John Bensfield is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera since 2006 and has a longer career dating back to 1973 through his ownership of Bloom Associates Inc, where he also serves as a licensed CPA and provides health insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers a range of program structures and strategies supported by a large nationwide network of independent advisors and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Kaitlyn Paschke is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and has held roles outside of the financial industry, including positions at SoConnected LLC and Blank Space Branding. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

John Weber is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches soccer for the Wheaton United Soccer Club in Illinois. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Richard Phelan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1967 and also works with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of a capital campaign for Ray Graham Association, focusing on raising funds to improve housing for clients with disabilities. Merrill, along 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Glomb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Moosa Rizvi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and previously at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Lawrence Chaon is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Lisle, IL, and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also operates Larry Chaon Ltd, a business he has run since 1981. Outside of advising, he spends most of his time on accounting and tax services for individuals and small businesses through Accounting & Tax Services Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Tomio Nanto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at BMO Harris 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

James Goldman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of finance, Goldman serves as an ice hockey official and teaches platform tennis. 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 manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and industry research to support its financial advice.

Rafael Rivadeneira is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies to help clients navigate changing market conditions and pursue their long-term goals. Rafael provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. His client expertise includes strategies for divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, and supporting women and wealth. Rafael is also active in community service, participating in volunteer activities within the communities he serves. Rafael holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and has earned professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, cooking, dancing, fishing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Daniel Lekki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones and has been involved with Megent Financial since 2019. He is also the owner of Lekki Wealth Management LLC and provides notarial services for union member documents. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Kurtis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he develops structured financial strategies for individuals and businesses, focusing on family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Kevin leverages his knowledge and experience in financial services, banking, and investing to help clients build a platform to grow their assets and secure their financial future. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies tailored to their goals and provides access to banking and lending needs through Bank of America. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys outdoor activities and several sports, including basketball, football, golfing, and softball. He lives in Woodridge with his wife, twin daughters, and their dog Lily.

Taylor Lundstrom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Raymond Lee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and offers both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Joseph Backlund is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bolingbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes two years at Connor Group, alongside over a decade at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of sports collectibles through trade shows and online platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are non-discretionary, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Patrick Terrazzano is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Hinsdale, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Dimitris Panagopoulos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera since 2019 and Foresters Financial Services from 2018 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he performs bookkeeping duties for the Treasure for Illinois Fund of Careers in School Psychology. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various investment management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Loc Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2010. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Brian Bash is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith and Norcomm Public Safety Communications. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations, and provides specialized planning services for clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds.

Mohamad Nasir is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Allied Asset Advisors, Guidance Investments, and related firms. Nasir is also a member of the Illinois State Employees Retirement System, attending meetings on retirement benefits. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-assisted planning processes that focus on investment categories and strategies.

Robert Terrazzano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hinsdale, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with experience spanning multiple roles at Edward Jones and BMO Harris Bank since 2016. His career includes five years at BMO Harris Bank and multiple engagements with Edward Jones starting in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.