Tiger Stidnick is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, GoDaddy.com, LLC, and the Arizona Game & Fish Department. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and operational support with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment opportunities.

Andrew Bennett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at Midwest Professional Planners, Ltd. from 2005 to 2010. Bennett serves as Stewardship Chairman and Trustee at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights and is a board member of the Western Golf Association. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Mark Lucaccioni is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Oak Brook, IL. He has been associated with LPL Financial, Prairie Rock Financial Group, and Prairie Sky Financial Group since 2009 and 2014, respectively. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting services, delivering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Russell Coyner is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 10 years of industry experience, all with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kevin Wallace is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Edward Jones and Avantax, along with part-time tax preparation activities through P&L Accounting & Tax. He is based in Oak Forest, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various portfolio strategies supported by affiliated and third-party managers.

Mark Nawrocki is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Brooklight Place Securities, Inc. and Interactive Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Nawrocki owns and operates a fixed insurance sales and service business and is a certified public accountant. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and model-based investment solutions.

George Eleftheropoulos is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Christopher Buol is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and portfolio management services that are tailored to clients' risk profiles and utilize both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Lynn Snedden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Lynn worked at Eric Degnan and Waddell & Reed Inc, as well as with various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies. Lynn is also involved in tax preparation and accounting services as a part-time CPA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Michelle Hughes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Hughes holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual 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 supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Andrea Hansen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and The Leaders Group Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a senior vice president at Think2Perform, providing personal coaching to business owners and executives. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on broad financial topics through holistic, goal-based analyses. The firm provides these planning services without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under the WealthPlan option.

Brian Hacker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera, Fidelity Investments, and Megent Financial, as well as operating Brian Hacker LLC since 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Obiora Tagbo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019, preceded by roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a residential rental property with his wife. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary and discretionary advisory offerings, multi-asset model portfolios, and alternative investment options supported by centralized operational and supervisory infrastructure.

Kevin Kaminski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Flossmoor, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jessica Brophy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel from 2013 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. She is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Joanna Pasterczyk is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to Merrill, she was employed at TCF Bank and briefly operated a business called Anna's Maids. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cristy Ryan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and has also worked with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nathan Link is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a member of the Suri/Link Wealth Management Group, which serves affluent families, physicians, corporate executives, and business owners. Nathan joined Merrill Lynch in 2015, bringing experience in portfolio management, customer service, and personalized wealth management strategies. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Nathan's expertise covers areas such as college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, portfolio and investment strategy, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with his clients to develop customized wealth management plans that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. His approach emphasizes understanding clients and their goals to prioritize financial planning with appropriate risk management. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Mercer University, where he played Division I lacrosse and served as team captain. Nathan is involved in various professional organizations including the Mercer University Investment Club, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Pi Sigma Alpha. His community involvement includes participation in the David Cooke DA Campaign, Mercer University Student Government, Naperville North Varsity Lacrosse, and The Salvation Army. In his personal time, Nathan enjoys cooking, golfing, playing music, and spending time with his family.

Ryan Mitchell is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent seven years with Buona Beef LLC. Mitchell serves as a board member of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce and chairs a committee for the Boy Scouts of America. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based planning on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning, with reviews typically conducted annually and financial advisors responsible for plan delivery and updates.

Christina Valtierra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with 1 year of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.