Gandy Pierre Louis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

Darby O'Leary is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. O'Leary has three years of industry experience and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Preferred Planning Concepts, LLC. Outside of financial advising, O'Leary is involved in business ownership through Sparrow and Lily LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, operating through thousands of financial professionals and managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Theresa Calkins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at City National Bank and River West Meeting Associates, Inc. from 2012 to 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Kenyon Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wilfred Wax and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Roger Stoneberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Batavia, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1985. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Halm is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carol Stream, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved with Halm Rentals LLC, managing rental properties, and holds a shareholder interest in Pivotal Health, a home health services company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Flentge is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, where he has worked for 14 years. His entire professional experience has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Tracy Lepore is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2017, with prior experience at Foresters Advisory Services and American Income Life. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features multiple program structures and affiliated managers.

John Gibson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) with Gibson & Associates. He focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual goals, encompassing family wealth management, legacy and retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and specialized areas such as LGBT and special needs planning. John holds a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Applied Mathematics from Northern Illinois University. He applies his background in mathematics, including expertise in dynamical systems and machine learning, to portfolio construction. He is a member of the American Mathematical Society, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the Financial Planning Association. In addition to his professional work, John is actively involved in the community through volunteering with organizations such as PADS Chicago/Elgin. His personal interests include chess, cooking, hiking, music, reading, writing, and spending time with his family. John is also multilingual, speaking Japanese, English, and French.

Jing O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Edward Jones for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through her DBA, Jade Accountants & Tax Services. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and multiple technology tools.

Richard Desmedt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with an outside insurance brokerage and serves as trustee and successor trustee of trusts established in 2023. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary offerings and third-party asset managers.

Claire Llewellyn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at The Rathskeller and FANUC America Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Stephan Diol is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Merrill for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Aspen Grove Homeowners Association in Wauconda, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm uses research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Stack is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and provides tax consulting and compliance services as a tax manager at Lumsden & McCormick LLP. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Alex Hickman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Trader Joe's, and Subway. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process supported by quantitative and qualitative research, with capabilities that include derivatives and commodities advisory.

Michael Burdick is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Elk Grove Village, IL. He previously spent 30 years with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-based recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Brian Dutro is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His background includes 18 years with the federal government alongside a long tenure at Primerica, dating back to 1998. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating on a tiered wrap-fee structure.

David Arquilla is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Patrick Spiedel is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He brings a decade of experience in financial services to his role, having held positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2018 to 2022, and a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase, N.A. from 2015 to 2018. His professional focus is on understanding clients' unique financial situations and partnering with them to build and implement comprehensive financial plans. Throughout his career, Patrick has worked closely with clients to provide ongoing support as their life circumstances and financial goals evolve. He relies on a breadth of knowledge accumulated over ten years to assist clients in their financial journeys. Outside of his professional work, Patrick has interests in fitness, gardening, parenthood, reading, running, and volunteering.

Indra Josephs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Josephs serves on the board and finance committee of the School District 95 Educational Foundation in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.