Megan Sowinski is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior roles include positions at Old National Bank, LPL Financial, JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Fisher Investments, Fidelity, and Strategic Advisors Inc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Timothy Wielinga is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at CoAd and Group Management Services, among other roles spanning digital marketing, communications, polymers, and retail. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

David Erickson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving with Edward Jones since 2007. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Oswego, Illinois. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce and as a board member and Vice President of the Oswego Police Pension Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals and institutions, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Donna Enright is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2004. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Poonam Trivedi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers these services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Michael Sullivan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients through 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 comprehensive planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Lisa Mccarthy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Timothy Nelson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lemont, IL, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kimberly Pritts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and The Rockefeller. Outside of finance, she has experience as a Cambridge English instructor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Renee Pavlik is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and with 43 years of industry experience. She has been with OSAIC since 2002. In addition to her advisory work, she operates a sole proprietorship focused on divorce planning, assisting clients with post-divorce financial settlements. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation and risk-assessment tools to build diversified portfolios and supports multiple advisory platforms and legacy programs.

Eric Degnan is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His background includes roles at One For The Kids and Waddell & Reed, Inc., and he has operated his own advisory business for 15 years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Eugene Paquette is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2004 and operates Paquette Financial Services, which provides investment, retirement, and health insurance planning. Additionally, he prepares simple tax returns for a small number of elderly clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various program structures and third-party money managers.

Phillip Faso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and Wintrust Investments and is registered with the Series 66 credential. Outside of advising, he is involved in Dino's Food and Liquors, where he serves as a bartender. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to create tailored client recommendations.

Kevin Finlon is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he spent 10 years with Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also operates a single-member LLC focused on selling life insurance and annuity contracts when appropriate. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports portfolios with multiple investment types, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jeffrey Janssen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has dedicated over 25 years to serving clients. Since joining the firm in 1997, he has focused on helping clients develop customized strategies to meet their unique financial goals. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in Naperville, Illinois, Jeffrey resides there with his wife and their three children. Outside of his professional role, he actively coaches his children in various sports and enjoys basketball, biking, chess, football, hiking, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Charles Cucuras is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, PPG Industries, and Interstate Chemical Co., where he currently holds a sales management position. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and third-party research to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Melissa Colby is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory roles to registered investment companies, use of AI in research, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Gabriel Chavez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the West Suburban Community Pantry and owns GJC Legacy & Associates, a practice management company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports and combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Stefanie Walthier is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with each client’s financial goals, particularly in areas such as liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Stefanie leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions offered by Bank of America to help clients navigate changing market conditions. Stefanie holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Butler University, earned in 1992. She obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification in 2000 and holds additional professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her early career included roles as a financial advisor with Edward Jones from 1992 to 1995 and BMO Harris Bank from 1996 to 2004, where she worked with individuals and families on retirement planning. Since joining Merrill in 2004, Stefanie has been focused on a planning-oriented service model and was a founding member of the JLW Group advisory team in 2014, which provides planning, portfolio management, and client service. In addition to her professional work, Stefanie values community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, and reading. Her professional philosophy emphasizes working collaboratively with clients to develop financial strategies that support their long-term goals.

Malcolm Todd is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1985. His other business activities include part-time involvement in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.