Douglas Ponczek is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2012, with a prior two-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Andrew Miarka is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Banc One Securities Corporation, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Gama Partners, LLC, as well as involvement with Home Fix, LLC. He is based in Glenview, Illinois. 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’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through its unique regulatory registrations.

Tristan Peterson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2024, and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Andrew Levy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc. for 16 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alanna Loukas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Winnetka, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017. 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 through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Stacey Swarbrick is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. She is involved in a trust-related business activity based in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment options.

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.

Daniel Dopp is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wood Dale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, Firstmerit Advisors, Inc., Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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 financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent 20 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and financial planner at The Next Level Planning Group, where he provides leadership and client services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a variety of strategy implementations and client-specific restrictions.

Rafal Prokop is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with over 19 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and BMO Bank NA / LPL Financial LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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 at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with clients having flexibility in implementing recommendations through various firm programs.

Sarkis Landhorian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Citigroup Global Markets and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

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.

Elizabeth Baldwin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2010 and previously held positions at Landaas & Company and Russell Investments. 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 within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporates ESG eligibility criteria.

Steven Cueto is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently works to build long-term relationships with clients by partnering with them to achieve their financial goals. He emphasizes planning, dependability, and collaboration to create customized planning and investment strategies tailored to each client's desired lifestyle and legacy. Steven's professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments in 2023, as well as serving as a Wealth Advisor at IDEX Financial Group from 2018 to 2023. This background provides him with a foundation in investment consulting and wealth advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Steven has personal interests that include cars, concerts, football, golf, parenthood, and pets.

Catherine Gathman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Merrill since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the director of music at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, where she administers the music program and directs two choirs. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Nancy Lay is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at RNL Enterprises LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its regulatory registrations and affiliated entities.

James Bertucci is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Bertucci serves as a Board Trustee for the Village of Arlington Heights, providing guidance on budget and policy matters. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models and investment options to meet client needs.