Sandra Rubeck is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2002. She has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Deer Park, Illinois. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Antos is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 1998. He is also the owner of a CPA firm where he has acted as vice president since 1990, focusing on tax returns and related IRS matters. In addition to wealth management, he is involved in tax and accounting services through his own firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered adviser offering services to a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm supports multiple portfolio management approaches through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Joseph Gaspari is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 and has prior experience with Alliant Credit Union, PNC Wealth Management, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his financial work, he plays guitar. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Todd Lefevre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Logan Morrison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience at Medline Industries LP, Pure Processing, and Morgan Stanley. Morrison’s background also includes academic and secondary education roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Amy Zezulka Garcia is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. She is also the owner of AZG Advisory Services LLC and AZG Financial Advisory LLC, and serves as a financial advisor for Princeton Harriman Insurance Solutions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients’ needs, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools, with recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Stephanie Degen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stace Hilbrant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at HUB International Investment Services, Global Retirement Partners, and Independent Financial Partners, among others. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Drew Vasquez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Northwestern Mutual. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

William Milano Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2015. 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.

John Schwalbach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, both located in Barrington, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Nguyen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with advisors to address client questions and ensure alignment between financial plans and client goals, working closely with clients throughout the process. His professional experience includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to the present. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2022. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in badminton, board games, comedy, food, and swimming.

Carolyn Rowland is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015 and has additional roles within affiliated firms dating back to 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with CJ&K Training Services in an administrative capacity within the environmental services industry. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Tom Weyhrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Deerfield, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been self-employed since 2011. Outside of advising, he serves as co-trustee for his spouse’s trust and as trustee for his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Anne Del Rosario is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner and administrator of Diversified Home Care Inc. 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 offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, with a platform supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Edward Samano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. Outside of advising, he has involvement with AXA Distribution Holding Corporation related to past sales of variable products. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Kevin Kerrigan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995, including 13 years at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and a year at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary public and is a 45% owner of Martin & Martin Investment Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations implemented through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Jody Christman is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Plaines, IL, where she has worked for 10 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Vivek Tripathi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at TRC Advisory. 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 network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of programs implemented through third-party asset managers and advisory platforms.