Christopher Ruhnke is an advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Private Client Services and VestGen Wealth Advisors, as well as various positions during his time as a student at Northwest Missouri State University. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $6.66 billion for nearly 22,790 clients across 53 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and retirement plan services, developing client-specific strategies using multiple analytical approaches and often incorporating third-party managers in portfolio implementation.

Jonathan Lewis is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Peninsula Asset Management, Daley Financial Partners, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Jonathan is based in Summerland Key, FL. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers.

Thomas Reynolds is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with VestGen Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at LPL Financial, Securities America, Inc., and Landmark Capital Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Reynolds serves as vice chairman and board director of Shields Technology, a manufacturing and distribution company. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Thomas Gruszka is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at VestGen Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Wealth Management Group, LLC, and Sigma Financial Corporation. Based in Chicago, IL, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, employing a range of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Jordan Layer is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC and has held roles at Resources Investment Advisors, Triad Advisors, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, and Hornor Townsend & Kent. Layer is also licensed as an insurance agent. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services using a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers.

David Bolanos is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial LLC, Wealth Management Group, LLC, and Private Client Services. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a range of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Michael Moloney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with VestGen Advisors, LLC and previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He serves on the board of the E. Walter Hausstette Charitable Foundation, which provides grants to organizations primarily in the St. Louis area. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Brendan Donlevy is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Triad Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and Capital Forensics Inc. Brendan is based in Chicago, IL. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for about 9,453 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services. Their approach integrates client-specific goal setting with various analytical methods and may include third-party managers or affiliate strategies.

Erik Gutierrez is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lake Street Financial and NTN Bearing Corporation. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a process that integrates multiple analytical methods and may include third-party managers.

John Zielinski is a CFA® charterholder based in Chicago, IL, with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at VestGen Advisors, LLC and has been there since 2025, following a tenure at Optimum Investment Advisors, LLC from 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several farming operations through his ownership of multiple LLCs. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $6.66 billion for nearly 22,800 clients across 53 advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory to develop client-specific strategies and serves a diverse client base including institutional entities.

Alfred Holland is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Optimum Investment Advisors, LLC since 2014 and joined VestGen Advisors, LLC in 2025. Based in Chicago, IL, he is currently part of a multi-team advisory firm. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a diverse analytical approach and utilizes third-party managers and affiliate strategies to implement client portfolios.

Patrick Crowley is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 19 years, followed by roles at Wealth Management Group, LLC and Private Client Services. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Crowley Family Farm LLC, a small commercial property in Illinois. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients across 30 advisors. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a range of investment management and retirement plan services, utilizing a blend of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Jeffery Haller is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Fountain Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is a founding member and principal of VestGen Wealth Partners Holdings, LLC and a passive investor in a gym and fitness training business. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services using a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers.

Kevin Looser is a Series 63-registered advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hanlon Investment Management, Sigma Planning Corporation, and Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved with WebDocUSA, a platform providing web-based counseling and interpretation services for the deaf community. VestGen Advisors manages approximately $6.66 billion for nearly 22,790 clients through 53 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to develop client-specific strategies.

Joseph Esposito is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network and Private Client Services. Esposito also maintains a long-term affiliation with Ek&A. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers.

Mark Johnson is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Optimum Investment Advisors, LLC since 2015 before joining VestGen in 2025. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with services including investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan solutions, employing a mix of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

James Vande Logt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He currently serves at VestGen Advisors, LLC and Private Client Services, having previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Valmark Securities, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved as a co-founder and member of VestGen Wealth Partners Holdings, a financial services holding company. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a variety of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Stephen Weber is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Lake St, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for about 9,453 clients across 30 advisors. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Ursula Daley is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, she is a partner in a real estate investment LLC. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and may utilize third-party managers or affiliate strategies to implement client portfolios.

Nicholas Withington is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for about 9,453 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, employing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.