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 a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to his current role, he was involved with several baseball-related organizations including the Miami Marlins and the Minnesota Twins. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, often working through program sponsors and endorsed platforms.

Michael Marin is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 65 designation and no prior advisory industry experience. Before joining Cambridge in 2026, he worked for Siemens Healthineers from 2009 to 2025. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals using various discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Primerica Advisors and operated her own advisory practice. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment advisory registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

Nicholas Hofmann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Renaissance Financial Corp, Cetera, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth baseball, working with 12-year-olds in both team coaching and infield training sessions. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

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.

Peter Daley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Batavia, Illinois, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct instructor of economics at McHenry County College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Hartzell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Merrill, as well as two years at Menards, Inc. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals near or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce personalized recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Erin Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at KPMG for two years. Anderson is based in Lisle, Illinois. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at SDC CPAs LLC and Primerica Financial Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

John Scanlon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Chicago Wealth Management Group, and ownership of businesses such as Zyntex, Inc. and JSKBM Properties LLC. He is also an instructor for the Association of Financial Educators, conducting financial education classes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm provides access to various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting diverse investment strategies and program structures.

Todd Riggin is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. He has a long tenure at Harris Investor Services Inc and Harris Bank, spanning over 20 and 30 years respectively. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

James Hogan is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has worked with Cetera since 1998 and holds additional roles including partner at Cornerstone Advisers LLC and owner of an accounting and tax practice, Hogan & Company CPAs. Hogan also serves as treasurer on the board of the Tri-Town YMCA, a nonprofit organization offering childcare and summer programs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Julie Hankes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology solutions to support diversified and alternative investment strategies.

Inakshi Sukhani is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oswego, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at US Bancorp Investments, US Bank, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase, and MB Financial Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.