Brian Crary is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Fidelity Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities, including J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Crary holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and associated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment platform.

Alyssa Sanderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Embolden Wealth Management. She is also a commissioned notary in Itasca, Illinois. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Adam Stone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Saxony Capital Management, Saxony Securities, and Kalman Kushnir Capital. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Lois Wollney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009, followed by positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine extensive product offerings with structured planning processes.

Thomas Hudepohl is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Vice President at Reisner Hudepohl Financial Services, providing tax preparation and tax advice. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on portfolio construction utilizing various asset classes and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Donald Karpick is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Schaumburg, IL, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor since 2011. Outside of advising, he serves as president on the board of the Fountain Terrace Homeowners Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institution serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with recommendations implemented on a non-discretionary basis.

Heidi Merkle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for 23 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Eric Marzinke is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Marzinke serves as President of ProMark Investments, Inc. and is the presiding officer of the Palatine Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios.

Melissa Gomez Castrejon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, JPM Chase, and Lou Malnatis. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Monica Pizano is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for nine years before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the American Association of Notaries. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Janice Vlazny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2006 and serves as Vice President of Holistic Wealth Management Group, Ltd., a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Matt Jacobson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized plans to meet their needs. He places a strong emphasis on forming enduring relationships with clients and their families, prioritizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Matt has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2021. His experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting and client relationship management. Outside of his professional career, Matt enjoys activities such as biking, running, swimming, fitness, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Shaun Ratay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Ratay coaches football for the District 304 Geneva Illinois School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Owen Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Cary, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at BMO Harris Bank, First Community Mortgage, PrimeLending, and Freedom Mortgage. He also has a background in academia from Purdue University. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive operational and research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Michael Truckenmiller is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. 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. Its Institutional Consulting Services program delivers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Quentin Price is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity since 2021 and previously held positions at Alight Solutions, Edward Jones, and Aon. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor for a grocery delivery service. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolios constructed through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm is noted for its involvement in advisory roles to registered investment companies and its use of advanced technologies in portfolio construction.

Natasha Peric is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Schaumburg, Illinois. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rachael Lingle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Great American Insurance Group for eight years and at Coker Service Inc for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hernand Hernandez is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Mt. Prospect, IL, with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Hernandez is the owner of a private rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Artur Wieczorek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Mount Prospect, IL, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2014. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.