Bharati Thakkar is a financial professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2020 and Cetera Financial Specialists since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an assistant in accounting, tax, and financial services at Vijay Thakkar and Associates Ltd. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party money managers.

Christopher Lam is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Progressive Insurance, and T-Mobile. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Humberto Raya Vazquez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in bespoke wealth strategies, multidisciplinary financial planning, and customized investment solutions for individuals and families. He combines a foundational background in retail banking with an international perspective to assist clients in navigating complex financial landscapes. Humberto began his career in financial services as a bank teller and progressed through various operational and client-facing roles before transitioning to financial advising. This experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of banking, lending, and advisory processes. With over eight years in the financial services industry, Humberto holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He approaches wealth management by understanding each client's unique goals, values, and life priorities, creating tailored strategies aligned with their specific risk tolerance and long-term objectives. Humberto emphasizes discipline, patience, and a long-term perspective to help clients achieve financial freedom and lasting success. Humberto's personal interests include football, hunting, soccer, spending time with his family, swimming, and traveling. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and holds a High School Diploma from Parkway High School.

Todd Raclaw is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliates since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Todd Raclaw Investments, LLC, a support company established for payroll purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to assist clients with goal-based investment decisions.

William Fitzgerald IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and several positions linked to the University of Illinois and local businesses. He also operates under the DBA Optimal Planning Partners, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm utilizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Joseph Mardirosian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and experience dating back to 2015. His career includes roles at U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, RSM US LLP, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Devin Price is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elmhurst, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he served five years in the United States Army and worked at McMaster-Carr for two years. He is currently applying to volunteer as a Military Academy Liaison Officer, assisting students with West Point and ROTC applications. 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 strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Karen Montemayor is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In her role, she focuses on understanding her clients' personal, professional, and financial goals to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their needs. She works closely with clients throughout the implementation and ongoing adjustment of these plans. Prior to her current role, Karen worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2017 to 2019. Her experience encompasses providing financial advisory services aimed at supporting clients in achieving their financial objectives. Karen emphasizes building strong relationships with her clients to adopt a holistic approach in financial planning. Further details regarding her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Mark Giovanazzi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm utilizes structured financial planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stephen Williams is a CFP® professional at Thrivent Investment Management with 28 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Harris Investor Services, Inc and Huntington Bank prior to joining Thrivent. He is based in Naperville, IL. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, offering these services either on a one-time or ongoing basis.

John Ciullo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2025 and has prior experience working in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Indiana University and several food service businesses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research and third-party data within a structured advisory framework.

Thomas Mc Hugh is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at US Bancorp and Jpmorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches girls varsity basketball at Crown Point Community Schools and has over a decade of experience coaching youth basketball. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations that clients execute on a non-discretionary basis.

John Anderson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Park, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors for 100 Black Men of Chicago Inc., a youth mentoring group focused on economic empowerment initiatives. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Brandon Macias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously was involved in hospitality management and a bread and wine business. Macias serves as a board member of DayOne Alliance, a nonprofit organization focused on compliance with its mission and ethical standards. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of asset segments. The firm offers various advisory 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.

Arthur Pizzello is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at First Trust Advisors L.P. and Invesco Distributors, Inc. He is a partner in Favia Group 2.0 Inc., a support company based in Villa Park, IL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains unique affiliations in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Eric Kitchell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 2010, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment models.

Jason Yang is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, MetLife Securities Inc, and BMO Harris. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Jeffrey Todd is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and Todd & Associates, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales as an insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple managed account platforms, utilizing various tools and third-party solutions to manage a wide range of investment portfolios.

Mark Rogers is a financial advisor with Cetera in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 26 years and has operated Rogers Financial Services LLC since 1996. Outside of advising, he assists with property management duties at Mustang Construction. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Brian Hughes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and TalentLink Solutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.