Aleksandar Mitrovic serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in wealth management, lending, and real estate, supporting clients in achieving their financial goals through personalized strategies. Aleksandar focuses on areas including corporate executive services, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as sports and entertainment financial planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from DePaul University and the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Aleksandar is fluent in Italian, Serbo-Croatian, and English, and brings extensive experience to his advisory role, characterized by proactive communication, creativity, and technological proficiency. Aleksandar is also involved with professional and community organizations, including the National MS Society, the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, and the First Tee of Greater Chicago. Outside of his professional commitments, Aleksandar has an interest in basketball, golfing, running, and tennis. His approach centers on developing personalized financial strategies aligned with clients' long-term goals through one-on-one collaboration.

Jennifer Klonowski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 11 years of industry experience. She worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than specific security recommendations.

Charles Ferris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 license. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has prior experience across various industries including logistics, security, retail, and event design. Ferris has also held roles related to education and community recreation from 2015 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment modeling as part of its advisory process.

Lawrence Sabatini is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Painewebber Incorporated since 1986. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Murphy is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes ten years at Principal Securities Inc. and ongoing roles at Hanson Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also the owner of Silverpoint Financial Services LLC, an entity established for accounting and record-keeping purposes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and proprietary strategies.

Aaron Redmond is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014, including a period at BofA Securities in 2019. He is based in Oak Brook, IL. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Murphy is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2001, including its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Murphy is a partner at Goal Point Strategies. 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 range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment strategies according to client needs and risk profiles.

Lauren Mlady is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services in 2017 and joined Merrill and The Suri Group in 2019. Lauren holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) and Chartered Sustainable Responsible and Impact Counselor™ (CSRIC) designations. Lauren focuses on customized wealth management strategies, providing access to Merrill investing and Bank of America banking resources to assist families in pursuing their financial goals. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She also has experience helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and navigate important transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or the sale of a business. Lauren graduated from Butler University with a degree in finance. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys adventure sports, boating, cooking, hiking, horseback riding, reading, spending time with her family, and traveling. She has also written her own cookbook.

Mark Brucato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. Outside of finance, he has been involved in hospitality management and event services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, using an ESG eligibility framework and offering broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Susan Leuver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and various Wells Fargo affiliates. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an executor of her grandmother's estate. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad menu of planning services tailored to clients with certain net-worth thresholds and combines advisory recommendations with other financial product offerings.

Brian Paone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hinsdale, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise in 2004. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and research.

Taylor Bunes is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for nine years and has been involved with the HealthCare Solutions Team since 2015. Outside of advising, Bunes is active in non-variable insurance sales. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Spiro Garbis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plainfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Garbis Administrative Services LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of large institutional firms.

Brian Williams is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mokena, IL, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an LLC named Brisela LLC. Edward Jones is a 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 advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Dow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. He serves as a board member of the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, a religious and community organization in Barrington, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Kimberly Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and a structured planning process.

Kevin Galvin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and has 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of a retail business in Charleston, SC, and has authored a non-finance book titled *Quiet Strength: A Man's Second Half Can Be Better Than His First*. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a centralized team that provides customized, tax-aware withdrawal strategies and ongoing advice.

Ted Coons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Warrenville, Illinois, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Numark Credit Union, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Cetera Wealth Services LLC. He operates a related business under the name Planned Financial Independence Co. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging a variety of portfolio management options and technology tools, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Khadia Michel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. Prior to that, she was involved with Come and Go Real Estate and Ayimed International. Her outside business activities include managing an advisory business for Valentine Britt LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice that focuses on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Intoccia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.