Kristi Braun is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Merrill since 1997 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Abbey Villa Unit in Fontana, Wisconsin. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jana Pretzer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Elgin, IL, bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Pretzer serves as Treasurer for the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA). She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm combines manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing research and monitoring and manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 2025.

Carmen Paulo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines systematic quantitative screens and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Meghan Martin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. She previously worked for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a habit tracking application through Spark Mind Body Spirit LLC and serves as managing member of Bonka LLC, an Airbnb rental business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, offering a range of eligible investment strategies.

Matthew Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Barrington, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has experience at institutions including Wintrust Bank, Amazon Web Services, and American Family Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robin Alvigi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental townhome with her husband, which they manage personally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kurt Reif III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and has been involved with REI Financial, LLC and Kensington Financial Services for several years. He also owns and operates insurance agencies where he offers a range of insurance products including health, disability, and life insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process supported by advanced portfolio optimization tools and offers both brokerage and advisory services across multiple financial programs.

Russell Warye is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at HUB International Investment Services, Global Retirement Partners LLC, and Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Joyce is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in client advisory.

Tray Moses is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Thrivent Investment Management and Avantax Insurance Agency, and is currently affiliated with multiple wealth management entities under the Wehring and DB Wehring brands. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Deborah Gabriel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 11 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones. She serves as the board vice president of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce. 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 supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

William Bernacki is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a variety of client types and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and the delivery of model portfolios.

Jason Bennett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Dundee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2017. 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 and offers a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Luigi Auriemma is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity Investments, U.S. Bancorp Investments, LPL Financial, and TIAA-CREF. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and incorporates multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Thomas Manzardo is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently based in Schaumburg, Illinois. Outside of his advisory role, Manzardo is a co-owner of Buckhorn Grill & Bar in Wisconsin and serves as a trustee on the board of the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a centralized team that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data.

Ketcher Fenton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His previous work includes roles outside finance, such as at Chapel Hill Golf Course and various retail positions. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, serving through multi-manager and fund-of-fund structures.

Richard Pecard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

Nolan Webster is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served 17 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and operated independently from 2019 to 2022. Outside of financial advising, Webster performs as a professional magician in Libertyville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, investment options, and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Donald Duvall is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Harris Investor Services, Inc and Harris Bank NA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Stephen Morris is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Bank of America, Merrill, and First American Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he has also worked as a rideshare driver. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.