Anna Higgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes long tenures at Wintrust Bank, N.A., Painewebber Inc., and Howe Barnes Investments, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Sessions, a home-based outside employment activity. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kimberly Poulos is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and previously worked at Brennan Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in part-time referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Carlos Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and maintained a self-employed advisory practice. Outside of his advisory role, Cruz is involved in property management as a rental property owner. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Ane Mari Pintilie is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of Sadie George LLC, a real estate venture in Mountain Village, Colorado. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor financial plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Teresa Rivera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Bartolini's Restaurant & Catering, Tupperware, and various insurance carriers, alongside six years with Waddell & Reed Inc. She manages a business entity focused on tax and investment matters outside her advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, integrating advanced tools for operational support.

Elizabeth Piloni is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria in their recommendations.

Melanija Srdic is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 7 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Prior to that, she was employed at Midtown Athletic Club and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and she also has experience at College of DuPage. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Nicholas Taviani is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life and Hassett Commercial Moving & Storage, as well as teaching positions at Herrick Middle School and Downers Grove North High School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized service delivered alongside its financial advisors.

Mohamad Husari is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Edge for nine years and has been affiliated with Nventechs LLC since 2017, where he coordinates custom mobile app and website development projects between clients in Kuwait and U.S. developers. 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 with a non-discretionary approach.

Roshan Patel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica and Hatch Staffing, as well as an extended involvement with Dream Occasions from 2016 to 2024. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Bryan Zic is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in web design and engages in real estate wholesaling. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Mohammed Esmail is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2024 and previously spent 19 years at Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Esmail serves as president of the District 44 Foundation, a nonprofit supporting the local school district, and holds leadership roles on both his subdivision’s and condo association boards. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and is known for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Julie Crotty is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Westmont, IL, and has three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise for ten years before joining LPL Financial. 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 other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Robert Robertson III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and has diverse experience including roles outside finance such as positions at Elmhurst Brewing Company and Doc’s Victory Pub. 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 other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and asset management options, utilizing proprietary research tools and advisory platforms to serve a broad client base.

Susan Zick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in delivering a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding a client’s financial situation, family, and priorities. Susan collaborates with clients to create personalized strategies designed to be flexible and responsive to changing needs and market conditions. She also provides access to Merrill’s investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Her areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, management of new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Susan holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her high school diploma from Benet Academy. Outside of her professional work, Susan has interests in boating, golfing, photography, reading, and scrapbooking. Her approach centers on understanding clients’ life priorities to develop financial plans aligned with their goals and aspirations.

Thomas Northey is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for a decade. Outside of financial advising, he is an account manager at Crown Lift Trucks, a forklift sales and service company, and is the owner of TMNA Wilwin Corp, which operates as an insurance agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party managers, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Thomas Hohbach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at LaSalle St Investment Advisors LLC and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in golf course duties at Copper Canyon Golf Course. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written recommendations based on research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team that collaborates with clients' financial advisors.

Andrew Jones is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Orland Park, IL. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and The Retirement Group, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice through a written Recommendation Report and annual reviews, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shavonne Worthy currently serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In this capacity, she focuses on cultivating long-lasting connections with team members to ensure they provide effective guidance to clients, emphasizing trust as the foundation of a strong team and placing the client at the center of all activities. Her professional experience includes roles as Client Relationship Manager at Charles Schwab, Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, and Financial Relationship Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. These positions have contributed to her expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Outside of her professional career, Shavonne enjoys activities such as attending concerts, spending time with family, fitness, social events with friends, music, and photography.