Michael Ramirez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Lee is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering personalized wealth management strategies that address the complex needs of high net worth individuals. Michael takes a systematic approach to develop customized financial plans aligned with each client's unique circumstances, focusing on simplifying the complexities of financial lives through time-tested, goal-based principles. Michael's areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He graduated from Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree and earned his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University. Before joining Merrill in 2005, Michael practiced as a corporate and securities attorney for 11 years. He holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the CFA Society of Chicago. In addition to his professional work, Michael participates in community volunteering inspired by the Merrill tradition of serving local communities. His personal interests include chess, genealogy, hunting, and watching movies.

Meagan Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill, along 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.

Arnold Lies is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with 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 employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ben Jorgensen is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with Financial Consultants at the Naperville Investor Center to assist clients in developing personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. He has experience as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. Outside of his professional role, Ben has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, movies, and reading.

Andrew Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Investment Distributors, Inc., Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and Protective Life Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Musaraca is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC spanning over 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several investment-related ventures, including ownership in agricultural and financial entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Chad Kreifel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services through its national network of investment adviser representatives.

Samuel Roller is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Geneva, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Thrivent Financial, DHI Mortgage Company, and Moody Bible Institute. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations covering retirement, tax, estate, and other planning areas. The firm offers these planning services separately from its managed-account programs and does not manage institutional portfolios or serve as a selector of other advisers for institutional mandates.

Noah Bischoff is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of experience. His prior work includes positions at RNL ScaleFunder and various roles outside the financial industry. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to registered investment companies, and its integration of AI in research.

Zachary Marshall is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has accumulated over 35 years of experience in the financial industry, including more than 20 years with Fidelity. His career includes roles such as Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2020, Investment Advisor at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2012, and Vice President of the Private Client Group at Fidelity Investments from 1989 to 2008. Zachary focuses on taking a holistic approach to financial planning by working closely with clients to develop investment strategies that align with their objectives. He emphasizes matching client needs to Fidelity's diversified investment platform to build sound financial plans aimed at accomplishing individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Zachary has interests in football, gardening, hiking, pets, and table tennis.

Sarah Deskovich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. She is also involved with Partnerland LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported model portfolios.

Ryan Maloney is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve these objectives. Ryan provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations evolve. With a focus on personalized investment guidance, retirement planning, and comprehensive wealth management strategies, Ryan is dedicated to building long-term relationships and delivering advice tailored to individual client needs. He holds the Professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ryan earned his High School Diploma from Joliet Catholic Academy.

Edward Pizzo is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hinsdale Bank & Trust, First American Bank, and a one-year period of unemployment. He serves as Treasurer for the Westwind Estates Homeowners Association in Minooka, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Rossetti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Larry Milas is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 34 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of advisory work, Milas is involved in the sale of property and casualty insurance products. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, brokerage products, and insurance through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales and a collateralized lending program.

Daniel Donahue is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in Plank Road Advisors, LLC, and Donahue Financial Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, with specialized planning options and an integrated approach combining advisory services with other financial products.

Kyle Ruggio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Homer Glen, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at RSM US LLP for two years. He is also involved with Kusay Tax Services, Inc., an investment-related business activity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

David Dykstra is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orland Park, IL, where he has worked since 2004, accumulating 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer for the Nazarene United Soccer Club in Lemont, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Anthony Tumea is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2010, with prior experience at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and ownership of Tumea & Associates CPA Firm since 1984. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer and board member for several local organizations, including the Downers Grove Lions Club, West Towns Chorus, and Buffalo Theatre Ensemble. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.