Michael Slowik is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Strategic Advisors Inc and Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. since 1993 and has been with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and the management of model portfolios. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive features such as registration as a commodity pool operator and the use of AI-driven research methods.

Catherine Jones is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has worked within the Financial Engines and Edelman Financial Services organizations since 2014. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools to offer both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management options.

William Schultz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. He is also the owner of a financial planning business operating as an LLC. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to tailor portfolios across various asset classes.

Nicole Borovicka is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked primarily at J.P. Morgan Securities, with a five-year break from the industry between 2017 and 2022. 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 through a quantitative and ESG-integrated approach.

Corey Klein is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Mullarkey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2012 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2021. Mullarkey serves as a board member for The Reading League Illinois, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

David Kaunelis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2002. 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.

Donna O'Brien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques while delivering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Chris Lindblad is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Brian Vodvarka is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2004 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians like BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, with a tiered wrap-fee structure and active oversight of its investment models.

Heidi Radder is a financial advisor with Cetera in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Gene Bell & Associates. In addition to her advisory work, she operates a small bookkeeping business, True Knack, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, including access to third-party managers and multiple portfolio models.

Michael Parris is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients and their families to understand their financial situations and develop comprehensive plans aimed at growing and protecting their wealth while working toward their financial goals. He emphasizes open communication and building strong, enduring relationships with his clients. Prior to his current role, Michael served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, he held positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., including Private Client Advisor from 2017 to 2022 and Private Client Banker from 2011 to 2017. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client advisory services.

Sardia Buari Wypych is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as CitiGroup Global Markets Inc. since 2016. 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, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Aminadab Lugo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder and officer at Emmanuel Bible Church in Berwyn, Illinois. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Steven Hefter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and treasurer of the Steve Hefter & Janice Hefter Family Foundation, where he spends time reviewing and identifying charitable giving opportunities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Blair Chozen is a Vice President Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2023. Blair has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, High Opportunity Financial Representative, and Tax Exempt Customer Service Associate. Blair is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Practitioner with a focus on wealth planning. Blair emphasizes listening and asking pertinent questions to understand clients' needs and uses Fidelity's resources to help clients explore financial strategies tailored to their circumstances and potential consequences. This approach aims to educate clients and empower them to make informed financial decisions. Outside of professional commitments, Blair has personal interests that include art, food, football, gardening, music, and pets.

Ryszard Szyndlar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at AMR Industries and PFS Investments Inc., alongside his ongoing work with Primerica Financial Services since 1996. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, delegating portfolio management and trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Brendan Mc Donnell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at BlackRock Investments for five years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and various advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Aneta Ivanova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Outside of finance, she teaches dance as a group fitness instructor at Lifetime Fitness Algonquin. 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 institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver comprehensive services.

Thomas Temple is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and manages portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.