Katherine Mangiardi is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Wfg. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO and owner of Fierce Females LLC, a personal podcasting venture focused on interviewing women entrepreneurs. Fisher Investments serves a diverse global clientele, including institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to build globally diversified portfolios and provides a range of services, including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Jeremy Meinhardt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and in healthcare-related roles prior to his current position. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Matt Vahl is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he partners with clients to identify and understand their financial goals and develop personalized plans aimed at achieving financial freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Matt worked as a Financial Services Professional at New York Life from 1996 to 2019. He began his career as a Financial Services Wholesaler at Talbot Financial Services from 1994 to 1996. He holds a California Insurance License.

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.

Mandy Ritzke is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Cetera and is also a part owner of Disteldorf, Ltd, CPAs, where she has been involved in accounting and tax services since 1998. Additionally, she serves as a partner at Disteldorf Financial Group, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor with a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

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 in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and has been involved with Republican Party organizations in Illinois and Rhode Island. Additionally, he operated Solorio Strategies LLC for two years. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

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®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group from 2016 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Nicholas Boudreau is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Based in Chicago, IL, he is part of a large team of advisors at the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across various segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and provides a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Nancy Venice is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Itasca, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Financial Corp. from 2018 to 2023 and Tug Career Services from 2012 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and various affiliated investment products while operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Vanessa Gizzi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been serving clients since 2007, specializing in guiding individuals, families, and business owners through tailored financial strategies using the Goals-Based Wealth Management Process along with resources from Bank of America and Merrill. Vanessa focuses on wealth planning and relationship management to assist clients in preparing for their financial futures. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Illinois System. Vanessa has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is also a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Beyond her professional commitments, Vanessa is involved in her community through initiatives such as the Lockport Women's Club Artisan Market at Old Canal Days and the Lockport Women's Club Financial Literacy Initiative. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, supporting their interests, and values experiences gained through travel.

Mary McGovern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Pierre Pajak is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He serves as the President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) board as of 2023. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage 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.

Natalia Peterson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 3 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2023. Her prior work experience includes roles at Actalent Services, KinderCare Learning Centers, and Walmart. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a centralized operational structure.

Demetrios Triantafel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2021. His work history is primarily with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank, N.A., with intermittent periods of unemployment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.