Bruce Friedman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Alera Investment Advisors, Triad Advisors, Gcg Financial, and Securian Financial Services. 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 provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various technology-driven solutions.

Joan Winter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in photography through her proprietorship, PhotoJJenic, and as a partner in Julie Gockman Photography. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analyses developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Celeste Bailey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her financial career, she works as a freelance soccer referee and is involved in teaching and mentoring through the Illinois Soccer Referee Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored plans, serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kamaljit Kalia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at BMO Harris Bank from 2015 to 2024. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Latoya Cogburn is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019. She has held positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank in Illinois since 2014. 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 in its investment approach.

Jonathan Zulauf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Itasca, Illinois, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he coaches basketball at Tom Izzo’s summer basketball camp, working with young athletes each June. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research and technology.

Andrew Messerschmidt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Barrington, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he was employed at Valparaiso University and Barrington High School. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on a broad range of planning topics without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and offers a consolidated billing option combining planning and managed-account services while maintaining them as separate offerings.

Trevor Thomas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Aon Hewitt Financial Advisors and Baxter Credit Union. Trevor is also involved with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various investment strategies.

Demerral Murray Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, and offers distinctive advisory roles including fund management and model portfolio delivery.

Sergio Pedroza is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, Sergio works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides resources for investing, retirement planning, unexpected savings, and access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Sergio holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a bilingual fiduciary advisor fluent in English and Spanish, committed to offering ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve. Outside of his professional work, Sergio has personal interests in chess, soccer, and traveling. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, stating that he helps clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create financial strategies aligned with their goals.

Seung Cha is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2015 and is also associated with Cps since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products, as well as home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, focusing on a range of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Christopher Kolososki is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Christopher Cagadas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns PMM Partners Inc, a business managing practice operations, and serves on the board of the Ascension Illinois Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Tamara Fuhrman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since the early 2000s. Outside of financial advising, she has served as a cantor for United Lutheran Church since 2016. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options.

Philip Neznanov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Christian Alumni Association. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager 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.

Frederick Lucas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner in a residential rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and due diligence framework.

Paul Pavelski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Landolt Securities, Inc. from 2005 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dru Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill in Buffalo Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Liggett Vector Brands for 13 years and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2025. Martin was also involved with Good Times USA LLC in 2025. 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, and institutional investors.

Brian Olson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 15-year tenure at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national 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 approaches supported by internal and third-party research.

Susan Schwarm is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Libertyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, she manages an LLC that holds commercial property used exclusively for conducting Ameriprise business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.