Kyle Bonfield is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and Comcast for eight years. Outside of advising, he is the owner and president of Bonfield Capital LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs including municipal and public-finance services.

Kristin McCracken is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she began in 2024. Prior to this, she worked as a Financial Services Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2024. Kristin collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their individual priorities and needs. Her professional experience spans several years in the financial services industry, where she has focused on crafting comprehensive financial strategies with her clients. Kristin emphasizes understanding what matters most to each client to co-create tailored financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Kristin enjoys family activities, gardening, and traveling.

Maryan Khalil is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Money Concepts Capital Corp. and BMO Harris Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Jan Gewont is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and DWS Investments Distributors Inc. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Koehler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Hinsdale, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Growth Beverage Group, LP and BMO Harris Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored planning across various areas, including retirement and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools.

George Palacios Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, alongside roles at UBER and On Q Protection and Investigation Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Becker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a successor trustee for a family living trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Jonathan Blaisdell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, and spent a year at Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Travel Baseball for Lockport Boys Baseball, overseeing scheduling, recruiting, and planning on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers these services through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary programs and third-party asset managers.

Nicholas Katsoolias is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities, including group health insurance commission work. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Straub is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2000, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and most recently Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. Their investment process combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic methodologies, incorporating algorithmic portfolio construction and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Conor Nelson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including DWS Distributors, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual. He is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. 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. Schwab offers a client relationship model combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research.

Rita Boudreau is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ryan Hagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2008 to 2010. Hagan operates a business entity, RJ Hagan Inc., for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Nathaniel Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, JP Morgan, and Thrivent Financial. He is based in Naperville, IL. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Tatyana Gorski is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional committed to creating personalized wealth plans to help clients pursue their financial goals and dreams. Prior to her current role, she served as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and held several positions at the company since 2014, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Throughout her career at Fidelity Investments, Tatyana has gained extensive experience in wealth planning and financial consulting. She focuses on helping clients take advantage of opportunities and protect against risks through tailored financial strategies. Outside of her professional work, Tatyana has interests in beach activities, golf, movies, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Fiorelda Doraku is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Stephen Cogger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, he has worked as a hotel security officer at Courtyard by Marriott Elmhurst since 1988. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Daniel Krout is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent engaged in outside insurance sales covering individual and group life, health, Medicare supplement, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Carey Freimuth is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021 and previously spent eight years at LPL Financial. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Anthony Raia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2002 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2020. He is a member of the DBA Wells, Roselieb & Raia Wealth Management, LLC, where he is involved in operational expenses and payroll without compensation. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and leverages third-party asset managers and advisory programs in its investment approach.