Miguel Jimenez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for 13 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ralph Watson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Watson is a managing partner at Woodford Financial PLLC, a CPA firm providing accounting, tax, and financial planning services in Versailles, KY. He has held roles at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services and Raymond James Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Derek Anderson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients create personalized wealth management strategies that address their full financial picture and adapt to changing market conditions. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement planning, with a focus on serving corporate executives and women and wealth. Derek holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and maintains professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is committed to understanding clients’ values and goals through one-on-one conversations, working alongside them to pursue their life objectives while planning their legacy. Outside of his professional work, Derek volunteers with community organizations including the Field Museum of Natural History, Holy Family Catholic Academy, and St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church. His personal interests include baseball, golfing, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with his family.

George Reichl Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in the automotive and transportation business Tint World. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Christman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Darrell Malano is a financial advisor at Osaic with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a local nonprofit branch of Western Catholic Union and owns a financial services sole proprietorship focused on agency supervision. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Jason Marrs is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and First Site, Ltd, as well as teaching at Illinois State University. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Fortitude Capital Management, a separate business based in Glen Ellyn, IL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Paolina Dimitrova is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. Prior to this position, she served as a Relationship Manager at the same firm from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity Investments, Paolina has developed expertise in client financial planning and relationship management. She approaches the planning process with care, structure, and attention to detail, focusing on aligning closely with her clients' goals to provide a thoughtful and seamless experience. Outside of her professional work, Paolina enjoys activities such as beach outings, fitness, hiking, Pilates, traveling, and exploring culinary interests.

Anna Wright is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2023 before joining Avantax Advisory Services and Cetera in 2023 and 2025, respectively. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Melanie Mousheh is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, serving in this role since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through positions including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Melanie worked as an Associate Representative at Thrivent Financial from 2020 to 2021 and as a Member Experience Representative at Consumers Credit Union from 2018 to 2020. Melanie focuses on developing individualized financial plans, emphasizing client-specific circumstances to create strategies aimed at achieving financial freedom and peace of mind. She prioritizes maintaining open communication and nurturing ongoing relationships to support clients throughout their financial journeys. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Geoffrey Wharton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Terence Foster is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Foster serves on the finance committee of Harvest Bible Chapel. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Adam Vietmeier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Deanna Klokkenga is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, having joined in 2022, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Deanna Schoewe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at BMO Investment Services and BMO Harris Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research and model portfolios.

Garrett Wano is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and just under two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he held roles including substitute teaching at Conant High School and positions in education and investment-related fields. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group that use forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Jeffrey Fehrmann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and OptionsHouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Christopher Kirkland is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services, LPL Financial, and ownership roles with Legacy Capital Advisors, LLC and Resurgens Investments, LLC. Kirkland is involved in wealth management through his DBA entities and offers financial planning, investment management, and insurance solutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large multi-manager platform serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and offers access to a range of third-party and affiliated managers.

Jason Dickerson is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at firms including New York Life and Avantax. He was previously the owner and operator of NexGen Fitness Plano, a personal training studio, though this business is currently dormant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various investment program platforms and third-party managers.

David Tofilon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.