Lisa James Pope is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she directs the team in providing advisory and investment management services. She specializes in designing customized global financial strategies for affluent individuals and families, focusing on their primary objectives to develop and implement detailed, results-driven portfolios tailored to individual risk tolerance and investment policies. With over two decades of experience in financial services, Lisa holds certifications to offer Alternative Investments and is a Portfolio Manager, capable of managing personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. She is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lisa received her Master's degree from Loyola University Chicago and her Bachelor's degree from Howard University. Prior to her financial career, she served ten years in the U.S. Army. Lisa is active in several professional and community organizations, including the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, DuSable Museum of African American History, Eta Creative Arts Foundation, and The Link Incorporated, Lake Shore Links Chapter. Her personal interests include interior decorating, music, painting, photography, and yoga. She emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized financial plans that align with their family, goals, and aspirations.

Evelyn Berthold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for five years and Fifth Third Bank (formerly MB Financial Bank) for twelve years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, using proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Elizabeth Silverman Zurek is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Des Plaines, IL. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Beyond her advisory role, she owns and operates several businesses in large format printing and photography under ESZ Marketing Inc., Intellisource Inc., Color Image Inc., and Portraits by Liz LLC. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that employs model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers. The firm supports its advisory services with discretionary portfolio management, trade execution, and account custody, operating at scale with thousands of advisors and billions in assets under management.

Michael Ryder is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glenview, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously held roles at Timothy O'Tooles and Levy Restaurants. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bradley Cordes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019, following three years at Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an executor for an estate and is a notary public in Highland Park, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, and specialized business-owner transition and divorce planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement them.

Jeffrey Schankerman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, Mr. Schankerman worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, as well as MetLife Securities. He is also an independent agent engaged in outside fixed insurance sales through Infinity Strategic Partners, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary tools.

Daniel Iscra is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at The Northern Trust Company in Chicago in 1988 and later earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In 2007, Daniel joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Daniel’s expertise includes financial forecasting, budgeting, investment analysis, and socially responsible investing. He works closely with business owners and multi-generational families to assist in creating, preserving, and transferring wealth. He also supports non-profit organizations and families interested in aligning their investments with their values. His approach to wealth management involves collaboration with specialists in retirement planning, life insurance, trust and estate planning, and banking solutions offered through Bank of America NA. Additionally, Daniel partners with clients' CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions align with their broader tax and estate plans. Daniel holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois System and a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago. Daniel resides in Crystal Lake with his wife and four sons and is actively involved in leadership roles within community organizations related to church, education, children’s activities, healthcare, and community development.

Erik Feldhaus is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Bank of America, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an employee for the Village of Rosemont, Illinois, assisting with traffic control for events. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ross Krause is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Edward Jones, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he is a freelance writer. 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jackson Tavenner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Glenview, IL, holding a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Riverfront Investment Group, Alps Distributors, and Breakthru Beverage Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside broad retail and institutional offerings.

Joshua Farmer is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. His role involves collaborating with clients to understand their financial goals and develop, implement, and monitor tailored financial plans. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, holding various positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to this, Joshua worked as a Financial Advisor at Hawkeye Brokerage Center, Inc. and Midwest Financial Solutions, LLC from 2017 to 2020, and held roles as a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative as well as an Agent at Ameritas Investment Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. He also gained experience as an Investment Management Intern at Zolio Inc. in 2016. Outside of his professional career, Joshua enjoys activities such as camping, fitness, hiking, movies, snowboarding, and traveling.

Stephen Yates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2010, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Mehmed Suta is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2016 in various roles including Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager. In his current position, he partners with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at growing, managing, and preserving wealth. With a professional background spanning several years at Fidelity Investments, Mehmed focuses on building long-term relationships grounded in transparency, honesty, and trust. His approach involves collaborating with a dedicated team to help clients work toward their financial goals. Outside of his professional role, Mehmed has personal interests in biking, golf, and playing musical instruments.

John Eichelberger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Winnetka, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Tripp Turchik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Merrill Edge/Merrill Lynch and has experience outside finance with Accurate Electric Service. He serves as a Commission Member on the Special Events Commission for the Village of Arlington Heights, assisting in the planning and coordination of seasonal events. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of representatives, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to meet client needs.

Rosendo Garcia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity, Bank of America, Ameriprise Financial, and CHS. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jeffrey Larsen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of experience in the financial industry, all with Edward Jones since 2012. He is based in Park Ridge, IL. Outside of his advisory role, Larsen is involved in several non-investment ventures, including co-ownership of real estate properties and participation in private investment and acquisition entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment and advisory strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Roehrkasse is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing extensive experience in financial consulting and client management. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, holding various roles including Financial Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Relationship Manager, and Private Client Specialist. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Client Manager at T. Rowe Price from 2011 to 2012. Throughout his career, Christopher has developed comprehensive financial plans tailored to clients' unique financial goals. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his ability to provide a range of financial services. His commitment to integrity and client partnership underscores his approach to financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys cooking and baking, fitness, golf, skiing, and volunteering.

David Klein is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at City National Bank since 2020 and RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anthony Catalano is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their retirement goals and circumstances. He focuses on helping clients make informed decisions by carefully considering potential benefits and risks of various investment strategies. His professional experience includes serving as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Bank Relationship Manager at US Bank from 2017 to 2019, and as a Private Client Relationship Manager at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his professional role, Anthony has interests in baseball, family activities, fitness, food, and traveling.