Top advisors focused on multi-state taxation in Illinois

Kevin Hanrahan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He has held positions at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Hanrahan holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm integrates deeply with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities across multiple program strategies.

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. Prior to entering the financial industry, she worked in education for eight years. Outside of advising, Kristin is an author and publisher of a basketball coaching notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base with a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types and investment vehicles.

Charles Bachtell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Managing Partner of the Academy of California Examinations, which provides exam preparation for financial services licensing. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm provides a variety of investment delivery options supported by an in-house Research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage services tailored to client needs.

Jessica Stanley is a financial advisor at Rezny Wealth Management, Inc. in Aurora, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Rezny Wealth Management since 2009. Rezny Wealth Management primarily serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning on a fee-only basis. The firm manages approximately $506 million in client assets, utilizing a Global Tactical Opportunity Portfolios framework that combines quantitative and fundamental analysis across a range of investment styles.

Anthony Lyons is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works alongside a team of financial professionals to provide guidance aimed at helping clients achieve peace of mind and live with purpose. He focuses on actively listening to clients' concerns and suggesting courses of action to support their financial goals. Anthony has held various roles in the financial services industry since 2016, including positions as a Financial Advisor at PNCI and Edward Jones, Private Wealth Advisor at Regions Bank, and Vice President-Planning & Development Manager at Arvest Wealth Management. His experience spans several organizations, reflecting a broad background in financial consulting and wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in baseball, cars, football, and social events with friends.

Richard Brandi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank ssb since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Luciano Duque is a financial advisor at Sardona Global Advisors LLC based in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with over 15 years of experience. His prior roles include positions at Securitize Markets, Solomon Capital Management, SW Financial, and Morgan Stanley, as well as leadership at Latinpago and Duque Investment Group. Sardona Global Advisors LLC provides investment management primarily to pooled vehicles, private funds, and institutional clients, while also serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-asset, multi-manager approach, conducting due diligence and oversight of sub-advisers and offering additional services such as private fund administration and corporate management.

Brandon Catrett is a financial advisor at Ridgeline Private Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Stewardship Legacy Coaching, Stewardship Advisory Group, Cadwell Wealth, and Southeastern University Athletics. Ridgeline Private Wealth manages approximately $162 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private placement advisory services. The firm combines quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis to guide portfolio decisions and incorporates both long-term and short-term investment strategies.

Franco Fullana is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner in The Bobonis, Ochoa and Fullana Group. He has been with Merrill Lynch since November 2010 and began his career in wealth management in 2000. Franco focuses on serving high net worth clients, including physicians, attorneys, engineers, business owners, and families with inherited wealth, helping them diversify their portfolios across asset classes and international markets. Franco's approach integrates investment strategies with tax planning and estate planning, often collaborating with attorneys and CPAs to set up trusts, wills, or LLCs tailored to clients' needs. He emphasizes the importance of diversification and leverages Merrill Lynch's global research and proprietary model portfolios while customizing solutions with professional managers. Franco holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad de PR Recinto Mayaguez and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in Spanish and English. Outside of his professional life, Franco and his wife Melissa are parents to two daughters. They enjoy spending time at their country house with family and friends. Franco has interests in Puerto Rican cuisine, cooking, travel, and boating.

Todd Norris is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors following their acquisition of Glass Jacobson Wealth Advisors. He previously worked at Glass Jacobson Wealth Advisors, Facet Wealth, Life Plan Financial, and Prime Investment Advisors. Glass Jacobson Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory and financial planning alongside integrated services such as tax preparation, accounting, business consulting, and litigation support. The firm uses a quarterly-investment committee approach focused on diversified asset allocation, managing accounts on a household basis with both discretionary and limited non-discretionary relationships.