Slavko Ivanisevic is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he supports executives in utilizing their company's benefits and developing efficient wealth plans across all five pillars of Wealth Planning. He has held this position since 2022. Slavko has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006, progressing through roles including Stock Plan Services Representative, Financial Consultant, and Vice President, Financial Consultant. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and has extensive experience in helping clients grow and protect their wealth. Outside of his professional work, Slavko has interests in music, soccer, and traveling.

Sharon Wierzba is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Noyes Advisors LLC, David A. Noyes & Company, and Hightower Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Curion, a market research firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using proprietary tools and market analyses but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing specific security recommendations through its standalone planning programs.

Victor Simonelli is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mt Prospect, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Ernst & Young LLP and DJE Holdings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Adam Herakovich is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 credential and has worked at Morningstar Investment Services since 2004 before joining Fisher Investments in 2026. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and manages risk using tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics.

Christopher Pina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and various non-financial positions. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a program that offers asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Todd Stewart is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Laura Driver is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Citigroup Global Markets and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Carter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lake Forest, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill continuously since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Big Sky Slopes LLC, a for-profit entity unrelated to investment activities. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jolanta Faszczewska is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with Jpmorgan Chase Bank 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Anthony Segalla is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mount Prospect, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Segalla is a retired member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Russell Wilson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2025. He has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he is a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where he provides tax and accounting services. Wilson also serves on the Board of Directors for the Illinois CPA Society Peer Review Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Christopher Harris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Negovetich Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience with prior roles at Thrivent Financial and its affiliates. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a retail business specializing in guitar sales and restoration. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, using firm-approved tools to deliver detailed, collaborative financial plans.

Thomas Benedict is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients define their life goals and align their financial plans accordingly. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University. Thomas applies his expertise to assist clients in developing strategies that connect their personal aspirations with their financial objectives.

Jeffrey Smiejek is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Porte Brown Wealth Management, and 1st Global Advisors. He is also a partner at Porte Brown LLC, where he manages staff, clients, and new business development, and leads the valuation and transition planning team. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary management options, and a range of program structures supported by ongoing supervision and client reviews.

Anthony Caracciolo is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families across various life stages to develop and implement tailored financial plans. He emphasizes ongoing discussions to align financial strategies with clients' unique goals. Anthony has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before his current position. His experience encompasses client relationship management and comprehensive financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in art, board games, golf, museums, snowboarding, and traveling.

Connor Schomig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Milliken & Company and Kiefer USA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mallory Giesen is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Skokie, IL, with 12 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brandon Fairbanks is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations.

Wendy Jacobson Rosen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenures at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as prior work at Marc Jacobson & Associates. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a wide range of brokerage and insurance products, supported by an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products.