Ryan Brannigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Calamos Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

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.

Ramon Lopez Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Park Ridge, IL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations along with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience 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, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

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.

Abdelkader El Metennani is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Park Ridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with Aniba Restaurants Inc for 18 years. He is also an owner and bookkeeping member of Aniba Properties LLC. 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 supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

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.

Eric Laughlin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2001, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

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 in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets, JPMorgan Securities, Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and several other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by machine-learning tools for operational and research purposes.

Brandon Yates is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of financial advising, Yates is involved with the Chicago Athletic Clubs, where he works directly with the CEO on departmental restructuring and business process implementation. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

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.

Daniel Mesch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bartlett, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 21 years at the Village of Palatine Police Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kelly Switt is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Switt worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for parent associations at his sons’ middle and high schools in Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

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.

Karen Derose is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. She worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 29 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Fab5 Consulting, providing consulting services on building and maintaining fee-based financial planning practices. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Edward Vrablik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, New York Life Insurance Company, and LPL Financial, among others. He serves as president of his condominium association in Kohler, Wisconsin, and participates on the NAIFA LUTCF test writing committee. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions while offering ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.