Zachary Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Fidelity prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with XGG Collectibles, an interest separate from finance. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Elizabeth Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2011. Edwards holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Northbrook, IL. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nathan Cassel is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and DVSport from 2015 to 2017. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Schoen is a financial advisor with Cetera in Itasca, IL, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has operated Schoen & Co., a CPA firm focused on income tax preparation, since 1979 and is also involved with Fates, Bodily & Parker CPAs in tax planning and financial statement preparation. Schoen has worked at Cetera since 1998 and leads Schoen Financial Advisors, a wealth management practice, established in 2014. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering various portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with multiple program structures and third-party manager access.

Bridget Houser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Arlington Heights, IL, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Platania Financial, HyperAMS, and Maestro Health (now Marpai Health). She also spent a year as a homemaker between 2024 and 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from in-house and third-party sources.

Patrick Schiltz is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington Heights, IL, where he has worked since 2005. He has 20 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rebecca Coleman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2004 and also serves as a partner at Coleman & Associates CPA's Ltd, providing financial and tax services. In addition to her advisory roles, she is the treasurer of A Red Orchid Theatre, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies through affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Scott Mc Vey is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016 in Chicago, IL. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, focusing on a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Josip Soldo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2002 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing several family-owned rental property LLCs. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Meghan Martin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. She previously spent ten years with Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory role, Meghan is the owner of a habit-tracking application through her company Spark Mind Body Spirit LLC and serves as managing member of Bonka LLC, an entity involved in short-term rental hosting. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Adam Selman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014, including JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a non-discretionary program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kurt Reif III is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and currently owns REI Financial, LLC and Kensington Financial Services, where he is also involved in insurance sales. Additionally, he is a notary public providing document notarization services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by multiple advisory platforms and firm-provided investment tools.

Miguel Hernandez is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Deerfield, Illinois. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of The Chamness Legacy Recycle Program, a nonprofit focused on bike repair and distribution. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. The firm delivers its services through a select group of Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis.

Jamal Nia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Russell Warye is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Global Retirement Partners LLC and HUB International alongside his tenure at LPL Financial since 2013. His career also includes operating his own business, Russell Warye, Inc., for over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Daniel Fiarito is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Valentine is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Park Ridge, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Greene is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering comprehensive wealth management and estate planning services. He focuses on helping clients achieve financial security through personalized strategies tailored to their unique goals and aspirations, with expertise in areas such as corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from Amherst College and Master's Degrees from both Yale University and Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional experience is complemented by active participation in several organizations, including serving as President of the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra and as a board member for both the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce and Ravinia Festival Associates. In addition to his financial advisory work, Steven is engaged in community involvement through volunteering and fundraising activities with cultural institutions. He enjoys music, reading, and spending time with his family.

John Birkhauser is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for over four decades and Bank of America for 12 years before joining RBC in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities.

Stuart Cutler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cantella & Co., Inc. for a decade before joining Cambridge in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member involved in property management for the Winnetka Mews Condominium Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.