Edward Daly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent time at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of significant discretionary assets.

Domenico Ernandez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Merrill from 1999 to 2003. Ernandez is also a co-owner of Heritage Partners, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate activities through ownership and partnership in entities that focus on purchasing and renting properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized advisory programs.

Zachary Dungee is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2016 to 2024. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and separate managed-account options under a consolidated billing system.

Michael Sloan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments for 15 years. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Verbeke is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Batavia, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a backup trustee for a personal living trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

John Burbidge Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and the Stephen Buechele Insurance Agency. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is employed, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Todd Brase is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of experience in the industry. His prior experience includes 14 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and 23 years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as two years at Ameriprise. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Richards is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Penn Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s advisory approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, with offerings that range from financial planning to institutional investment programs.

Adele Toussaint is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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 and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Hani Atassi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of experience in financial services, having begun his career in 1996. Hani specializes in creating customized wealth management strategies that address individual client needs, with a focus on portfolio management, annuity strategies for retirement income, ERISA retirement plans, and college education planning. He also provides services related to socially responsible and values-based investing, including faith-based and Islamic-compliant strategies. Hani holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin (1991) and an MBA in Finance from Loyola University Chicago (1994). He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Hani serves clients such as health care professionals and offers expertise in areas like divorce transition planning, tax minimization, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Outside of his professional work, Hani is involved with The Mecca Center and enjoys hiking, running, and swimming. He resides in Burr Ridge with his wife and two sons. He is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Joseph Cane Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. His career includes prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and 1st Global Capital Corp. In addition to financial advising, he is a CPA and partner at Porte Brown LLC, a CPA firm he has been involved with since 1980. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Benjamin Towsey is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advisory services to clients, helping them manage their wealth effectively. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University. Further details about his professional experience, areas of expertise, or personal interests are not provided.

Carson Beebe is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2015. Outside of his financial advisory role, he coaches youth wrestling through Beebe Trained Wrestling. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through integrated wrap fee programs that combine non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.

Patrick Calkins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he actively manages a rental townhouse in Bonita Springs, FL. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

John Witt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Witt is the owner of Witt Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Chicago that operates within the Wells Fargo Finet practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Jermaine Gomes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kacper Czaplak is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Oak Brook, IL. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2025 and has prior work experience in retail and telecommunications. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Alan Levine is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Metlife Securities, and WS Griffith Securities. Levine has also been involved in non-variable insurance brokerage since the late 1980s. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

John Paetsch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a tax-aware approach. The firm’s retirement income recommendations are supported by investment research and proprietary tools, with a non-discretionary implementation process.

Christopher Diaz is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Equitable Advisors and Michael Fultz prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.