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.

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.

Patrick Hayes Sr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Based in Orland Park, IL, he provides advisory services through the firm’s established platform. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Joshua Sargeant is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and has experience in the hospitality industry, including working as a bartender at Za Za Trattoria. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

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.

Denis Hedderman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oak Lawn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously with Investment Professionals Inc for five years. He also serves as a financial advisor with Republic Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

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.

Stewart Burchfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, Banc One Securities, and Morgan Stanley. He is the president and sole owner of Burchfield Investments Group, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, combining advisory platforms with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Kacper Czaplak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he worked in various roles including positions at T-Mobile US and retail sales. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Robert Bailie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Darien, IL, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Bailie has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Luis Solis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Aurora University, and various retail and service positions. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Milton Flanagan is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Warrenville, IL, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent ten years at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Flanagan is president of the Gerard Radice Educational Foundation, which provides scholarships, and he also teaches a retirement preparation class as adjunct faculty. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

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.

Susan Kang is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1997 and was associated with Pruco Securities, LLC for 27 years. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with A.S.K Financial and Insurance Services, focusing on health insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering access to third-party managers and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Brennan Harrington is a CFP® and Series 66 professional at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Prairie Sky Financial Group and Visual Six, as well as roles within educational institutions such as Elkhart Community Schools and Indiana University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a range of investment strategies and offers technology tools for operational and research support while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Micah Shields is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Jeff Huntzinger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory model. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.