Gary Phelps is a financial advisor with Stifel in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of advisory work, he is a Notary Public, notarizing documents for clients. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Grant Hardy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, his work history includes roles at Intertek, Amazon, and Kentwood Public Schools, alongside periods of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily comprising 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 offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Jonathan Laven is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Northbrook, IL, where he has worked since 2003, accumulating 22 years of industry experience. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. He serves on the board of directors for the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, advising the organization on supporting survivors of abuse. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Frank Difino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has a longer tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2007. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by centralized due diligence and ESG eligibility processes.

Jason Brim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Life Group and Lakeshore Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns farmland in Central Illinois that he rents out for agricultural use. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves mainly high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management along with integrated custody and brokerage services.

Kent Atkinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Crystal Lake, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a structured planning process and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Lushone Bennett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and 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 supported by proprietary tools and the Global Investment Committee’s market outlooks.

Yekaterina Teryokhina is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Osaic FA, Inc., Ayco (Goldman Sachs), and AXA Equitable. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Andrew Fine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He joined Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2026 and has prior work experience at Medline Industries and Horizon Therapeutics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach includes structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, although clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Christopher Stevens is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2024 before joining UBS in 2024. Stevens holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Northbrook, Illinois. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Jaime Davison is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, bringing eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2017, Jaime worked for 13 years at Leo Burnett. Outside of financial advising, Jaime serves as Merchandise Coordinator for Bulldog Youth Sports Football, a nonprofit focused on youth character development, and holds leadership roles in several Wauconda community organizations, including serving as PTO President for Wauconda School District 118 and Secretary for the Wauconda High School Fine Arts Boosters. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors, delivering comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Kriti Gogia is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. She has been associated with various entities within the Cetera network since 2021 and previously worked at Genpact. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and affiliations.

Benjamin Asper is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Popnson, LLC, a rental property business, and a partner in Third West LLC, a real estate investment entity. 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 with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Ram Louis Del Mundo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and TD Ameritrade, as well as experience outside finance at Nurses and Caregivers, Inc., Meijer Stores, and Northern Illinois University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services incorporating broad retail and institutional investment options.

Candice Mclaws is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 10 years before joining Merrill and Bank of America. 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.

Marfina Peralta Alfonso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Soul Care Services, Advocate at Home, and several home health care organizations. She is also involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Daniel Feiertag is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Motorola Solutions. He is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment programs.

Jonathan Graham is a Certified Financial Planner® with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012 and is based in Barrington, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

John Treptow is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Emily Coughlin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior roles include positions at Federated Global Investment Management Corp and related Federated entities. Outside of advisory work, she has experience with organizations such as True Lacrosse and Pitt Sports Camps. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational structures.