Erik Feldhaus is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2017 and previously held roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and BMO Harris Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed by the Village of Rosemont, Illinois, where he assists with traffic control for events. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, providing managed accounts, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes integrated investment strategies and tax-efficient portfolio implementation through its affiliation with Bank of America and a broad range of program options.

Ross Krause is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Edward Jones, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he is a freelance writer. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jackson Tavenner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Glenview, IL, holding a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Riverfront Investment Group, Alps Distributors, and Breakthru Beverage Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside broad retail and institutional offerings.

Stephen Yates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2010, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

John Eichelberger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as well as Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm employs quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Tripp Turchik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Merrill Edge/Merrill Lynch and has experience outside finance with Accurate Electric Service. He serves as a Commission Member on the Special Events Commission for the Village of Arlington Heights, assisting in the planning and coordination of seasonal events. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of representatives, utilizing a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to meet client needs.

Amy Sloma is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 28 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and runs a small retail business, ARS Point of Sale, Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and corporations, offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through its extensive network of advisers and multiple platforms.

Rosendo Garcia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity, Bank of America, and Ameriprise Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jeffrey Larsen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of experience in the financial industry, all with Edward Jones since 2012. He is based in Park Ridge, IL. Outside of his advisory role, Larsen is involved in several non-investment ventures, including co-ownership of real estate properties and participation in private investment and acquisition entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment and advisory strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Roehrkasse is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing extensive experience in financial consulting and client management. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, holding various roles including Financial Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Relationship Manager, and Private Client Specialist. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Client Manager at T. Rowe Price from 2011 to 2012. Throughout his career, Christopher has developed comprehensive financial plans tailored to clients' unique financial goals. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his ability to provide a range of financial services. His commitment to integrity and client partnership underscores his approach to financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys cooking and baking, fitness, golf, skiing, and volunteering.

David Klein is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at City National Bank since 2020 and RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anthony Catalano is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their retirement goals and circumstances. He focuses on helping clients make informed decisions by carefully considering potential benefits and risks of various investment strategies. His professional experience includes serving as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Bank Relationship Manager at US Bank from 2017 to 2019, and as a Private Client Relationship Manager at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his professional role, Anthony has interests in baseball, family activities, fitness, food, and traveling.

Sung Han is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products, home security, and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, offering a range of investment models implemented in partnership with BNY Mellon Advisors.

Mateusz Zajchowski is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Edge and New York Life Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Adam Gelbein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax and currently serves as Fractional CFO for Dopple Labs, an AI-powered chatbot platform. Gelbein is also a partner at Jay Gelbein and Company, a certified public accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Mark Davids is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc., and has operated Estate & Charitable Design Concepts Inc. since 2004. Davids serves as a volunteer mentor and non-profit board member for the Man Kind Project. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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 large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alejandro Montero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at BMO Harris, N.A., and Brightview Landscape Development. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on model portfolios and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Nick Brengman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Uber Technologies, Home Depot, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Jonathan West is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. West serves on the Board of Directors for Twelve Traditions, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver these services alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Elliot Meibach is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.