Nicholas Pacenti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Winfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including time at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and a brief tenure at BMO Harris Financial Advisors. 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, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Brad Herman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at BMO Bank NA, Mutual Securities, Inc., and Investacorp Inc. He also serves as a director at BMO Bank NA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Andrews is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Andrews serves on the Board of Directors for the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Jonathan Ziegler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Merrill, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Nadine Haufe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analyses as part of its advisory process.

Francis Evans is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. He also operates Chicago Benefit Associates, a financial services marketing business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented strategies.

Scott Webb is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Elmhurst Baseball and Softball League and acts as a commissioner for one of its leagues. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Samuel Raheem is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients identify their priorities to build strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Samuel earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

Timothy O'Callaghan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 20 years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custody services. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Jeremiah Hare is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2016 and briefly worked at Walmart the same year. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 in its recommendations.

Frank Mccabe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. He is based in Barrington, IL. 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 supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Michael Abbatacola is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 1992 and currently holds a vice president position at Old Second National Bank, a role unrelated to investment activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Ryan Hofgesang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, following a 15-year tenure at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Poole is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Robert Jungels is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside the financial sector, he has been involved with Prairie Path Cycles for over two decades. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Brock Renner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Oak Brook, IL, and has 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Brock previously worked with Display Case, LLC, and Housesale.com. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that incorporates advanced tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the guidance of a Global Investment Committee.

Kevin Gelso is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to help them achieve their financial goals through planning and guidance. He joined Fidelity in 2021 and utilizes the firm's resources to support his clients' financial aspirations. Prior to his role at Fidelity, Kevin worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his career, he has focused on building trust-based relationships with clients to provide personalized financial advice. Outside of his professional work, Kevin has interests in baseball, cars, food, golf, puzzles, and running.

Qureish Esmail is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Esmail holds a Series 63 designation and operates Esmail Financial Strategies, a fixed insurance products business offering term life, guaranteed universal life, indexed universal life, and long-term disability insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party managed accounts to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Ryan Bartlett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple funds and model portfolios.

Andrew Henderson is an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and various sports-related organizations such as the Chicago Cubs and Cornell University Athletics. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in their investment approach.