Steven Greene is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering comprehensive wealth management and estate planning services. He focuses on helping clients achieve financial security through personalized strategies tailored to their unique goals and aspirations, with expertise in areas such as corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from Amherst College and Master's Degrees from both Yale University and Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience is complemented by active participation in several organizations, including serving as President of the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra and as a board member for both the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce and Ravinia Festival Associates. In addition to his financial advisory work, Steven is engaged in community involvement through volunteering and fundraising activities with cultural institutions. He enjoys music, reading, and spending time with his family.

John Birkhauser is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for over four decades and Bank of America for 12 years before joining RBC in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities.

Stuart Cutler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cantella & Co., Inc. for a decade before joining Cambridge in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member involved in property management for the Winnetka Mews Condominium Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Richard Pecard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

Charles Coe is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with multiple Cetera entities since 2020, as well as First Allied Advisory Services from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Coe is an author and speaker involved in education and teaching, and he hosts a podcast focused on life topics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, providing a range of customizable investment strategies and program structures.

Joe Lala is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. 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 broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations.

Glen Mikolajczak is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. 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 institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary wealth management supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Brendan Yarwood is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jared the Galleria of Jewelry and academic positions at DePaul University and the University of St. Thomas. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Douglas Ponczek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including 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 plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Andrew Miarka is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously worked with Home Fix, LLC and Gama Partners, LLC. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis with an in-house due diligence framework.

Tristan Peterson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab Bank prior to his current role. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Alanna Loukas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at both J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2017, following a brief tenure at Goldman Sachs & Co. in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Stacey Swarbrick is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with a trust business based in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Benjamin Shirley is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked as a Financial Advisor at Stifel from 2018 to 2022, an Advisor Consultant at Neuberger Berman from 2015 to 2017, in Municipal Bond Sales at Oppenheimer & Co. from 2010 to 2014, and in Municipal Bond Trading and Portfolio Management at Nuveen from 2004 to 2009. Benjamin focuses on wealth planning and financial strategy, leveraging his experience managing market changes and utilizing the resources available at Fidelity to develop comprehensive financial plans for his clients. His career reflects a consistent dedication to client-centered service and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin enjoys family activities, golf, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Michael Costantini is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, LLC and WH Trading. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios, and is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of algorithmic and AI-driven research techniques.

Joshua Markowitz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Osaic with 20 years of industry experience. He previously spent two decades with Lincoln Financial Advisors before joining Osaic in 2025. Markowitz is also a partner and financial planner at The Next Level Planning Group, where he provides leadership and management services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Jennifer Tomasino is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She has previously worked at State Street Global Advisors Trust Company and its affiliated entities. Tomasino holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored financial plans through its network of advisors.

Julie Grace is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2010, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, and wealth-transfer planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Sarkis Landhorian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as brief positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Trusted Hands Home Care, LLC. 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Megan Angle is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has also been a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where she provides tax planning, tax preparation, and accounting services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as board chairperson for the Tri-Town YMCA and participates in the Illinois CPA Society’s nonprofit committee, contributing to conference planning and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party and affiliated investment options.