James Gregga is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Morgan Stanley in Barrington, Illinois. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and analyses but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning services.

Brian Tait is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Kress & Mackay LLC since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an owner and partner in Liberty Lake LLC. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nicholas Demarco is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently entered the industry, beginning his advisory career in 2024 following a period in full-time education. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including third-party model and managed-account solutions.

Patricia O’Connor is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities Inc., New England Securities, and Nelico/Rabjohns Financial Group. In addition to advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, fixed annuities, life and health products, and Medicare-related products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes various tools and platforms to construct portfolios with a wide range of investment options and provides access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

William Feeney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1989 and previously worked at Drexel Burnham Lambert. Feeney holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Brett Jenne is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Stifel, where he has worked since 2022, following eight years at Bank of America. Brett is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Nicholas Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously at Alliant Credit Union from 2011 to 2026. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Tursi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he owns J.M. Equity Advisors LLC and serves as a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers specialized planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Jeffrey Garbaciak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at New York Life Insurance, Valic Financial Advisors, and as an independent consultant. His background also includes work outside finance, such as positions at Home Depot and Cafe Lucci. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm provides various investment implementation options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

Adam Stock is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Rising Stock, Inc., a leadership and coaching company, and holds board positions at Beth Emet Synagogue and Chiaravalle Montessori School. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by various investment platforms and tools. The firm employs asset-allocation strategies and risk management methods to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Jared Korn is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management specializing in comprehensive wealth management for small business owners, corporate executives, and high-net-worth families. He has over six years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on personalized financial strategies that encompass retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth preservation, risk management, estate planning, and executive compensation optimization. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved with professional organizations including the Merrill Lynch Bank of America Disability Action Network and the Inter-Generational Employee Network. Jared emphasizes a client-centric approach, building long-lasting relationships based on trust and understanding each client's unique financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jared's personal interests include adventure sports, boating, football, golfing, music, rock climbing, skiing, spending time with his family, and surfing.

Shawn Marks is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Park Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services through a non-discretionary program supported by a centralized due diligence framework.

Yonglin Ren is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2021, Ren worked at LPL Financial for 10 years. Outside of advisory work, Ren is an IRS Enrolled Agent and operates a tax services firm, REN & Associates Tax Services Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of investment implementation options across multiple platforms, including proprietary models and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Jon Meek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Center for Enriched Living, a recreation-focused organization in Riverwoods, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs serving both individual and institutional clients, with a focus on tailored financial planning and a structured discovery process using firm-approved tools.

Derek Bergquist is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BSI Group and Sterling Engineering. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established industry partners.

Nathan Levin is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones. He serves as treasurer on the Manors of Highland Park Condo Association Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through diversified portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a variety of program structures with over $256 billion in assets under management.

James Danielson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in South Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and is the owner of Magnolia Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in running Magnolia Financial Group, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors, with specialized offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Tracy Cook is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2008. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Kruss is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Lake Zurich, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 17 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Kruss Investment Services, Inc., a company involved in fixed insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Carl Mauter Hollenbeck is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2025 and also serves as an advisor at Rozovics Wealth Management LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Rozovics Group LLP, where he prepares and reviews tax returns and provides tax consulting to small businesses, and he owns CJ Hollenbeck & Associates Professional Company, which manages client services for Rozovics Group LLP. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.