Richard Scheele is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years. Outside of his role at OSAIC, Scheele is a partner and manager at The Next Level Planning Group, LLC, where he participates in strategic decision-making and operational management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various account types and investment strategies across its affiliated broker-dealer and RIA networks.

Philip Depriest is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, and Vision Asset Management Inc. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019. 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, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets across a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Olivia Hauser is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles in education and other fields, including positions at Illinois State University and Mobile Therapy Centers of America. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Olivia works, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund-of-funds and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Tony Diar Bakerli is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, having previously worked at SAGEPOINT FINANCIAL and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures, including serving as President and CEO of Bakmen Group Holding and as an owner and board member of companies in the food and beverage service and technology sectors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Mark Pautsch is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios along with customized strategies.

Ezra Samuels is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to the solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Ezra holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University.

Jack Pierce is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has prior experience at City National Bank and U.S. Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated financial planning and custody services.

George Kohl III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hines Interests Limited Partnership and the National Student Leadership Forum. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Julie Hoersten is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at UBS since 2012. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and comprehensive capital markets services.

Kyle Butson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roselle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work history includes four years at Edward Jones and roles at Itasca Bank & Trust Co and Integrated Facilities Solutions. 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, encompassing financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Masciopinto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2020 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 33 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Nicole Mackowiak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and she currently manages operations at Porte Brown Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and program structures.

George Palacios Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan-affiliated entities since 2005 and has prior experience with Uber and On Q Protection and Investigation Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program emphasizes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

William Eaton is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with over 30 years of experience assisting families, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives in navigating their financial affairs. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, tax minimization, retirement income, wealth transfer, philanthropic planning, and long-term care. William and his team provide a personalized, goal-centered approach that integrates all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important objectives. William holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Middlebury College. His offices in Illinois and New York provide full accessibility to resources from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to tailor strategies that adapt to changing market conditions and client needs. Beyond his professional work, William is actively involved in community organizations such as Crystal Lake Youth Rugby, where he coaches, the Foundation for Wellspring, and serves as a trustee on the Sailors' Snug Harbor Board of Trustees. His personal interests include adventure sports, cooking, rugby, and spending time with his family. He divides his time between Crystal Lake, Illinois, and Hull, Massachusetts, sharing his passion for rugby and philanthropy.

Kevin Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and LPL Financial, and he is the owner of Resurgens Investments, LLC as well as Legacy Tax & Accounting, LLC, where he manages tax and accounting services. Kelly also offers identity theft protection services through Harvard Risk Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, offering access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Kerry Wiberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and was previously with Waterstone Financial Group from 2006 to 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he sells life, health, and long-term care insurance through general agencies. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Gattuso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 1998 and currently serves as a director for The Lambs, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models.

Anum Melwani is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Melwani worked at First Security Trust and Savings and JP Morgan Chase. Merrill, along 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Burdette Martin IV is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for seven years and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, obtained in 2022, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In his role, Burdette focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue their most important goals. He works with individuals and families to understand their financial situations, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Burdette helps clients articulate their short- and long-term objectives and recommends financial strategies aligned with these aims. His approach combines personalized service with the investment insights of Merrill and access to the banking convenience of Bank of America. Burdette maintains an active role in his community, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. He is also a member of the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity.

Ronald Dales Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2016. Outside of advising, he is a partner and owner in a rental real estate LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.