Anthony Hubick is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile.

John Seaman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Craig Alexander is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011 and also serves as an associate financial advisor at Piekarski and Associates, assisting with practice management and client service. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Karina Elperin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and currently works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual 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 as part of its financial planning process.

Kristen Folland is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2008. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches, including private funds and real-asset exposures.

Rama Talwar is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Their work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Premier Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as two years with Anthony Fiorelli State Farm Agency. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through a Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Mirza Baig is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Citi and Bank of America. Baig also has a background in education, having taught at Northeastern Illinois University. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeanne Varwig is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citadel Group Limited for 15 years and had a brief tenure at Karchmar Life Insurance and Legacy Planning. She serves on the board of Erie Elementary Charter School in Chicago, overseeing strategic direction and supporting fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Brandon Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent four years at CITIGROUP. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Sarah Bourdon is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and has been involved with The Next Level Planning Group since 2018. Outside of advising, she works part-time as a bartender at Moe's Cantina. OSAIC serves both retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios including stocks, bonds, and alternative investments.

Moira Brennan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Brennan Financial Group, PFS Investment Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. She also has involvement in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and a related affiliate. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Dennis Zielinski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Saint Charles, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1984. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation business where he assists clients with personal tax returns. 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Matthew Pfister is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 following his experience at Fidelity Investments and has over 13 years of experience in wealth management. In his current role, Matthew focuses on developing integrated, goals-based financial strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, timelines, liquidity needs, and personal preferences. Matthew’s areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment wealth management, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He works extensively with professionals and business owners, providing guidance on investment, tax mitigation, and wealth planning strategies to help build and sustain generational wealth. Additionally, Matthew offers support in exit planning, workplace retirement plans, and business lending or cash flow management strategies. Matthew holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also affiliated with the Cornell Baseball Alumni organization. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Sandra Rubeck is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2002. She has 12 years of industry experience and is based in Deer Park, Illinois. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Mcnamara is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, serving clients from St. Charles, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized team and proprietary research.

Jeffrey Antos is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 1998. He is also the owner of a CPA firm where he has acted as vice president since 1990, focusing on tax returns and related IRS matters. In addition to wealth management, he is involved in tax and accounting services through his own firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered adviser offering services to a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm supports multiple portfolio management approaches through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Joseph Gaspari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and also works with Alliant Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar as a musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joe Cuturilo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Stephen Olsen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Putnam Retail Management, Ameriprise, and Avantax Advisory Services. He is currently based in Schaumburg, Illinois. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Todd Lefevre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management from 2006 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology such as machine learning in its investment approach.