Joshua Newes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cetera and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC. 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 brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Matthew Kooperman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Edward Jones. He serves as a trustee and agent of record for his parents in an outside insurance business. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model utilizing LPL programs and third-party asset managers, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

George Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 1982. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kimberly Betke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Grayslake, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Frederick Fox is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1977 and has also worked at Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rauf Noorie is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has experience in financial consulting and has previously served as a Private Client Advisor at JPMorgan in 2022, as well as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase and Company from 2018 to 2022. He focuses on collaborating with clients to understand their motivations and build financial plans that align with their goals, values, and life situations. His approach includes providing clarity, perspective, and guidance to clients whether they are planning for the future or navigating changes. Noorie is committed to working with clients toward achieving a confident financial future.

Martin Friedman is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2014. He previously operated Level Four Advisory Services and maintains a CPA practice specializing in tax preparation and accounting services. Friedman also functions as an insurance broker and provides consulting services in addition to his advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management solutions.

Benjamin Drescher is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2018. Prior to his current role, he worked at One Off Hospitality Group for two years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform of investment, custody, and capital markets solutions.

Margaret Mc Mahon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for eight years with School District 69. She holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Milan Patel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Fifth Third Securities, and FIFTH THIRD BANK/MB Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

David Bruskin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 22 years prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.

Cheryl Red is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Her prior experience includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Be Incredible Coaching. She serves as president of Woodstock Professional Business Women, a nonprofit focused on raising scholarships for women returning to school. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options.

Paul Stepankovskiy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Northbrook, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he served on the endowment investment committee of B'Nai Jehoshua Congregation, advising on asset allocation and investment decisions for the community's endowment funds. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Julie Bjorklund is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Raymond James & Associates and Wells Fargo Advisors. Since 2025, she has been an owner of Kapraun and Bjorklund Wealth Advisors LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of portfolio management strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Kathleen O'Sullivan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Northbrook, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at Scripps Networks Interactive from 2010 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Kathy Merritt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and LPL Financial. Merritt is also a co-owner of JPV Financial Inc., an advisory business based in Grayslake, IL. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Thomas Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and the University of Wisconsin - Parkside. Merrill 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.

Michael Kalas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-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 within its investment offerings.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Howard Farms in Maquon, Illinois. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Brian Jensen is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Jensen is a passive investor in a legal marijuana farm and distribution business in California. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms, and operates a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.