Vince Marino is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for over two decades. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Christopher Petrungaro is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at New York Life for one year. 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 large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Magdalena Marinescu is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Verizon and AT&T prior to joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Katherine Mangiardi is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Wfg. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO and owner of Fierce Females LLC, a personal podcasting venture focused on interviewing women entrepreneurs. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to build globally diversified portfolios and provides a range of services, including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Jeremy Meinhardt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Kindred Healthcare. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its use of algorithmic methods, AI technologies, and its registered role with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

James Czerniak is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, and LaSalle Financial Services. He also serves as Chief Investment Officer for Ambassador Wealth Management, where he is involved in portfolio review, new business development, and client servicing. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and efficient frontier analysis.

Mandy Ritzke is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Cetera and is also a part owner of Disteldorf, Ltd, CPAs, where she has been involved in accounting and tax services since 1998. Additionally, she serves as a partner at Disteldorf Financial Group, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor with a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Joseph Nelson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Woodridge, IL. He has 12 years of industry experience, including 11 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He has also been affiliated with Eastern Michigan University since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Jesus Solorio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes work with PFS Investments Inc. and involvement with the Republican Party in Illinois and Rhode Island. He has also operated Solorio Strategies LLC, a private business venture. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,698 advisors and manages about $15.5 billion in assets, delivering model-based investment strategies primarily for individual investors.

Anthony Markett is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he is involved in personal training through a small private business called Spine Science. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ayesha Sarvana is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, with prior roles at Fidelity and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she operates as an independent contractor in investment-related activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment research to support its advisory services.

David Figarelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Schiller Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and has served the Village of Schiller Park since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, emphasizing oversight and disclosure in its investment approach.

Thomas Trost is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., Cuna Mutual Group, DFG Wealth Management, LLC, and Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nicholas Boudreau is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Dennis Castillo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2018, he worked at Northwestern Medicine CDH for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Castillo Real Estate LLC, which manages a residential rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG considerations and leveraging a broad range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Nancy Venice is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, Nancy worked at Stifel Financial Corp. for five years, Tug Career Services for six years, and Bufka & Rodgers LLC for nine years. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ghaniyya Lutfi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chicago, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2008 and previously spent 25 years with Chicago Public Schools. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products as part of a referral arrangement with Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jake White is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently partners with clients to develop financial plans and investment strategies. He aims to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals by leveraging his experiences to provide support for better financial outcomes. Jake has held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, spanning from 2021 to the present. Prior to his time at Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Jake has interests in comedy, fitness, football, reading, and soccer.

Vanessa Gizzi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been dedicated to serving clients at Merrill since 2007. Vanessa applies the Goals-Based Wealth Management Process along with the research and technological resources of Bank of America and Merrill to assist individuals, families, and business owners in simplifying their financial lives. She focuses on wealth planning and relationship management to provide tailored guidance and strategy that align with her clients' unique needs and goals. Vanessa's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Additionally, Vanessa holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa is actively involved in her community through organizations such as the Lockport Women's Club Artisan Market at Old Canal Days and the Lockport Women's Club Financial Literacy Initiative. She enjoys running, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Joe Sanchez is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously was with Invest Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2018. He is also associated with Marquette Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports a range of investment strategies and program structures.