David Maleh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, serving in roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Deerfield, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Marvin Siegel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has managed his own accounting and tax firm, Marvin M. Siegel CPA PC, since 1976 and has been involved with Siegel Accounting & Financial Services since 2009. In addition to his advisory roles, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Angelo Tardi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual-affiliated firms since 2015 and operates an advisory business through Tardi Family Financial Incorporated, where he supervises and manages investment programs. In addition, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to support collaborative, goal-based financial planning engagements.

Brian Harrigian is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research and Preferred Planning Concepts in various advisory roles since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Harrigian coaches youth baseball for the Park Ridge Jr. Hawks Traveling Baseball League. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Joon Choi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chicago Financial Services, Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sean Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Molo Solutions for five years and held roles with Be Reality Group, Core Spaces, and The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it engages in activities such as fund-of-funds management and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Leslie Cabrera is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Leslie worked at Horizon Wealth Management and Benjamin F Edwards. Outside of her advisory roles, she has experience at a nursing home and a recreation center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Patrick Nix is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax, and Alcorn & Cureton, Ltd., where he is involved in accounting and tax preparation. He also owns a tax preparation and accounting services business, advising clients on tax matters and business operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Patrick Mulvaney is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients and their families to understand their financial goals and develop personalized strategies aimed at growing, protecting, and managing wealth. He emphasizes open dialogue and education to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Patrick has progressed through roles at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Representative in 2023, then as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, before assuming his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held a Financial Representative role at Northwestern Mutual during 2022 to 2023. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Patrick engages in activities such as bowling, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, traveling, and volunteering.

Connor Brandon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Forbes Technical Consulting, Purdy Products Company, CareerBuilder, and Tech USA. He spent eight years in full-time education prior to entering the financial services field. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

David Kosobucki is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, following prior roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Ameriprise, and Chase Investment Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Ronald Villegas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an online commerce business selling used and near-new items on eBay and Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program.

Scott Barber is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a member of the team since 1992. He has held several roles throughout his tenure, including investment associate, training coordinator for new financial advisors, and financial planning specialist for Merrill Lynch’s Financial Foundation® program. Currently, he serves with The HDB Group, leveraging over 20 years of financial services experience to assist clients such as attorneys, physicians, and business executives in defining, prioritizing, and pursuing their financial goals. Scott follows a disciplined, goals-based wealth management process that addresses critical financial planning areas including college education funding, retirement income planning, estate planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, liability management, and portfolio management services. He is a qualified portfolio manager who can build and manage personalized strategies incorporating individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Scott holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Scott earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Indiana University Bloomington. He resides in St. Charles with his wife, Bethany, and their daughters, Riley and Quinn. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys running, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. Scott was recognized as part of the HDB Group on the 2024 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list.

Thomas Davia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is affiliated with Alliant Credit Union. 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 broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a variety of investment strategies.

John Thunholm is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Deerfield, IL, with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Moira Lee is a financial advisor with Cetera in Skokie, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She also provides legal services such as estate planning, drafting trusts, wills, and powers of attorney through her separate legal practice, Moira J Lee, Esq. Lee has worked with Cetera since 2017 and has additional experience at Cornerstone Advisers, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a wide range of program structures, with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Bryan Catalano Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked with Jpmorgan Chase Bank (IL) since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a dedicated group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a range of affiliated investment-management services.

Kirsten Cooper Thiam is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes prior roles at Mass Mutual Chicago and Northwestern Mutual. She is based in Winnetka, Illinois. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by ongoing research and due diligence.

Andrew Erickson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously held roles at Edward Jones. Erickson is also the owner of ClearGuide Wealth, where he offers financial planning, investment planning, retirement planning, and tax planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm features a multi-manager platform with a broad range of program options and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Chad Danforth is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James since 2018, following an 11-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.