Victor Kupec is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empower Financial Services and ALG Administrative Services, as well as Clemson Campus Recreation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Kevin Kerrigan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995, including 13 years at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within Wells Fargo-related firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public and has significant involvement with Martin & Martin Investment Group LLC. 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.

Jody Christman is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Plaines, IL, where she has worked for 10 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Vivek Tripathi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at TRC Advisory. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of programs implemented through third-party asset managers and advisory platforms.

Lauren Stroner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2014, with a brief period operating under her own name from 2017 to 2019, and has been with Bank of America N.A. since 2020. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Brandon Brocato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at the University of Missouri and a role at Willies Pub & Pool. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an independent service provider for FedEx through his company, Brandon Matthew Inc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach centers on assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with various advisory models, including third-party and firm-offered programs.

Art Salnikov is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021. 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, and institutional investors.

Kevin Stout is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has experience in various roles within the financial services industry, including his tenure as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and as an Investment Advisor at Insight Securities from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2017 and operated as an Independent Futures Trader at the Chicago Board of Trade from 2008 to 2014. Kevin is dedicated to helping clients and their families take control of their financial futures by assisting them in building personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals. His professional journey reflects a commitment to guiding clients through the development of investment strategies that are in sync with their broader financial objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kevin engages in activities such as biking, kayaking, outdoor adventures, skiing, traveling, and volunteering.

Thirupathy Nathan is a financial advisor with Cetera in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2007 and has worked with affiliated entities since 1991. Nathan also owns and operates TV Nathan & Assoc., Inc., providing accounting and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services delivered via multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Kelsey Vasquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at T-Mobile, Uber, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and several other firms across various sectors. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Theodore Russell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting net-worth criteria.

Samantha Owens is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc. for nine years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Jon Clare is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 25 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and service of disability insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios with various investment types, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Samantha Mc Guire is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017. Prior to that, she was with US Bank from 2013 to 2017. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Mariani is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an outside insurance brokerage through INFINITY STRATEGIC PARTNERS, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing various third-party advisory models and providing ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Annette Kaszubski is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and TD Ameritrade. She is also involved with Itasca Bank & Trust Co. in an investment-related capacity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolios. The firm operates with capabilities in institutional trading, wealth management, and affiliated banking services.

Andrew Stevenson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity futures registrations.

Paul Turner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 42 years of industry experience and has been with LPL since 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he has operated a legal practice as an attorney since 1984. 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 institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Brian Nourbash is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2006, including ten years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and four years at Banc One Securities Corporation prior to that. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.