Randy Domingue is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bloomingdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Karina Munji is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with various Cetera entities since 2015 and previously worked at Vijay Thakkar and Associates Ltd. Outside of finance, she works as a freelance audio transcriber for multiple companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Bradley Kuehn is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Wheaton, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northern Trust and Pride Technology. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations on a range of financial topics without portfolio management or implementation of advice. The firm uses holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system called WealthPlan.

Nirdesh Patel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent with Dynasty Retirement and Financial Services, focusing on fixed annuities and non-variable insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools and offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Lesley Torres is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co Inc., Magnit, Paylocity, and Edgars Landscaping Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by strategic asset allocation and a formal alternative investment process.

Kosta Tanglis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Peter Povinelli is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously spent 18 years at Woodbury Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a sole proprietorship focused on the sale of fixed insurance products and serves as a trustee managing a family trust. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Michael O’Reilly is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2018, he worked at Anselmo Lindberg and Associates and briefly at Rosati's Pizza. 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 advisory program.

Alexander Gallegos is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Gallegos is active in his community as Vice President of the Riverside Chamber of Commerce, a Director of the Riverside Township Lions Club, and a Trustee on the Riverside Village Board of Trustees. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with access to discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Robert Stackhouse is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Eastern Point Advisors Inc., Investors Capital Corp., and currently maintains a separate investment consulting and advising business, RPS Financial, which he owns and operates. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers and various program structures.

Yolanda Perez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan Chase. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment programs and strategies.

Richard Augustine Sr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Austin Bancorp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of R.J. Augustine & Associates, a firm providing tax, accounting, and strategic business services, and is treasurer of the Founders Club Homeowners Association. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various investment strategies and third-party manager programs.

Michael Procaccio II is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2018 and is also involved in operating several Jimmy John's franchise businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Vinay Bajaj is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of advisory work, Bajaj is involved in several real estate ventures as a part owner or member of multiple LLCs. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Paula Sheffield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera, Fifth Third Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Partnerland LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Saroshah Jones is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Jones has worked at Northwestern Mutual and JPMorgan Chase Bank before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, Jones is involved in interior design and home remodeling through Boxwood Home Design and Cabinetry. 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 within a non-discretionary program framework.

Geoffrey Coons is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2018 and also works with The Accounting Place and Planned Financial Independence Company. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Barwacz is currently a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2019, serving previously as a Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2024 and as a Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as a Premium Investment Consultant for Merrill Edge between 2017 and 2019. Michael brings over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. His background includes a decade as Director of Retail Trading at TD Ameritrade from 2007 to 2017 and over two decades as a Market Maker at the Chicago Board Options Exchange from 1984 to 2007. This extensive experience supports his focus on building comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, family engagements, fitness, football, music, and photography.

Benjamin Gottlieb is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Schaumburg, Illinois. He specializes in working with businesses on retirement, benefit, executive, and equity compensation program needs, supporting companies and individuals in developing retirement programs specific to their plan design. As part of a team, he follows a methodical process to review current plans and look for opportunities to improve technology, reporting, fees, and risk management to help companies fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. Ben began his career in the financial services industry in 2008. He is a member of the Institutional Advisory Council (IACTM) at Merrill, which includes retirement and institutional designated advisors who provide input to firm management. Ben holds several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CkP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He graduated from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland and completed the UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education Program in 2018. Ben lives in the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois with his wife, Kristen, and their three children, Charlotte, Jack, and Taylor. In his free time, he enjoys football, golf, hockey, activities that help animals, and spending time with his family. He is involved with community organizations such as the Humane Society, Love for Liam, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Nadine Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 44 years of industry experience, including prior roles at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. Gordon has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment solutions.