Kevin Kerrigan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995, including 13 years at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and a year at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary public and is a 45% owner of Martin & Martin Investment Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations implemented through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Jody Christman is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Plaines, IL, where she has worked for 10 years. 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, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sheila Baker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Neaco Advisory, FSC Securities Corporation, Neader Insurance, and Third Street Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a substitute teacher in her local district. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Catherine Vivado is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at the University of Illinois Chicago for six years and at RW Rodgers Co. for one year. Vivado holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Vivek Tripathi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. His prior work includes a year at TRC Advisory and several periods outside the industry. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

John Rossini is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bartlett, IL, with 11 years of industry experience. He 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 range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Brandon Brocato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Willies Pub & Pool and the University of Missouri Recreation Center. He is also president of Brandon Matthew Inc., an independent service provider for FedEx. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party program sponsors and asset managers to implement advisory models across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Jason Erpelding is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Kelsey Vasquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at T-Mobile, Uber, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and several other firms across various sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Theodore Russell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Colin Marquardt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for nine years at Libertyville Bank & Trust Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Blackhawk Property Investments LLC, which manages and leases rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Victor Giordano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, with prior experience at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. 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 options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investments program.

Michael Bruce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He is based in Barrington, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Cascio Mariana is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds the Series 66 and has been based in St Charles, IL. Outside his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Naperville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Turner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience and has been with LPL since 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he has operated a legal practice as an attorney since 1984. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Kevin Forman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client strategies.

Austin Miller is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the University of Arizona and Black Sheep Golf Club. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Nathan Young is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Simmons is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for seven years with the Village of Northbrook Police Department. He is involved in community activities, serving as Poppy Chairman and a trustee for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1337, and participating on the finance committee at Mary, Seat of Wisdom school. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.