Jonathan Beaver is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, joining in 2025 after spending 12 years at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Robert Sieja is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at UBS Financial Services and was previously with LPL Financial for 18 years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Amir Rahimi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank 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 when recommending strategies.

Kathleen Mills is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of financial advising, she serves as an office manager for Twin Power Heating & Air, an HVAC service and installation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Ivanna Eksler is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. Ivanna provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolios as clients' situations change to help manage competing financial priorities such as retirement, education funding, and legacy planning. Ivanna's areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ivanna earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin System and completed accredited certificate programs at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. In addition to her professional work, Ivanna speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian. She enjoys activities such as dancing, music, pickleball, running, singing, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Flavius Sindile is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also been affiliated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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 and investment management capabilities.

Neil Sternberg is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Sternberg is the president and owner of Leadwell Team, LLC, a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution rather than managing institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Keith Krause is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Park Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2006 and also operates the Krause Investment Group and Independent Advisor Network, LLC. Krause serves as a board member and finance committee chair for a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional clients, and various organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-oriented approach using analytical tools and supports its clients through advisory programs and specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Emmanuel Sequeira is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in academia at San Jose State University and The University of Texas at El Paso. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Maciej Kielbasinski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2018, he was president of VMK Consulting Group, Inc., a business offering photography, marketing, and design services. He also serves as an election judge and assist instructor for a local scuba diving training center. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services through a network of advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. The firm emphasizes planning without discretionary trading authority and offers integrated planning and managed-account options under its WealthPlan program.

Alec Bradley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., based in Evanston, IL. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at the University of Wisconsin and Warren Township High School. Alec is also involved as an independent contractor with two support companies, Bradley Investment Center and Bradley Private Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, alongside specialty services in municipal and public finance.

John Desantis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2014, including Cetera Wealth Services and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a fixed insurance sales business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Margaret Kukawski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2010, including J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Herbruck is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, working from the local Investor Center in Highland Park, IL. In this role, he supports two Wealth Management Teams and their clients by reviewing and analyzing financial plans, providing education, and offering investment guidance to help clients work toward their financial goals. Joseph's experience in the financial services industry includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as a Financial Representative at Lifetime Financial Growth. He also gained experience as a Qualified Plan Intern at Black Box Pension Advocates, LLC. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests that include family activities, playing musical instruments, music, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Brock Allen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Echales is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Hechtman Group and EchaLes, Benjamin & Simkin, LLP. His current practice operates under the name EBS Wealth Management Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Bradley Burrows is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed in rental car services and pool management. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 recommendations.

Sean Bjork is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has also worked with HUB International Investment Services, Global Retirement Partners, and Independent Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Bjork volunteers as a firefighter with the Lake Bluff Fire Department and coaches alpine ski racing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Henryk Rawner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and the Law Offices of Zofia Rawner PLLC. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Marvin Somlo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the investment industry. He focuses on helping families navigate financial planning tailored to their unique goals and needs, including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, and tax minimization. Marvin holds an MBA from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor's Degree from Vanderbilt University. He maintains several professional designations and registrations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and FINRA Series 6, 7, SIE, 63, and 65 registrations, along with Life and Health licenses. He takes a client-centric approach by getting to know his clients and understanding their priorities to develop personalized strategies. Marvin integrates experience with ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys pickleball, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.