Matthew Gruszkowski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in St Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cottingham and Butler and McCoy Group, along with work at Great River Learning and TruSort. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services while keeping them separate.

Michael Phillips is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors as well as employer-based corporate financial planning agreements.

Alan Nastali Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 1998. His career also includes managing Nastali Financial Services, Ltd. since 2012 and involvement with Spring Align, an automotive repair business. Outside of advisory roles, he is engaged in various insurance sales including health, disability, property and casualty, as well as collectibles insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Sarah Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and Brandt Financial Concepts. Miller has additional experience from a role at Genesis Hosting Solutions. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lance Clemens is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Clemens serves as an Illinois director for the Veteran's Golf Association, overseeing 20 veteran golf events. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jennifer Cozza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and employer-sponsored plans.

Dean Sutton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Robert Schrieber is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an acting board member of a bank holding company and is involved in several LLC ownership and membership roles across healthcare and investment ventures. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which provides tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio management solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services, covering traditional and complex investment strategies.

Joshua Castillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has been associated with BMO Harris since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing research from internal and third-party sources.

Anthony Tyree is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he leads a team of financial professionals focused on delivering a customer experience centered around planning for clients' financial goals. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2023. Anthony has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked with TIAA from 2013 to 2020. During his time there, he held various positions including Wealth Management Advisor, Client Relationship Consultant, Senior Financial Consultant, and Financial Consultant. This progression reflects his broad expertise in wealth management and client relationship consulting. No information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Sam Bournias is currently serving as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. With over a decade of experience at Fidelity Investments, Sam has progressed through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative since 2015. Sam focuses on building strong relationships to understand unique financial goals and needs, utilizing Fidelity's technology and comprehensive planning tools to create tailored financial plans. This approach underscores a commitment to understanding, honesty, and integrity in financial advising. Outside of professional responsibilities, Sam's personal interests include beach activities, cars, comedy, family activities, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Bojan Rajkovic is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. His prior work history is exclusively with Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in manufacturing, agriculture, private equity, and real estate syndicates. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and trust services supported by a broad national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kelly Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Wintrust Investments LLC, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Chamberland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

John Spillane is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Spillane teaches investment classes at Oakton Community College and the University of Illinois Chicago. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Raul Morales is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase and Boost Mobile. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individuals and institutions.

Uday Patel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Care for Soul Inc., where he performs home care duties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, manager searches, and customized reporting through a non-discretionary advisory model.

Sabrina Lombardo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mitchell Rottier is a financial advisor associated with Raymond James Financial in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Morton Private Wealth Strategies, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He is involved in client advisory and development activities at Morton Private Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and corporations, utilizing tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Donald Butler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he spent time in various roles including positions at Northern Seminary, Harvest Bible Chapel, Bannockburn Church, and Butler Innovative Group. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Village of Lily Lake, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.