Drew Cullum is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2005 and is also the owner of Trew Benefits, Inc., where he has been involved since 1998. Additionally, he serves as a committee member of the Village of Libertyville. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platform arrangements.

Samuel Ruiz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with advisors to assist their clients in achieving financial clarity and confidence. He provides personalized guidance and planning services, helping individuals navigate key financial decisions, including retirement and investment strategies as well as long-term goal setting. His role focuses on simplifying complex financial topics and delivering actionable insights to empower clients throughout their financial journey. Samuel has held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments, beginning as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025, then serving as a Relationship Manager in 2025, before assuming his current role as Planning Consultant in 2025. Through these roles, he has developed experience in supporting clients and advisors with financial planning and relationship management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Samuel enjoys skiing, tennis, and traveling.

Ashley Childress is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, Ashley worked in various roles including coaching junior alpine ski racers at Wilmot Mountain, a seasonal position held since 2021. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Brian Fay is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2024. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Anna Lysenko is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years at the firm and four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee of the D P Living Trust. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Jennifer Curtiss is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of the Picnic Grove Homeowners' Association and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Village of Fox River Grove. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies and both in-house and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Myers is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wilmette, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Mark Lessert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with NAPCO Inc., a manufacturing company in Naperville, Illinois, where he advises on manufacturing processes and coffee purchasing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 supported by approved tools and modeling techniques.

Derek Wichman is a CFP® with 11 years of experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. He works out of the Palatine, IL office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mario Palacios is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has eight years of industry experience, including five years at Capital One prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients with a range of investment programs and fiduciary advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

David Olson is a financial advisor at Osaic with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at JPMorgan Distribution Services and Northwestern Mutual, along with a period focused on full-time education. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms, utilizing a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios.

Gregory Wells is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm provides a broad range of planning services including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Harris Mandel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Edward Son is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Winnetka, IL. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Gregory Powell is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held various roles within Cetera and its associated entities since 2012. He also serves as a compliance officer at Horizon Financial Group and Horizon Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment managers through a multi-manager platform.

Jennifer Barberis is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Robert Gauthier is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held positions there since 2013. He is also the owner of RMG Financial Services, an S-Corp financial services entity, and operates a DBA under Gauthier Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Sharon Schwager is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at Creekview Wealth Management and previously worked at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Curtis Whitehouse is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and 12 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Chloe Goodwin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked in institutional research at Florida State University and has experience in both banking and wealth advisory roles within Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab serves 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts alongside a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and cash management solutions.