Daniel Barnes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bolingbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Harris Battery Company, CertaPro Painters, Oak Leaf Community Mortgage, Clark Material Handling Company, and UniCarriers Americas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sean Warner is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Lisle, Illinois. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. Warner also works as a sales agent focusing on property and casualty insurance through Comprehensive Financial Concepts LLC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes to develop tailored recommendations.

Yan Bellantoni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Aurora, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Bellantoni serves on the Board of Directors for the Nankai University Alumni Association. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. Its retirement-income planning service targets clients with significant investable assets, providing detailed, research-driven recommendations that combine modeling and tax-efficiency analysis.

Zackery Kuster is a CFP® and Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at the University of Illinois Horticulture Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kent Travis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera Advisor Networks, Raymond James Financial Services, Sage Private Wealth Group, Equity Services, and National Life Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Glenn Kubiak is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is also president and owner of Kubiak & Kubiak Ltd, a CPA firm specializing in tax and bookkeeping services. Kubiak has operated his own wealth management firm since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including access to third-party managers and model portfolios, supporting a wide range of investment strategies under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Stuart Hicks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jones Lang LaSalle and Innovation Consulting Community. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and oversees sub-advisers while maintaining governance procedures.

Scot Turvey is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and was previously with J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment management options.

Kristen Fox is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2015, with prior experience at Commonwealth Financial Network and Daley Financial Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a range of portfolio options.

Christine Spencer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and previously with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and market scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Nichol Stimac is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank, Ameriprise Financial Services, and PNC Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she has ownership in a rental property in Florida. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Adam Yingst is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with Wealth Planners and Financial Consultants to provide consistent customer service to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before his current role. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Adam has developed experience in client relationship management and financial planning support. His approach focuses on partnering with clients as they navigate their financial journeys. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adam has personal interests that include football, golf, movies, music, table tennis, and tennis.

Ryan Dragstrem is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC based in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He worked at LPL Financial for 11 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis within a structured program that integrates algorithmic tools and oversight committees to support tailored retirement income plans.

Gene Becker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Becker has ownership stakes in several investment-related businesses, including MANBECK PARTNERS, INNOVATIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATES LLC, and GB PARTNERS LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations delivered through discrete planning engagements.

Natalie Jump is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Billal Virani is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with executives and business owners to understand their life goals and translates these into tailored financial strategies. His approach involves creating and implementing custom portfolios aligned with these strategies, focusing on areas such as corporate benefits, corporate executive services, and personal retirement planning. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Iowa. Billal has earned multiple professional designations, including the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Billal is involved with the organization Feed My Starving Children and has interests in football, music, reading, running, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Anthony LaGioia is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans and strategies that provide a clear perspective on their financial lives before and during retirement. Anthony has accumulated experience in various roles within the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, all at Fidelity Investments. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at E*TRADE in 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests that include comedy, concerts, food, football, pets, and traveling.

Patrick Mcnamara is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting service, McNamara & Toscano Tax Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Elizabeth Pavin is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 41 years of industry experience. She previously spent 23 years at Woodbury Financial Services and currently serves as president of Pavin Wealth Planning, Inc., where she consults with family and small business owners on business planning. She is also a trustee of the William J Pavin Irrevocable Trust. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios.

Arturo Ramirez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at CitiFinancial Services LLC and Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Ramirez also has experience with BMO Harris Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.