Julianne Ness is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She worked previously at Deutsche AM Distributors, Inc. and LPL Financial before joining Fisher Investments in 2020. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as secretary for a homeowners association, where she takes meeting notes for approximately 94 homes. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management tools.

Karen Simmons is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2003, with a recent one-year tenure at Bank of America, N.A. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Rachel Schuck is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Pub 222 from 2011 to 2017. She also consults on investment decisions for her husband's company, Chicago Private Air, an airplane management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Jayson Kaus is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and has previously worked at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Kaus serves as a committee member for the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Rotary Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Jahkelle Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at BMO Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and JPMorgan Securities. Jones is currently based in Schaumburg, Illinois. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Gail Clark is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through referrals with affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based, tiered wrap fee structure.

Edgar Bautista is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2006. Bautista’s background includes ongoing involvement with TSA since 2016. He is also involved in the sale of non-investment products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered, percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Frank Gioe is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Empower Financial Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics. The firm offers these services through a network of Financial Advisors and maintains separate planning and managed-account programs without discretionary trading authority.

Erik Mansfield is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, United Home Loans, and Midwest Equity Mortgage. He is based in Arlington Heights, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across the United States. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mahua Chakraborty is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020 and previously spent time at Axa Advisors, Llc. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed as a homemaker from 2011 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a variety of advisory models through third-party managers and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Benjamin Grey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Itasca, IL, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations. He has seven years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2019, following six years at Wheaton College. Outside of his advisory role, Grey serves as the Director of High School Ministry at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wheaton, IL, where he leads weekly youth activities and organizes seasonal retreats and mission trips. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive national network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its integrated capabilities including trust services and securities-based lending.

James Mcghee is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Ehlert Financial Group, Inc. in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jeffrey Sachs is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2013 and also operates SLSACHS Financial Services, Ltd, a separate advisory business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Thomas Buckley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Itasca, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously held roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a commissioned notary. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sheila Gugliuzza is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Charles Schwab in Schaumburg, IL, and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Financial Engines Advisors, and TIAA. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental services business in Maui. Charles Schwab serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its 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 models supported by centralized custody and order-routing, with a focus on multi-asset portfolios and alternative investments.

Morgan Kranz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Algonquin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various service positions including as a child-care worker and in fitness and hospitality. Outside of advising, he is involved in catering services as a server for events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Adam Marfurt is the Vice President and Branch Leader responsible for leading a team of financial professionals to deliver an exceptional client experience and foster long-term relationships. He has held leadership roles as a Branch Leader at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2022 and at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2021. Prior to his leadership positions, Adam worked as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2017 and as an Active Trader Account Executive at TradeStation Securities from 2010 to 2014. Adam's professional experience spans client relationship management, team leadership, and financial consulting across multiple firms in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional career, Adam is interested in running, soccer, and tennis.

Daniel Liebers is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC for 21 years. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset management programs, often utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Rafal Mosior is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and also has experience with Bank of America, N.A. outside of Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, Mosior is involved part-time with T.A.R. Restoration Inc., a roofing company where he conducts client meetings and roof inspections. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Sayre is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including 13 years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC, before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for multiple family trusts. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research-driven investment strategies with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.