Scott Biestek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palatine, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has operated Biestek Wealth Management, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Professional Retirement Specialists, Inc. Additionally, he is a practicing attorney and owner of The Law Office of Scott A. Biestek, J.D. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kyle De Vries is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and was previously with Edward Jones for nine years. He owns KWD Wealth Management, a wealth management support company affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and specialized programs.

Kelly Saurbaugh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a team captain for a local Relay For Life, raising funds for the American Cancer Society. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher De Long is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025. De Long has also been involved with DeLong & Associates, Inc. and its d/b/a Padgett Advisors since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment program platforms through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jerry Michaels is a financial advisor at OSAIC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 59 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Michaels serves as a trustee of an irrevocable family trust. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform.

Constantin Azman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2018 and previously owned Costa's Trucking Inc. from 2013 to 2022. Outside of financial advising, he owns an accounting business, Primus Consulting, Inc., and is a co-owner of Language Quest Inc. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Patricia Moll is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor at the Park Ridge, IL office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paraskevas Sellis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Sitalakshmi Arumugam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Ralph Liberatore is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2021. He serves as a Board of Trustee for the Village of Kildeer. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Matthew Roeser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. prior to that. His previous experience includes positions at Nuveen Securities, LLC and Michael Page. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than direct security recommendations.

Kyle Nolan is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018, following roles at EF Legacy Securities, LLC and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary advice across various account types.

Tejal Shah is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously worked at Park Community Credit Union and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes unique regulatory registrations reflecting broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

David Kirkby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in basic tax preparation and accounting through Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, CPA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Michael Kizman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Michael works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Committed to community involvement, Michael actively volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, chess, running marathons, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Michael Schaffer II is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023, following seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Schaffer is involved in managing his practice through Schaffer Management Services Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and financial planning services that cover a wide range of needs, including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients, who may implement these through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Lee Kalotta is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America and Kingsbury Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Pena Kalotta LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anton Atkinson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Rosemont, IL, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Pruco Securities LLC and NinjaTrader LLC, among other firms. He is also involved as an investment representative with Hunken Ewing Financial Group, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Rodney Pikul is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carol Stream, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Pikul serves as a board member and secretary for the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce, where he helps organize and promote events and participates in board decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, advisory programs, and affiliated financial products, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Hersh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2021. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was employed in engineering roles at Primera Engineers, Henneman Engineering, and Calvin, Giordano & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a private family real estate holding company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.