Maria Perea is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2024, initially serving as a Financial Representative before advancing to her current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, Maria worked as a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2017 to 2024. With many years of experience in the financial industry, Maria focuses on understanding each client's goals and supporting their financial planning efforts through thoughtful guidance, organization, and consistent follow-through. She emphasizes building strong client relationships based on trust, clear communication, and genuine care, aiming to help clients feel informed and supported over time. Outside of her professional career, Maria enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, playing tennis, and traveling.

Darrel Swienton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, following eight years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, tailoring services to plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Adam Griffiths is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Mokena, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and leadership at Lionheart Financial. Outside of advising, he is an author and founder of a scholarship program, and he serves as a financial coach through his own firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Louis Piccione is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Lisle, Illinois, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2007. He also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in Orland Park, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and offers both direct client services and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Joseph Donnellon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and was previously with Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. He is also the managing partner of The Lineage Group, a securities marketing entity through which he conducts his business. OSAIC serves a range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance analysis and rebalancing tools.

John Bensfield is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera since 2006 and has a longer career dating back to 1973 through his ownership of Bloom Associates Inc, where he also serves as a licensed CPA and provides health insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers a range of program structures and strategies supported by a large nationwide network of independent advisors and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Kaitlyn Paschke is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 2 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and was involved with Blank Space Branding. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to client goals and risk tolerances.

Gerald Pruim is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2006 and operated Prium Financial Services from 2009 to 2020. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Nicholas Ferraro is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Aurora, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and was previously employed at Scott's Service Place from 2014 to 2017. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions under a fiduciary standard.

John Weber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc., and Choreo, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches soccer for the Wheaton United Soccer Club in Illinois. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Richard Phelan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1967 and also works with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of a capital campaign for Ray Graham Association, focusing on raising funds to improve housing for clients with disabilities. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Glomb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning and investment services through both direct and employer-based agreements.

Moosa Rizvi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Lawrence Chaon is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. He has operated Larry Chaon Ltd since 1981. Outside of his advisory work, he dedicates most of his time to accounting and tax services for individuals and small businesses through his involvement with Accounting & Tax Services Inc. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Goldman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of finance, Goldman serves as an ice hockey official and teaches platform tennis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and industry research to support its financial advice.

Rafael Rivadeneira is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies to help clients navigate changing market conditions and pursue their long-term goals. Rafael provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. His client expertise includes strategies for divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, and supporting women and wealth. Rafael is also active in community service, participating in volunteer activities within the communities he serves. Rafael holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, cooking, dancing, fishing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Daniel Lekki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones and has been involved with Megent Financial since 2019. He is also the owner of Lekki Wealth Management LLC and provides notarial services for union member documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Kurtis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he develops structured financial strategies for individuals and businesses, focusing on family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Kevin leverages his knowledge and experience in financial services, banking, and investing to help clients build a platform to grow their assets and secure their financial future. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies tailored to their goals and provides access to banking and lending needs through Bank of America. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys outdoor activities and several sports, including basketball, football, golfing, and softball. He lives in Woodridge with his wife, twin daughters, and their dog Lily.

Taylor Lundstrom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Raymond Lee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and offers both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Patrick Terrazzano is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Hinsdale, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.