Ian Hamann is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Lisle, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2023 and has prior experience in various roles including positions at Voyage Financial Group and GA Drywall. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Anthony Malano is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial Inc. and has been with Mid America Financial Group since 2008, where he is also involved in fixed life and annuity insurance services as a licensed agent. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and provides access to discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Mansoor Ahmed is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in several healthcare-related businesses, including medical billing, dental practice management, chronic care management services, and a medical device company. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate entities, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach utilizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management tools.

Walter Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, LPL Financial, Fifth Third Securities, A. G. Edwards & Sons, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He serves as a non-profit board member for River Bend HOA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, insurance, and trust-related services through affiliated entities.

Brian Ohlinger is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked across multiple Ameriprise entities since 2020, as well as at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Finance Advisory Committee for the City of DeKalb, providing input on municipal budgets and financial planning. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment universe tied to affiliated product partners.

Daniel Sypien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Woodridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Dennis Gorski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at Thrivent Financial, American United Life, and Wela Financial, where he is currently owner and president. Gorski is also the founder and executive director of Dynamis Ministries, focused on Christian generosity planning. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software tools, with options for clients to implement recommendations through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Scott Hoeppel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1996. In his role, he develops customized financial strategies tailored to his clients' individual goals, focusing on areas such as retirement income planning, wealth management, education funding, and tax minimization. He serves clients with a comprehensive approach that goes beyond portfolio management to address their unique needs. With 30 years of experience, Scott holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois. He received the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ certification in 2007 and also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2021 through 2026. Scott lives in Chicago's western suburbs with his wife and three sons. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

William Lymangood III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Lisle, Illinois. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust based in Naples, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment services alongside its planning offerings.

Fabricia Gibler is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. In this position, she focuses on providing disciplined and structured financial planning and investment guidance tailored to individual client priorities and values. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Fabricia worked as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2024. Her experience in financial services spans several years, during which she has helped clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Fabricia is dedicated to building long-term client relationships based on trust, consistency, and care.

Vijay Raje Mehta is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. He provides ongoing advice and adapts investment plans as clients' situations evolve. His expertise encompasses a broad range of financial planning areas, including funding education, preparing for retirement and healthcare costs, managing competing financial demands such as home buying and eldercare, and creating personalized wealth management strategies. Vijay holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Vijay earned a Bachelor's Degree from Mohan Lal Sukhadia University and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Rajasthan University. He is proficient in both English and Hindi.

Joanne Allessi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Russell Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Burr Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 20 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Village Trustee for Burr Ridge. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated recommendation tools to support personalized retirement planning.

Mark Hilde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Susan Hills is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and treasurer for Just Giants Rescue Inc., an organization that rescues giant breed dogs, and works as a co-trustee of non-family trusts. She is also involved with Melaleuca as a consumer direct marketer. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Ignacio Guerrero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at several notable firms, including BMO Harris Financial Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Citigroup Global Markets. Guerrero also operates a DBA related to his LPL business under the name BMO Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor-facing tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Kevin Riordan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lisle, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Skibinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Amsted Rail. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Paul Caputo Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank, N.A., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and technology tools.

Richard Madal is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a band member and serves as an elder and trustee at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning across a wide range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.