Peter Dubois is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. He serves on the Investment Committee of North Shore Congregation Israel, a nonprofit organization based in Glencoe, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Marvin Heiman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Sussex Financial Group, Inc. for 38 years. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors with a variety of strategic and tactical investment options.

Richard Augustine Sr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Austin Bancorp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of R.J. Augustine & Associates, a firm providing tax, accounting, and strategic business services, and is treasurer of the Founders Club Homeowners Association. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various investment strategies and third-party manager programs.

Brian Mondi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glenview, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2020, including six years at PremierFMS prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a detailed Recommendation Report and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data within a structured investment framework tied to Ameriprise-managed assets.

Julia Pierre Louis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and employs a forward-looking approach to capital markets, with capabilities that include derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Louis Gottlieb is a financial advisor at Osaic with 28 years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Osaic since 2007 and was previously with Ameriprise for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Gottlieb is a partner at Gottlieb Advisory Group, LLC, assisting clients with their life insurance needs, and serves as Secretary of The Delaware Valley Fairness Project, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing equality, education, and support for disadvantaged populations. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a platform notable for its scale, affiliate network, and integration of alternative investments.

Matthew Goldhaber is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Lake Forest, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including 19 years with Fisher Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Temple Am Shalom, a religious organization. Fisher Investments serves a global client base of institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and manages risk using various tactical and tax-aware strategies.

Kristie Manheim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 20 years and RBC Capital Markets for one year before joining Merrill in 2022. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kathy Borkovec is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005 and 2006, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 options, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational systems.

Michael Barwacz is currently a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2019, serving previously as a Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2024 and as a Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as a Premium Investment Consultant for Merrill Edge between 2017 and 2019. Michael brings over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. His background includes a decade as Director of Retail Trading at TD Ameritrade from 2007 to 2017 and over two decades as a Market Maker at the Chicago Board Options Exchange from 1984 to 2007. This extensive experience supports his focus on building comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual goals. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys activities such as cooking and baking, family engagements, fitness, football, music, and photography.

Benjamin Gottlieb is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Schaumburg, Illinois. He specializes in working with businesses on retirement, benefit, executive, and equity compensation program needs, supporting companies and individuals in developing retirement programs specific to their plan design. As part of a team, he follows a methodical process to review current plans and look for opportunities to improve technology, reporting, fees, and risk management to help companies fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. Ben began his career in the financial services industry in 2008. He is a member of the Institutional Advisory Council (IACTM) at Merrill, which includes retirement and institutional designated advisors who provide input to firm management. Ben holds several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CkP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He graduated from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland and completed the UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education Program in 2018. Ben lives in the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois with his wife, Kristen, and their three children, Charlotte, Jack, and Taylor. In his free time, he enjoys football, golf, hockey, activities that help animals, and spending time with his family. He is involved with community organizations such as the Humane Society, Love for Liam, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Aruna Sriram is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to deliver customized asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Grant Hardy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, his work history includes roles at Intertek, Amazon, and Kentwood Public Schools, alongside periods of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily comprising 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Jonathan Laven is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its predecessor, Axa Advisors. He serves on the board of directors for the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, advising the organization on supporting abuse survivors. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers services through Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and discretionary management models.

Frank Difino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2007, including 14 years at J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.

Lushone Bennett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and the Global Investment Committee’s market outlooks.

Yekaterina Teryokhina is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Osaic FA, Inc., Ayco (Goldman Sachs), and AXA Equitable. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Andrew Fine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2026, after working at Medline Industries, LP and Horizon Therapeutics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses firm-approved tools and scenarios to model outcomes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Sandeep Merneedi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at firms including Thrivent Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he co-owns House of Aure LLC, an Indian ethnic clothing brand focused on men's apparel. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advising program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes ESG considerations within its recommended investment strategies.

Christopher Stevens is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2024 before joining UBS. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.