Jeremy Meinhardt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Kindred Healthcare. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its use of algorithmic methods, AI technologies, and its registered role with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

James Czerniak is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2023, and at LPL Financial from 2007 to 2017. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of Ambassador Wealth Management, where he is involved in portfolio review, new business development, and client servicing. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third‑party money managers. The firm employs asset‑allocation tools, risk‑tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes, managing accounts on both discretionary and non‑discretionary bases.

Marvene Devoy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joseph Nelson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015 and has been affiliated with Eastern Michigan University since 2010. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jesus Solorio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles with PFS Investments Inc. and political organizations such as the Illinois and Rhode Island Republican Parties. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and offers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Scott Zagurski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Zagurski is also involved in investment-related activities through ownership in Great Lakes Asset Management LLC and Scott Zagurski LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and utilizes proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Ayesha Sarvana is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she operates as an independent contractor in investment-related activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

David Figarelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Schiller Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and has served the Village of Schiller Park since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, emphasizing oversight and disclosure in its investment approach.

Thomas Trost is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2019. His prior work includes roles at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., Cuna Mutual Group, DFG Wealth Management, LLC, and Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. Trost also holds insurance agent roles with firms such as National Life Group and LTCi Partners. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives.

Nancy Venice is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Stifel Financial Corp. from 2018 to 2023, Tug Career Services from 2012 to 2018, and Bufka & Rodgers LLC from 1997 to 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Jake White is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently partners with clients to develop financial plans and investment strategies. He aims to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals by leveraging his experiences to provide support for better financial outcomes. Jake has held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, spanning from 2021 to the present. Prior to his time at Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Jake has interests in comedy, fitness, football, reading, and soccer.

Giuseppe Anemone is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and JP Morgan. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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 blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Vanessa Gizzi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been dedicated to serving clients at Merrill since 2007. Vanessa applies the Goals-Based Wealth Management Process along with the research and technological resources of Bank of America and Merrill to assist individuals, families, and business owners in simplifying their financial lives. She focuses on wealth planning and relationship management to provide tailored guidance and strategy that align with her clients' unique needs and goals. Vanessa's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Additionally, Vanessa holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa is actively involved in her community through organizations such as the Lockport Women's Club Artisan Market at Old Canal Days and the Lockport Women's Club Financial Literacy Initiative. She enjoys running, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Mary McGovern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning solutions supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Pierre Pajak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC. He serves as president of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) board as of 2023. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Michael Dorsey is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015. In his role, he assists clients in making informed decisions about their financial futures by understanding their individual goals, values, and priorities. Michael emphasizes building long-term relationships founded on trust and transparency. Michael's career in financial advising includes positions at Fidelity Investments, where he progressed through various roles from Investor Center Account Executive to Senior Account Executive before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Chase Investment Services and New England Financial. He resides in Naperville with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael enjoys entertaining friends and spending time on the Riverwalk with his family.

Demetrios Triantafel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2021, with intermittent periods outside the industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ernest Santeralli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeffrey Bishop is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC, alongside ownership of Bishop Financial Solutions. He is involved in a non-variable insurance agency business through Bishop Financial Solutions. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it also offers financial planning and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Isabel Mitria is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.