Marcia Schmitt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1999. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carmen Paulo is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Meghan Martin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, Martin manages a habit tracking application through her ownership of Spark Mind Body Spirit LLC and serves as managing member of Bonka LLC, which operates Airbnb rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting delivered on a non-discretionary basis.

Timothy Barry is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oak Brook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors, Royal Box Co., and the University of Dayton. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on client risk assessment and tailored investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Matthew Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Barrington, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has experience at institutions including Wintrust Bank, Amazon Web Services, and American Family Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robin Alvigi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental townhome with her husband, which they manage personally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kurt Reif III is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and currently owns REI Financial, LLC and Kensington Financial Services, where he is also involved in insurance sales. Additionally, he is a notary public providing document notarization services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by multiple advisory platforms and firm-provided investment tools.

Daniel Joyce is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in client advisory.

Tray Moses is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Thrivent Investment Management, and various wealth management entities under the Wehring name. He is involved in several financial services businesses, including providing financial planning and investment advisory services through DB Wehring Wealth LLC and TM Wealth. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Deborah Gabriel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 11 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones. She serves as the board vice president of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce. 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 solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

William Bernacki is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a variety of client types and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and the delivery of model portfolios.

Jason Bennett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Dundee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2017. 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 broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Luigi Auriemma is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity Investments, U.S. Bancorp Investments, LPL Financial, and TIAA-CREF. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and incorporates multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Thomas Manzardo is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Schaumburg, IL. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he co-owns a restaurant and serves as a trustee on the board of the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Ketcher Fenton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His previous work includes roles outside finance, such as at Chapel Hill Golf Course and various retail positions. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, serving through multi-manager and fund-of-fund structures.

Shannon Druley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, where she has been employed since 2009. She has three years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nolan Webster is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palatine, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served 17 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and operated independently from 2019 to 2022. Outside of financial advising, Webster performs as a professional magician in Libertyville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, investment options, and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Stephen Morris is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, The Huntington Investment Company, and First American Bank. Outside of finance, Morris works as a gig driver for ride-sharing services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice and ongoing support focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Glen Mikolajczak is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary wealth management supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

James Twigg is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments for over 17 years, working with clients and families to pursue their financial goals. James is focused on wealth planning and helping clients work towards their financial objectives. Over his tenure at Fidelity, James has held several positions including Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2023, Investment Consultant from 2015 to 2016, Relationship Manager from 2011 to 2015, and Private Client Specialist from 2008 to 2011. This experience has provided him with a broad understanding of strategies for all styles of investors. Outside of his professional career, James enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, football, golf, parenthood, and traveling.