Nikolaos Doulas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as prior experience at Arthur J. Gallagher. He also has entrepreneurial experience through his involvement with NikMarr, Inc. and Four G's. 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 delivers these services through Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Faretta Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously at Capital Commodity Investments from 2011 to 2017. Outside of advising, he serves as an assistant paddle tennis instructor at Medina Country Club and is a member of the Darien Rotary Club. 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 a range of advisory strategies including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sunita Malhotra is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 36 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm typically uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

Robert Bauer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at EMRJ, LLC, Regal Holdings, Palatine Chamber of Commerce, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. 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.

Kevin Troke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burr Ridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sykora & Company, LLC, PFS Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services since the early 2000s. In addition to his advisory role, he is a Certified Public Accountant involved in attestation services and tax accounting, and he also participates in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 financial advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

William Schultz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. He is also the owner of a financial planning business operating as an LLC. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to tailor portfolios across various asset classes.

Sean Bradshaw is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones in Naperville, IL, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Mullarkey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2012 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2021. Mullarkey serves as a board member for The Reading League Illinois, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

David Kaunelis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2002. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Suzanne Florez Bonville is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Downers Grove, IL. She has three years of industry experience and has worked at Thrivent Financial and related entities since 2022, with prior experience at Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth, LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning across various financial topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Donna O'Brien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques while delivering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Brian Vodvarka is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2004 and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, relying mainly on model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Timothy Caulfield is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hilltop Securities Inc. and Mesirow Financial, Inc. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and fund-of-funds.

Simon Waz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Warrenville, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Ameriprise in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in construction and has been involved with the HDS Eagles Soccer Academy since 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning that combines proprietary investment research and tools with personalized recommendations.

Laura Toms is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2023, following prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she holds ownership interests in Great Lakes Asset Management LLC and Elesty LLC, both investment-related businesses based in Naperville, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Sardia Buari Wypych is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as CitiGroup Global Markets Inc. since 2016. 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, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Aminadab Lugo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He serves as an elder and officer at Emmanuel Bible Church in Berwyn, Illinois. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Brendan Mc Donnell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked for BlackRock Investments from 2019 to 2024 and has been with LPL Financial since 2024. 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 and access to various investment programs, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Henry Swan Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2000 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an outside insurance brokerage under the name Legacy Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Jared Chandler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Edward Jones since 2016 in Itasca, Illinois. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.