Jerome Papiernik is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Connor Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in various roles, including at Jimmy Johns, Amazon, and Hy-Vee. His background also includes entrepreneurial activity with a business called Sticker Dude. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam O Hare is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors, AGO Financial Consulting LLC, and Ameriprise. He is also an independent insurance agent affiliated with various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms and custodians.

Zachary Baj is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Glenview, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and The Orvis Company, along with time spent as a student and a period of extended travel. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Eva Damonte is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry experience in 2026. Her background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office, as well as academic involvement with the University of Notre Dame. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, supported by centralized due diligence and integration of ESG considerations.

Yulia Pavelko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop client plans.

Amy Kalas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Ryan May is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He serves on the boards of The Super Jake Foundation and a local organization in Chicago. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

George Connor Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to provide annual, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with client advisors.

Joann Ziegler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Brendan Byrne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets, JPMorgan Securities, Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and several other firms. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by machine-learning tools for operational and research purposes.

Matthew Marino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Gerald Mccabe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of a privately owned investment property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analyses.

Jennifer Stapleton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, where she has worked since 2008. She has 18 years of industry experience and also provides client services at Siegel Accounting & Financial Services and Marvin M. Siegel CPA, PC, both of which are firms focused on financial and tax services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services across multiple program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.

Nick Georgalas is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. In this role, he assists clients and their families in building and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals and situations. Prior to his current position, Nick served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and as a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Nick's professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which he has developed expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. He partners with clients to analyze their financial situations and implement customized plans to meet their objectives.

Edward Vrablik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and LPL Financial, among others. He serves as president of his condominium association in Kohler, Wisconsin, and participates on the NAIFA LUTCF test writing committee. 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 range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions while offering ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Zachary Krantz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Mark Purcell is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated in Winnetka, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2016. He works within The DDK Group, a team in Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, supported by internal research, technology tools, and ongoing manager monitoring.

Glen Hillger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Quick & Reilly, Inc. He is based in Deerfield, IL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Derick Enos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mount Prospect, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Scottrade and TD Ameritrade before joining J.P. Morgan in 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, and the program includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.