Joseph Egan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. He is based in Lake Forest, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary analytical tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Knier is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and spanning 33 years in the industry. He has been with Merrill since 1992 and has concurrent tenure at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a fiduciary entity in Deland, Florida. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America enables access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical wealth management offerings.

Jordan Rudick is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, Rudick is involved in tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business consulting through Pruitt Financial Services, LLC, and serves as an officer at Gemini Management, LLC, which consults for residential and commercial contractors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large national network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers across more than 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Mary Rosenquist is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Jim Juchcinski is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ajax Trading, as well as teaching positions at Brothers Rice High School and St. Rita of Cascia High School. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Petruzzi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and has a background in the fitness industry. 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 in its investment approach.

Michael Boettcher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Tomeo LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment research to support its financial planning process.

Gary Riederman is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2010, including roles at Edelman Financial Services LLC and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Nathan J. Cluxton is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021, and has also been associated with Harris Investor Services, Inc since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationally. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Nikolaos Balis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporate, foundation, and defined contribution plan clients. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining institutional advisory with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Larry Chambers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1988. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic tools to support its centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Abhishek Gupta is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he worked in various positions including process development and operations support at Genpact India Private Limited. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

James Stone is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 24 years and SagePoint Financial, Inc. for one year. Stone is involved with Ironbridge Wealth Counsel, LLC, operating as a financial planner and insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Samuel Siegel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, UL Solutions, and involvement with the University of Iowa College of Engineering. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual, high-net-worth, pension, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm integrates its services within Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a diverse set of investment products.

Jason Lorenzo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously at Bank of America, N.A. Since 2017, he has also been involved in the restaurant industry as a server at RockSugar Southeast Asian Kitchen. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Adam Liebman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for 20 years at Wayne Hummer Investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Randall Harris is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2018 to 2023. In his current position, Randall collaborates with a team to develop personalized holistic financial plans tailored to client needs, focusing on educating clients and delivering high-quality service. Randall holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, which support his work in providing comprehensive financial consulting. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has personal interests in food, football, museums, music, and traveling.

Adam Berman is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, and previously spent 15 years at Scottrade, Inc. and Scottrade Investment Management. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gandy Pierre Louis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Darby O'Leary is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2024, O'Leary worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and operates Preferred Planning Concepts, LLC, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment strategies across multiple platforms, including proprietary and third-party models, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.