Terry Pasquale is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also associated with Agia and QU Trading. Outside of his advisory work, he holds an IMM membership at the CME Exchange, which he leases as a source of passive income. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction.

Hannah Stamps is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2022. Prior to that, she was employed at Tulane University and Target. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by strategic allocation models and manager selections, integrating a range of fee arrangements, platforms, and proprietary research tools.

Brian Dillig is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer, Hightower Securities, LLC, since 2012. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm utilizes a multi-manager approach with access to affiliated and third-party managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with specialized strategies including alternative investments and custom indexing.

Connor Jones is a financial advisor at Mariner with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality and retail sectors. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and private funds, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to deliver customized, discretionary portfolios and also provides integrated tax and accounting services along with specialized financial wellness and family office solutions.

Michael Benoit is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2022, and previously held positions at Gofen and Glossberg, L.L.C. and Fort Washington Investment Advisors. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Kevin Doney is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer since 2014. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Mesirow Financial and Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. from 2001 to 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, including high net worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services.

Ernest Talarico III is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Mesirow Financial for 25 years before joining Creative Planning in 2023. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio techniques and comprehensive retirement plan services.

Charles Capozzoli is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL, bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and is currently also affiliated with Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he manages and plays for a men's baseball team in the Chicago North Men's Senior Baseball League. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Warren Mcguire is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra since 2018 and was previously with AXA Advisors. Mcguire serves as a director at SBSI, Inc., where he helps build new business and serve clients. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a range of clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Michalis Kritikos is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, Allstate, Gympass, PrintWithMe, and Scottrade. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Charles Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for advisory services.

Auddie Cousins is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2026, Cousins worked at Fidelity Investments and has held various roles in the financial and service sectors. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering tailored investment recommendations and annual financial reviews using Schwab’s proprietary research tools and asset allocation models.

Michael Margolis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Chicago, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, TD Ameritrade, and Merrill. Margolis holds a 1% stake and the title of CFO in a family enterprise related to a patented multi-use cup holder, though he is not actively involved in the business. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals with existing ties to TIAA retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm provides distinct planning and ongoing management services, including customized portfolio management, and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Usha Lettman is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Fifth Third Securities, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. She is based in Chicago, IL. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, implementing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Lexi Kovitz is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners, she worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and JMG Financial Group. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and employee benefit consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

George Pantazis is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Icma Retirement Corporation. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and many employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and manages a mix of in-house and third-party investment strategies overseen by a dedicated Investment Management & Research team.

Tracy McMahon is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at JMG Financial Group, LTD from 2016 to 2018. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Patrick Catarello is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2011 and previously at Stifel from 2006 to 2010. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning.

Kristopher Samiec is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2011 and holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Marc Lacher is a financial advisor at William Blair with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 credentials and has been with William Blair since 2013. Based in Chicago, IL, he operates within an enterprise firm employing more than 300 advisors. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary model portfolios and access to private investment opportunities.

John Kaldis is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Kaldis has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2021 and has a longer tenure with Fifth Third Bank starting in 2016. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients across both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple investment programs through the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and various strategies such as mutual funds, SMAs, and direct indexing.