Denise Abog is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with PFSI Investments Inc. since 2018 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Prior to her financial career, she worked with The Nature Conservancy for one year. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors is a large institution serving primarily individual investors along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm provides a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model portfolios created by unaffiliated asset managers, including strategies utilizing exchange-traded funds that invest in cryptocurrency.

Daniel Nickow is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James since 2019, following a seven-year tenure at Mesirow Financial, Inc. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, serving both retail and institutional clients, including municipal entities.

Silvio Morales III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Edge for nine years and had a brief role at Rooms4kids. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework.

Zachary Dalzell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2015, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools.

Kathleen Roeser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and co-trustee in estate administration activities in Boulder, Colorado. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling.

Dmitry Farbman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Buffalo Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2023, he worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2012 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Nala Terra Inc., a company involved in real estate management and property rentals. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with customizable investment strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party managers, alongside integrated custodial and brokerage services.

Chad Waynee is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at Balyasny Asset Management from 2012 to 2016. 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 and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matthew Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Foreside Fund Services, Aegon Asset Management, and Atrium Capital Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Patrick Gill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Park Ridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Point Financial Group, LTD. for eight years and has also been associated with LEVEL FOUR ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC. Outside of LPL Financial, he provides investment advisory services through Capital Point Financial Group, Inc., an independent registered investment advisor firm. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through its national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to various model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Joseph Spiegel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, with prior experience at BMO Harris. 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. The firm focuses on non-discretionary advice and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Lissette Gomez is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1993 and serves as the senior partner of the GR Wealth Management Group. In her role, Lissette focuses on building long-lasting client relationships by thoroughly understanding clients' financial situations, priorities, risk tolerance, and goals. She and her team offer a comprehensive approach to wealth management, providing customized solutions and access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services through Bank of America. Her client base includes multi-generation families, corporate executives, business owners, and physicians. Lissette holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Economics from Barat College of Lake Forest, which was later acquired by DePaul University. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor in Merrill’s Investment Advisory Program, she manages custom investment strategies and selects appropriate portfolios to help clients pursue their financial objectives. Lissette resides in the Northern Suburbs with her husband and two sons. She supports various humanitarian and research organizations such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, and Special Olympics. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, interior decorating, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Frederic Hoffman IV is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in volunteer coaching with the Buffalo Grove Recreation Association and the Buffalo Grove Park District. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, offering both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Tauras Martinka is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., he held various roles including positions at Brent Jablonski Allstate Agency and several other employers. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Giorgio Sanfratello is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill since 2022, as well as positions at Morgan Stanley, ETRADE, and Millennium Trust Company. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a consultant for Handshake AI, focusing on the development of domain-specific prompts and evaluating large language model responses. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its investment offerings with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

Jeffrey Gromos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Marlo Chambers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and TIAA-CREF. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and asset allocation, supported by internal research and third-party data.

Karen Heisler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Heisler has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment 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 investment plans.

Johnny Johnson Jr. is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. He previously served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. His professional background includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial Services from 2020 to 2021, an Insurance Producer at THG Financial Strategies, LLC from 2018 to 2020, and a Personal Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2003 to 2014. Johnny partners with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their values and long-term objectives. He emphasizes listening, clear communication, and long-term relationship building, aiming to assist clients with retirement planning, wealth building, and navigating financial changes. Outside of his professional work, Johnny enjoys board games, family activities, fishing, football, golf, and reading.

Christopher De Long is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025. De Long has also been involved with DeLong & Associates, Inc. and its d/b/a Padgett Advisors since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment program platforms through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Philipp Tippow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of PaxCo, a business involved in practice management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources for clients nearing or in retirement. The firm’s investment approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data to provide customized retirement income planning within a defined investment universe.