Peter Schallmoser is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He specializes in designing cost-effective corporate retirement plans—including 401(k), defined benefit, and non-qualified platforms—for businesses that prioritize employee economic empowerment. Since 1997, Peter and the Schallmoser Group have worked closely with corporate and high net worth individual clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their unique goals. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, equity compensation services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Peter holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola University Chicago and a Master’s Degree from Pennsylvania State University. He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Beyond his professional work, Peter serves as a Village Trustee for the Village of Lake Barrington, Illinois, and volunteers with the Crushers Club in Englewood, Chicago. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, and traveling.

Erick De La Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2025. Prior to this role, his work experience includes positions at Coro Enterprises LLC The Red Lion, Exmoor Country Club, and Target Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Melanie Sheedy is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for 25 years and was involved with The Sheedy Family Living Trust from 2010 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Bradley Weiss is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2021 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Daniel Asher dating back to 2006. Weiss serves as a director and board member for Makom Solel Lakeside and is involved in managing family trusts and household operations. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to implement personalized investment strategies.

Zachary Harveth is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2014 to 2019. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Bruce Abrams is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera since 2006 and also serves as president of Abrams & Steinberg, P.C., a CPA firm. Abrams is treasurer of the Briarcrest Homeowners Association board and provides tax and accounting services through Clover CPAs & Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Casey Torrey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Round Lake, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Torrey is the owner and singer of a local band called Acousticats. 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 strategies, with a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Adam Weiss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northbrook, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. Weiss also manages a third-party administration business, The Weiss Group, Inc. (dba TWG Benefits, Inc.). LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers diverse investment strategies, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology and a broad range of financial products.

Brian Schnell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northern Trust Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services alongside broader investment and brokerage capabilities.

Dennis Gorman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Cetera Advisor Networks for five years and has operated Gorman & Associates since 1990. He is involved with the CPA Affiliate Program through Gorman & Associates. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment programs, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

Jeffery Brin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2004 and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2000 to 2004. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, employs forward-looking capital market assumptions, and includes ESG considerations within a framework supported by affiliated implementation services.

Sean Snowden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. for seven years and operates W&D Consulting LLC, an independent consulting business he has managed since 1999. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Blake Levit serves as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their personal values and financial goals, helping to develop tailored investment strategies. He also provides access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Blake holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System. He communicates with clients in both English and Spanish.

Omar Hamid is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise Financial Services, Republic Bank of Chicago, and MB Financial Bank. Hamid has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a comprehensive alternative investments program.

Peter Van Houten is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, with prior experience at Merrill and other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lindsey Davis serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she leads, manages, and coaches a team of financial professionals who work closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their goals. Since joining Fidelity in 2015, Lindsey has progressed through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Her experience encompasses client relationship management and investment consulting, contributing to her expertise in delivering personalized financial solutions. Additional information regarding education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has not been provided.

Morgan Hensel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Hensel held various roles including positions at Bethel University and multiple leadership development centers. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service uses a centralized team to deliver customized Recommendation Reports supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Kelly Karecki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its financial planning process.

Timothy Matta is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for SRI Systems Research Inc for 19 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 programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kenneth Molnar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Southwest Securities and Invex, LLC. He has also held a role at Communitech Outposts. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver systematic model portfolios and manages sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.