lynch from 2006 to 2017 before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Martin Keidan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1983. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Little League coach for the Deerfield Youth Baseball Association. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations.

Jing Ping Xu is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and involvement with Dream Land Realty for 20 years. Outside his advisory work, he has business interests in real estate through Dream Land Realty. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Benjamin Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Brown serves as a director for the Western Golf Association, where he helps raise awareness for the Evans Scholarship Program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Tammy Butts is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2001. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and serves clients from Deerfield, Illinois. Outside of her advisory work, she acts as an executor and trustee for family estates and holds power of attorney for her parents' financial accounts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored platforms, focusing on matching clients to suitable investment models while offering ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Christopher Sevilla is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Winnetka, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Baird in 2025. Prior to his current role, he has held various positions in hospitality and entertainment industries. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services. The firm employs both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, along with tax management and direct indexing, supported by internal research and technology including artificial intelligence.

Mauricio Currea is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 12 years and has been involved with Primaso Management LLC since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Adam Zaremba is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, serving clients in the Highland Park area. He has been in the financial industry for eight years. Prior to his current role, Adam held positions as a Platinum Relationship Manager and Financial Consultant at E*Trade from 2020 to 2025, and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2020. His experience encompasses various facets of financial consulting and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Adam has interests in fitness, football, military service, movies, reading, and running.

Joseph Ullrich is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. His other business activities include fiduciary services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing customized recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice, supported by algorithmic tools and oversight committees.

Michael Revord is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wauconda, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in home remodeling and architectural firms. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, advisory services, and affiliated financial products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Laura Cohn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including JP Morgan Chase Bank, Citigroup, BMO Harris Bank, and LPL Financial. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Mchugh Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019. His prior experience includes a year at FSC Securities and nineteen years at Accenture, LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with McHugh & Riley Limited, a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 network of over 22,800 advisors.