Patrick Joyce is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2014 to 2020. He serves as a board member of the Mount Carmel High School Alumni Association, organizing alumni activities and events. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a range of financial topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Victor Hildebrand is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Downers Grove, IL. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning in areas such as retirement, income tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs planning, with options to combine planning alongside managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Jennifer Ebert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked in various roles including positions at Primrose School of Algonquin and with private family clients. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a photography business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Miguel Jimenez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with the designations ChFC® and Series 66, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, following 13 years at TIAA and TIAA-CREF and four years at Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, offering investment recommendations that incorporate ESG eligibility considerations and leverage the firm’s broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Ralph Watson is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. He has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Avantax Investment Services and Raymond James Financial Services. Watson is also a managing partner of Woodford Financial PLLC, a CPA firm providing accounting, tax planning, and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

George Reichl Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in the automotive and transportation business Tint World. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Christman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive national network of advisors and branch offices.

Darrell Malano is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American General Securities Incorporated. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a local nonprofit branch of the Western Catholic Union. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of investment strategies delivered via various affiliated entities.

Jason Marrs is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, Marrs was with Edward Jones from 2018 to 2020 and held positions at First Site, Ltd and Illinois State University. He is also the owner of Fortitude Capital Management, a separate business entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and provides access to unaffiliated advisers and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Paolina Dimitrova is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. Prior to this position, she served as a Relationship Manager at the same firm from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity Investments, Paolina has developed expertise in client financial planning and relationship management. She approaches the planning process with care, structure, and attention to detail, focusing on aligning closely with her clients' goals to provide a thoughtful and seamless experience. Outside of her professional work, Paolina enjoys activities such as beach outings, fitness, hiking, Pilates, traveling, and exploring culinary interests.

Anna Wright is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Avantax Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Melanie Mousheh is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, serving in this role since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through positions including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Melanie worked as an Associate Representative at Thrivent Financial from 2020 to 2021 and as a Member Experience Representative at Consumers Credit Union from 2018 to 2020. Melanie focuses on developing individualized financial plans, emphasizing client-specific circumstances to create strategies aimed at achieving financial freedom and peace of mind. She prioritizes maintaining open communication and nurturing ongoing relationships to support clients throughout their financial journeys. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Geoffrey Wharton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Terence Foster is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Robert Baird & Co. in Elgin, IL, where he has been since 2019. Prior to Baird, he held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Foster serves as a finance committee member at Harvest Bible Chapel. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of managed account strategies and research tools, including artificial intelligence, and offers municipal advisory services alongside its advisory offerings.

Adam Vietmeier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elgin, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan entities since 2014, serving in various capacities within the firm over that period. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG considerations, supported by centralized due diligence and implemented with affiliate resources.

Deanna Klokkenga is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in South Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2017, following 14 years at Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products through a network of financial advisors.

Deanna Schoewe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at BMO Investment Services and BMO Harris Bank, totaling over 16 years in related roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other 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.

Garrett Wano is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and just under two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he held roles including substitute teaching at Conant High School and positions in education and investment-related fields. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group that use forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Jeffrey Fehrmann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and OptionsHouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Christopher Kirkland is a financial advisor with Cetera in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including LPL Financial, IFG Advisory, and Avantax, and is involved in wealth management through entities linked to Resurgens Investments, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with a wide array of investment options and extensive national scale.