Lamberto Gatilao is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rolling Meadows, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a BMW repair shop and works as a part-time Uber driver. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively offered separately managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Martin Gruner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing tailored, primarily non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Albina Jashari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Niles, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Telekom Albania and One Telecommunication. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a structured advisory program that focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Karen Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kelsey Cagle is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has held roles at Fidelity Investments and its affiliated entities from 2013 to 2025 before joining Cetera and its associated firms in 2025. Cagle is a partner at Shoreline Financial Partners, where she provides financial services. She is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Kathleen Collier is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Anthony Derose is a financial advisor at Osaic with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously spent 13 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and service through DEROSE FPG LLC, focusing on health insurance and various annuity and life insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments, and it is notable for its scale, recent consolidation activity, and complex affiliate network.

Ryan Roth is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Cynthia Chase is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2011 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director and secretary on the board of Fogg System Company, Inc., a medical test equipment manufacturer. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies with support for trading, account administration, and custody.

Amy Jason is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1998. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kurt Reif is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes 17 years at Lincoln Financial Securities and long-term involvement with Kensington Financial Services and Kensington Insurance Agency, where he serves as owner and president of businesses focused on the sale of life, health, disability, property and casualty insurance, as well as fixed and indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services that encompass financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment process uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by multiple program options and a complex affiliate network.

Peter Woods is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Skokie, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he held roles at YG3 Investments, UrLife Media, Postmates, and Framework Studio. He is a partner in a retail business, Reelteezers LLC, and serves on the finance committee for Pennoyer School District 79. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Beaderstadt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army Des Plaines Corps. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary portfolio management or institutional mandates. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” while keeping services separate.

Brian Pelling is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Geneos Wealth Management, JWC Inc, DV Trading, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides a range of financial products through bank and insurance affiliates.

Bruce Biedar is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including a restaurant business and a robotic surgery products company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Bevan Bradshaw is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Skokie, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan since 2011, including seven years at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and currently at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mari Danner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Chris Mancera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. since 2010 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2005. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Winnetka, Illinois. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jeffrey Schmidt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Black Rose Consulting Group. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Stephanie Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Edward Jones and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors and Invesco. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products under a fiduciary standard.