Ryan Brannigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include a brief tenure at Calamos Investments and several positions outside the financial industry, interspersed with extended periods of full-time education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive roles in commodity pool operations and fund governance.

Mark Mappa is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has worked at Woodbury Financial Services and OSAIC, and he has operated Mappa Wealth Management since 1989. Mappa is the author of the book *Cash Flow is King* and is involved in comprehensive financial planning and fixed insurance sales through his own business. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Karen Punda is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at several firms, including VSR Financial Services, Inc., J.P. Turner & Company, L.L.C., and First Allied Securities, Inc. She is based in Schaumburg, IL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of independent advisors, employing multiple program structures and manager options.

Jerome Papiernik is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Libertyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large retail advisor and branch network, along with affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Connor Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Jimmy Johns, Amazon, and Hy-Vee. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm serves high-net-worth clients and integrates algorithmic automation with advisor oversight in its planning process.

Zachary Baj is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Glenview, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and The Orvis Company, along with time spent as a student and a period of extended travel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored 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 and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Yulia Pavelko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop client plans.

Amy Kalas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Ryan May is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He serves on the boards of The Super Jake Foundation and a local organization in Chicago. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Joann Ziegler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities while providing a broad range of capital markets services.

Eric Laughlin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with earlier experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies to model potential outcomes.

Laura Di Vietro is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2020. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning covering retirement, tax, estate, and other topics, with options to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing structure.

Brendan Byrne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bankers Bank, Cetera Advisors, Citigroup Global Markets, and JPMorgan Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and proprietary research to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Gerald Mccabe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of a privately owned investment property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analyses.

Nick Georgalas is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. In this role, he assists clients and their families in building and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals and situations. Prior to his current position, Nick served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and as a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Nick's professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which he has developed expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. He partners with clients to analyze their financial situations and implement customized plans to meet their objectives.

Amber Luczak is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fox River Grove, IL. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Edward Vrablik is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, LPL Financial, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a condo association in Wisconsin and participates in the NAIFA LUTCF Test Writing Committee. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, providing a range of advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party platforms.

Zachary Krantz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Glen Hillger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Derick Enos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously spent nearly two decades at Scottrade and TD Ameritrade. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering its services through Wealth Advisors while clients retain final decision authority.