Elizabeth Bruhn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paul Zalduendo is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves with OSAIC and previously worked at Woodbury Financial for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing fixed life and annuity, medical, and health insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing a range of investment programs and custodial arrangements.

Sean Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Molo Solutions for five years and held roles with Be Reality Group, Core Spaces, and The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it engages in activities such as fund-of-funds management and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Leslie Cabrera is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Leslie worked at Horizon Wealth Management and Benjamin F Edwards. Outside of her advisory roles, she has experience at a nursing home and a recreation center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Shweta Jain is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she assists clients in achieving their financial goals through personalized and holistic retirement and investment planning. She works with professionals, business owners, and families to develop strategies that integrate various financial aspects into a cohesive plan aligned with their long-term objectives. Jain offers guidance in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Jain holds a Bachelor's degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also a member of the Executives' Club Of Chicago. In addition to her professional role, Jain is involved in various community activities such as supporting special children's charities, participating in marathon events with Achilles International, and volunteering with organizations like the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She enjoys cooking, dancing, golfing, painting, photography, pottery, woodworking, traveling, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Patrick Nix is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax, and Alcorn & Cureton, Ltd., where he is involved in accounting and tax preparation. He also owns a tax preparation and accounting services business, advising clients on tax matters and business operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Christofer Liljestrand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Patrick Mulvaney is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients and their families to understand their financial goals and develop personalized strategies aimed at growing, protecting, and managing wealth. He emphasizes open dialogue and education to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Patrick has progressed through roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2023, then as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, before assuming his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held a Financial Representative role at Northwestern Mutual during 2022 to 2023. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Patrick engages in activities such as bowling, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, traveling, and volunteering.

Connor Brandon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Forbes Technical Consulting, Purdy Products Company, CareerBuilder, and Tech USA. He spent eight years in full-time education prior to entering the financial services field. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

David Kosobucki is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, following prior roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Ameriprise, and Chase Investment Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Thomas Davia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is affiliated with Alliant Credit Union. 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 broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a variety of investment strategies.

Zachary Pickren is a Series 66-licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Wheaton, IL, and has 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice and investment manager searches.

Thomas Klupchak Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Oak Brook, IL. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Temperature Equipment Corporation and involvement with Infant Jesus of Prague. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs, offering a range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Paras Gautam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at Ameriprise and eight years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Fairfield VII & VIII Homeowners Association in Westmont, IL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Donald Kent is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Tall Corn Alpacas, LLC, a farm business involved in raising animals for fleece production. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes risk assessment and client-specific program matching, utilizing both third-party asset managers and proprietary advisory models.

Michael Corbett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones serves more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of wealth management services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Leon Vaughn is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His work history includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Central Transportation LLC, Staffinders Inc, Vaugh Global Solutions, and Safer Foundation. Vaughn has been involved with Vaugh Global Solutions since 2020. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies overseen by third-party managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Nicholas Maley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Huntington National Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Douglas Ulrich is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2010, including roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term orientation.

Jelord Henderson is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.