Michael Abbatacola is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 1992 and currently holds a vice president position at Old Second National Bank, a role unrelated to investment activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Robert Jungels is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside the financial sector, he has been involved with Prairie Path Cycles for over two decades. 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 financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Mauricio Guadarrama is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Old National Bank, First Midwest Bank (formerly Banco Popular), and several other financial firms since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and customized strategies.

John Quinn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Burr Ridge, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in various roles including positions at Van's Liquor Store and involvement with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brock Renner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Oak Brook, IL, and has 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Brock previously worked with Display Case, LLC, and Housesale.com. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that incorporates advanced tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the guidance of a Global Investment Committee.

Kevin Gelso is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to help them achieve their financial goals through planning and guidance. He joined Fidelity in 2021 and utilizes the firm's resources to support his clients' financial aspirations. Prior to his role at Fidelity, Kevin worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his career, he has focused on building trust-based relationships with clients to provide personalized financial advice. Outside of his professional work, Kevin has interests in baseball, cars, food, golf, puzzles, and running.

Qureish Esmail is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. Esmail also operates under the DBA Esmail Financial Strategies, offering fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers various managed account programs.

Christopher Phalon is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naperville, IL. He has four years of industry experience, including five years at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with an SEC-registered advisory program and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Cullitan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Parker Bugg is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to his current role, he was involved with several baseball-related business entities, including the Miami Marlins and other baseball team ownership groups. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both firm-sponsored and third-party advisory models tailored to client needs.

Adam San Juan is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Ameritas Investment Corp and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp for eight years. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of ARGO PUBLISHING, LLC, where he is involved as an author, educator, podcaster, and speaker. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Richard Jakush is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Jakush holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Alan Madej is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner at Pierce, Madej & Associates. Since beginning his career in May 2007, Alan has specialized in developing customized wealth management strategies and portfolio management services, with a particular focus on education planning, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. He evaluates and designs asset allocations mindful of tax consequences within comprehensive financial plans. Alan holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). He was recognized in 2023 by Forbes as a “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisor Best-in-State.” Residing in Hinsdale, Alan is involved in his community as a volunteer basketball coach for the Gateway Gators Special Olympics team and participates in the Golfview Hills Men's Golf League. He also enjoys playing paddle tennis and golfing.

Elena Ighodaro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, as well as managing her own advisory business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process that combines quantitative and qualitative research.

Ayodeji Ogundiya is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2019, following prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by its Center for Financial Research.

Carissa Healy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Macy's, Intrust Bank, CorePower Yoga, and her own firm, Healy & Associates. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Hofmann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Renaissance Financial Corp and Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth baseball and runs infield classes for young players. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and offering extended derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Scott Coyner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the University of Iowa and Indiana University. His background also includes roles outside the financial sector, such as positions in parking management and food service. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Brett Proudfoot is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Invesco Advisors, Inc. prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools, serving clients through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Kuhlman, Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at City National Bank since 2019, continuing his tenure with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Argon Credit Corporation and advises on restructuring for Harbour Contractors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to each client’s risk profile and supported by in-house and third-party investment managers.