Joseph Joyce is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Work Market, PFS Investments Inc., Field Solutions, and Field Nation, all ongoing since 2010 or earlier. Outside of advisory work, he receives compensation for referring home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, emphasizing a model-based approach rather than institutional plan management.

Michelle Derkowski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Her credentials include Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Cesar Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2008 to 2024. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Camden Krautsack is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and EMC Capital Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he was involved with Little Joey's Pizza & Pasta for four years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' individual risk profiles.

Jennifer Neighbors is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and was previously with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2010 to 2018. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Schipitsch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2001. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Arthur Siegel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2011 and has operated Arthur E. Siegel Financial Services Ltd since 2000, focusing on health insurance and annuity products alongside his advisory role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a large network of advisors.

Audrey Pickering is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support client decision-making.

Stephen Mactavish is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and CAFG Wealth Management. He is involved with Mactavish Financial, an entity supporting his LPL business, and engages in non-variable insurance activities. 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 provides financial planning and advisory services through a large network of representatives using various investment strategies and technology tools.

Robert Watson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BMO Harris Bank for 18 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kelly Mc Kay is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elgin, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mc Kay has been with Edward Jones since 2021, with a total of six years at the firm and no prior industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joseph Keller is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in September 2014, he has focused on assisting business owners, individuals, and their families in managing and preserving wealth through personalized attention and customized, disciplined financial strategies. He works closely with clients to develop tailored plans that align with their long-term goals. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Joseph and his family reside in West Chicago, Illinois. Outside of his professional role, he is involved in community organizations such as the Fox Valley Beekeepers Association, Fox Valley Food For Health, and St. Peter Catholic Church in Geneva, Illinois. His personal interests include football, gardening, golfing, pottery, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Michael Puleo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and utilizing methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Eric Renouf is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo NA from 2014 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sheldon Clark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Clark has ownership interest in VS Clark Investments, LLC, a family estate business based in Boise, Idaho. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ashley Zarate is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 2 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2015. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Fidelity prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with XGG Collectibles, an interest separate from finance. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Carrie Groszek is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously at City National Bank from 2017 to 2025. Groszek has been involved with a program aimed at developing critical and strategic thinking behaviors in U.S. schools. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Mateusz Strojek is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. 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 due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers a range of investment products through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Jeff Crum is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 1994. He has been in the financial services industry for 35 years, beginning his career as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Bache Securities from 1990 to 1994. Jeff focuses on the process of financial planning at the beginning of client relationships, emphasizing the unique nature of each client's situation. He partners with clients to address what is important to them and their families, developing tailored game plans. Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys boating, family activities, fitness, golf, and spending time at the lake. He is also involved in volunteering.