Anthony Markett is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he is involved in personal training through a small private business called Spine Science. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ayesha Sarvana is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she operates as an independent contractor in investment-related activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

David Figarelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Schiller Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and has served the Village of Schiller Park since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, emphasizing oversight and disclosure in its investment approach.

Thomas Trost is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2019. His prior work includes roles at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., Cuna Mutual Group, DFG Wealth Management, LLC, and Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. Trost also holds insurance agent roles with firms such as National Life Group and LTCi Partners. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Boudreau is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Dennis Castillo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Castillo Real Estate LLC, which manages a residential rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nancy Venice is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Stifel Financial Corp. from 2018 to 2023, Tug Career Services from 2012 to 2018, and Bufka & Rodgers LLC from 1997 to 2006. 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 solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Ghaniyya Lutfi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chicago, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2008 and previously spent 25 years with Chicago Public Schools. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products as part of a referral arrangement with Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jake White is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently partners with clients to develop financial plans and investment strategies. He aims to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals by leveraging his experiences to provide support for better financial outcomes. Jake has held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, spanning from 2021 to the present. Prior to his time at Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Jake has interests in comedy, fitness, football, reading, and soccer.

Vanessa Gizzi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been dedicated to serving clients at Merrill since 2007. Vanessa applies the Goals-Based Wealth Management Process along with the research and technological resources of Bank of America and Merrill to assist individuals, families, and business owners in simplifying their financial lives. She focuses on wealth planning and relationship management to provide tailored guidance and strategy that align with her clients' unique needs and goals. Vanessa's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Additionally, Vanessa holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa is actively involved in her community through organizations such as the Lockport Women's Club Artisan Market at Old Canal Days and the Lockport Women's Club Financial Literacy Initiative. She enjoys running, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Joe Sanchez is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously was with Invest Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2018. He is also associated with Marquette Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports a range of investment strategies and program structures.

Mary McGovern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning solutions supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Pierre Pajak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC. He serves as president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) board as of 2023. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Michael Dorsey is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015. In his role, he assists clients in making informed decisions about their financial futures by understanding their individual goals, values, and priorities. Michael emphasizes building long-term relationships founded on trust and transparency. Michael's career in financial advising includes positions at Fidelity Investments, where he progressed through various roles from Investor Center Account Executive to Senior Account Executive before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Chase Investment Services and New England Financial. He resides in Naperville with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael enjoys entertaining friends and spending time on the Riverwalk with his family.

Demetrios Triantafel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2021, with intermittent periods outside the industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ernest Santeralli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeffrey Bishop is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC, alongside ownership of Bishop Financial Solutions. He is involved in a non-variable insurance agency business through Bishop Financial Solutions. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it also offers financial planning and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Isabel Mitria is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Madelen Betbadal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1996 and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Grzegorz Szymczak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including BMO Bank NA, Fifth Third Securities, and PNC Investments. Based in Hinsdale, IL, his career includes roles at both banks and broker-dealers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting more than 22,800 advisors and overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.