Matthew Kooperman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Edward Jones. He serves as a trustee and agent of record for his parents in an outside insurance business. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model utilizing LPL programs and third-party asset managers, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Robert Bulman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Glencoe, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and E*Trade Securities. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Vape Market LLC and related ventures. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by comprehensive research and technology tools.

George Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 1982. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kimberly Betke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Grayslake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Frederick Fox is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1977 and has also worked at Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Martin Friedman is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2014. He previously operated Level Four Advisory Services and maintains a CPA practice specializing in tax preparation and accounting services. Friedman also functions as an insurance broker and provides consulting services in addition to his advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management solutions.

Benjamin Drescher is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2018. Prior to his current role, he worked at One Off Hospitality Group for two years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform of investment, custody, and capital markets solutions.

Margaret Mc Mahon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for eight years with School District 69. She holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Bruskin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 22 years prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.

Cheryl Red is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Her prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Be Incredible Coaching. She serves as president of Woodstock Professional Business Women, a nonprofit focused on raising scholarships for women returning to school. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options.

Paul Stepankovskiy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he served on the endowment investment committee of B'Nai Jehoshua Congregation, advising on asset allocation and investment decisions for the community's endowment funds. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Sean Rosean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Wilmette, Illinois. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience, having been with LPL Financial since 2010. His outside business activity includes operating under the DBA Beacon Financial Services, Inc. in Chicago. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and 529 account management, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kathleen O'Sullivan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at Scripps Networks Interactive from 2010 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

James Stanton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Thompson Flanagan, and Primerica Financial Services. 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.

Kathy Merritt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and LPL Financial. Merritt is also a co-owner of JPV Financial Inc., an advisory business based in Grayslake, IL. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Domenick Costantini is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, since 2004. 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.

Thomas Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A. since 2020 and Merrill since 2019, with previous employment at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside and a small business, I94 RV. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, integrating internal and third-party management teams.

Michael Kalas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. 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 process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment offerings.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Howard Farms in Maquon, Illinois. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Peter Rybinski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northern Trust and Harbor Capital Advisors, as well as involvement with Bugbyte AI LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the larger J.P. Morgan organization and offers non-discretionary advisory services focused on approved funds and strategies.