Neil Sternberg is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Sternberg is the president and owner of Leadwell Team, LLC, a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution rather than managing institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Nathaniel Galliart is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He worked at COUNTRY FINANCIAL for 10 years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Heim is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013, working out of Aurora, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Emmanuel Sequeira is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in academia at San Jose State University and The University of Texas at El Paso. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Maciej Kielbasinski is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2018, he was president of VMK Consulting Group, Inc., a business offering photography, marketing, and design services. He also serves as an election judge and assist instructor for a local scuba diving training center. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services through a network of advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. The firm emphasizes planning without discretionary trading authority and offers integrated planning and managed-account options under its WealthPlan program.

Rebecca Falco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at William Blair and The Leaders Group Inc, among other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, with implementation responsibility resting with the client.

Peggy Wallace is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Pfs Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Wallace has also been self-employed since 1999. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates nationally with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based investment strategies and third-party managers.

Toby Alattar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016 and was previously with PNC from 2014 to 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Brandon Knopf is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent 11 years with Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers, focusing on insurance sales. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services.

Michael Staehely is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Caterpillar for 11 years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Elder is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2004. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax preparation and accounting, and he serves as a board member of a nonprofit bakery. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, providing access to both affiliated and unaffiliated investment solutions.

Viktor Kuru is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of finance, he teaches music and occasionally performs as a violinist. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jocelyn Klosowicz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Klosowicz has been with J.P. Morgan Securities for a combined total of eight years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its approach. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and delivers customized, non-discretionary advisory services.

Itzel Vargas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and has prior experience with Home Restoration Experts Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in the home restoration business. 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 for its investment recommendations.

Jeffrey Prentice is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Financial Design Group, and positions managing his own firm, Prentice Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved in life settlements through approved vendors associated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party managers with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Daniel Wilkinson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Etiquette Financial Partners and LaGrange Country Club. 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 financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Matthew Alexander is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held roles at firms including SagePoint Financial, Third Street Advisors, and OSAIC. Alexander is also associated with Alpha Dog Advisors, a business entity he established for tax and investment purposes. 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 variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Yifan Bian is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a broad range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Nicholas Beis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wilson & Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law LLC and Bellock & Coogan Ltd. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of investment structures, including model portfolios and fund-of-funds, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal governance procedures.

Todd Sulzer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2002. Outside of advising, he assists with the operation of an existing tax practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.