Ify Okafor is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, Ify worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Customer Relationship Advocate at the same company from 2023 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Ify gained experience as a Mortgage Underwriter at N2Funding between 2020 and 2022. In the capacity of a Planning Consultant, Ify focuses on helping clients integrate all aspects of their financial picture to make complex decisions more manageable. Ify aims to be a trusted partner for clients throughout various life stages by listening, guiding, and assisting them in working toward their financial aspirations. Outside of work, Ify has interests in fitness, movies, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Kevin Fahy is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Warrenville, IL. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Woodbury Financial Services, and Benjamin F. Edwards & Company. He is also involved with Legacy Wealth Advisors in a client service capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, using tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and technology.

Aaron Richards is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. Richards holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and operates out of Plainfield, Illinois. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support client planning.

Wei Yang is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2019, Wei worked for New York Life Insurance Company and its broker-dealer, NYLife Securities LLC, for 18 years. Outside of advising, Wei serves as chairwoman of the board for the non-profit community organization ANCA and volunteers on the external advisory board for the Northeastern Illinois University Alumni Association. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Marybeth Moran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a for-profit board member of McHenry Community 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, and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Christopher Goebel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Sheila Odlaug is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She worked at Signator Investors Inc for 10 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a volleyball referee for grade schools. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Evaughn Branham Ferrero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for nine years at Wayne Hummer Investments LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Frank Brotto is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. In his current role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their individual investment objectives. He emphasizes understanding each client's priorities to construct clear and actionable strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. Prior to his current position, Frank held roles at Fidelity Investments including Investment Consultant (2022-2023), Relationship Manager (2022), and Financial Representative (2021-2022). This progression reflects his experience in financial services and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Frank has personal interests in cooking and baking, football, gardening, golf, and snowboarding.

Joseph Pedrigi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Roselle, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Scottrade from 2004 to 2021 and TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2021. He is also employed by Itasca Bank & Trust Co. as a licensed branch employee involved in investment-related activities. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Arthur Littlefield III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He spent 26 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Academy Financial in Naperville, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and a range of technology-driven investment options.

Jason Patel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He also teaches at a local community college in North Aurora, IL, a role he has held since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk-profiling tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs for municipal advisory and employer retirement plans.

Dale Costello is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he has worked at several firms including Rozovics Wealth Management, Avantax Advisory Services, and Cetera Financial Specialists. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the Median Shrine Board and chairs the Bloomingdale Advisory Council. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement plans and ongoing income advice with a focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Bradley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naperville, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he writes term life insurance through Producers Financial Group Midwest. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Kevin Stevens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a consulting business ownership with PMM Partners, Inc. Ameriprise offers specialized retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Maredith Houk is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and David A. Noyes And Company. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Chad Agnew is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2018, following previous roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed to umpire youth, little league, and high school baseball games. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a combination of wrap fee advisory programs, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s investment approach includes multi-asset model portfolios with both non-discretionary and discretionary management options, supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research and a formal process for alternative investments.

Christian Virelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Edgar Perez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HomeSafe, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Insight Enterprises, and the University of Arizona. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI and algorithmic methods in portfolio management.

Mark Yackey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Word of Truth Ministries and is a board member of the Danada Condo Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at 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, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.