Brian Ullrich is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance since 2012 and previously at LPL Financial and Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. He owns Ullrich Brokerage, Ltd., a sole proprietorship that provides sales and service for the employee benefits marketplace and individual insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and offers multiple investment program options through its extensive affiliate network.

Andrew Bass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2012 and has prior experience at Slated Entertainment Inc. and Manierre Elementary School. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Tyler Wardell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL. He has one year of experience in the industry, joining Equitable Advisors in 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions at Crumbl, The Red Lion, and other companies across various industries. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both firm-sponsored and third-party advisory programs.

Mateusz Kosiek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Woodridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC, Foresters Advisory Services LLC, and Taylor Trust. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program framework.

Pamela Hollinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes roles at Marquette Bank since 2010, Invest Financial Corp. from 2010 to 2018, and Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2006 to 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Dawson Coon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a server at Red Robin. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Debra Baker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kimberly Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and its predecessor entity since 1991. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michelle Mitchell is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 13 years before joining Thrivent in 2022. 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 financial analyses and planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs, with the option to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Robert Johnson III is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2004, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. He is the owner and founder of Optimal Planning Partners, Inc., a separate business unrelated to his advisory role. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm offers a variety of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and focuses on matching clients to appropriate program models based on risk tolerance and personal information.

Nancy Roach Wilder is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Enterprise since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Ameriprise, Citigroup Global Markets, and others. She is also involved in non-variable fixed life insurance through Prudential and Crump Fixed Life. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and a wrap program, alongside affiliated insurance and trust services.

Steven Knobloch is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at IHI Power Services Corp, LUMINANT, Vistra Energy, American Water Illinois, PFS Investments, Inc., Midwest Generation, and Primerica Financial Services. He is also involved in selling loan products and referring home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, focusing on individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, offering a range of investment models implemented in partnership with BNY Mellon Advisors.

Bruce Gilbert is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has devoted over 40 years to providing financial and wealth management advice and services, focusing on developing investment portfolios based on clients' needs and goals with an emphasis on financial strategies, asset allocation, and diversification. Bruce provides consulting on both sides of the balance sheet, assisting clients in areas such as liquidity management, retirement planning, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University. Bruce has also completed Financial Consulting programs at the Wharton School of Business and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Bruce has been married to his wife, Lori, for over thirty-five years and they have three daughters. His personal interests include golfing and traveling.

Sara Mc Grath is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for ten years with Valley View School District 365U. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paul Sterk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Old National Bank, First Midwest Bank, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Richard Jadron is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Downers Grove, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his career in the financial services industry in 2026. His prior work experience includes positions at several financial institutions, including Chase Bank. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning across various topics, with options to combine planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Logan Simios is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Megent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages J. Krug & Associates, a risk assurance and insurance sales business, and serves as treasurer for the Greater Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios with various program structures and custodial arrangements.

Thomas Duffner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 18 years and held positions at Equitable Advisors and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Health Benefits Consultants, Inc., which focuses on group health insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with a variety of program options supported by affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Seena Sartho is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Cetera and Fidelity Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mary Jo Ardizzone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.