Kevin Krause is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jane Martin is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones Investments from 2015 to 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client financial planning and asset management decisions.

Andrew Sessa Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Norina Farms, The Saloon, Exactus Advisors, and the University of Iowa. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, algorithm-assisted retirement planning recommendations.

S. Randall Pavlatos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 1988 and is currently the owner of S. Randall Pavlatos Accounting & Financial Services, Inc., a financial and accounting services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Martin Lefty is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glen Ellyn, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary Recommendation Reports, delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

Lucy Lu is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has previously worked at Standard Chartered Bank Singapore and has been involved with Brightrock LLC and Alinks LLC concurrently for over a decade. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and non-securities products such as trust custody and insurance services.

Thomas Waters is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was self-employed for ten years. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm employs a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary services delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Nelson Cruz Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has owned and managed a rental property since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Melissa Ingrande is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Best Buy for 9 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Fine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2016 and previously spent 18 years at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Sumita Mishra is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously spent four years with School District U-46. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jose Solis currently serves as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals focused on delivering a customer experience centered around financial planning. Prior to becoming Branch Leader, Jose worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. His career in financial services also includes roles as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2017 to 2022, a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Financial from 2015 to 2017, and a Branch Service Representative at E*TRADE Financial from 2014 to 2015. He began his financial services career as a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2011 to 2014.

John Barrett is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held various positions in sectors including education and transportation. Barrett is also a business owner of Dolor, a non-investment-related enterprise based in Chicago. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s approach emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, alongside access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Dimitry Neyzelman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Chegg Inc and Discover Financial Services, as well as a period of self-employed consulting. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Hamza Akram is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and maintains a concurrent relationship with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research, including ESG considerations, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Joseph O’Hare is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mount Prospect, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Jianxiong Peng is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 license. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025, and was previously involved with LNP Consultants LLC since 2009. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and operates a large network of independent advisors.

Altynai Sulaimanova is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has experience with firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, and also has involvement in tax-related businesses. Sulaimanova's background includes roles in accounting and logistics. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-delivery investment strategies primarily managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates with approximately 3,935 advisors and about $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Thomas Kedzie is a financial advisor at Osaic with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and was previously with Lincoln Financial Advisors for 23 years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates RetireWell LLC, through which he offers fixed insurance products including health insurance and annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach featuring asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across a comprehensive range of financial planning and investment programs.

Dorothy Murdock is a financial advisor at Cetera with 8 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including MML Investors Services and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of Selah Ridge Wealth and is active as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance and health insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.