Nathan Haas is a financial advisor at Haas Trade Advisors LLC holding a Series 65 designation. Based in Davis Junction, IL, he provides financial planning and consulting with a focus on long-term, strategic investment guidance. Haas Trade Advisors delivers written financial plans covering asset allocation, retirement, tax, estate, cash flow, and education planning primarily through virtual meetings. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning without managing client assets or accepting trading discretion.

Barbara Lane is a financial advisor at Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Pathfinder Advisory since 2011 and also has experience at Sr. Capital Management dating back to 2005. Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives, incorporating investor education and financial coaching as part of its services.

Jeffrey Dibenedetto is a financial advisor at DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd with 9 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with the firm since 2004. DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd provides discretionary investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, family trusts, charitable foundations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with customized, diversified asset allocations, combining actively managed mutual funds with individual stocks, bonds, CDs, and REITs.

Timothy Knauf is a financial advisor at Midwest Financial Associates, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at firms including Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Williams-Manny, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a shareholder in THE PENSION SPECIALISTS, LTD., a company providing 401(k) plan administration services. Midwest Financial Associates offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm constructs customized portfolios using asset allocation and tactical shifts across mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities, typically exercising discretionary authority and aligning investment decisions with financial planning.

Philip Guske is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and has been with Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. since 2003. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Rockford, IL. Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios, incorporating investor education and financial coaching as part of its planning process.

Benjamin Murray is a financial advisor at Midwest Financial Associates, Inc. in Rockford, IL, with 47 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. from 2009 to 2021. Outside of advising, he owns an insurance agency that sells life insurance to individuals. Midwest Financial Associates provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on customized portfolios using asset allocation and tactical shifts across various asset classes, typically managing client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Philip Guske is a financial advisor with Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Pathfinder Advisory since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Guske owns and operates a commercial real estate rental company. Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services along with investor education and financial coaching.

Jeffrey Aurand is a financial advisor at Vista Investment Partners with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at PNC Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages bitcoin mining operations through 815 Bitcoin, LLC. Vista Investment Partners serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, typically working with clients who meet an investable-asset threshold. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation and manager selection through fundamental analysis and proprietary strategies, including the use of bitcoin as part of client portfolios.

Shawn Quam Schulz is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is a co-owner of The Wood Shop, a non-investment-related business. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Jarrett Heck is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at NuVista Capital Management and Wesley Willows. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies using a variety of instruments and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Alexander Draves is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance at Lavelle Industries and Dennies Van Rossum Masonry. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Cyla Fromm Minett is a financial advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and D.A. Davidson & Co. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses an open-architecture approach to portfolio management, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with access to multiple custodial and advisory platforms.

Jon Aldrich is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther Finance Advisors and previously spent over two decades at Focus Financial Advisors. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Rachel Hall is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors in Rockford, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. She has been with United Capital Financial Advisors since 2014. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses discretionary asset-allocation models, offers portfolio customization for ESG and faith-based preferences, and supports clients with technology and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Jakob Boley is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Plan2Thrive Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and an Investment Committee, offering a range of services from portfolio management to specialized consulting.

Matthew Casatico is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Aldrich Wealth, Ameritas Advisory Services, and David White & Associates. Outside of advisory roles, he was involved with Charity Benefit Auctions from 2020 to 2022. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized consulting such as Deferred Sales Trust™ and Opportunity Zone advice.

Gregory Davis is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Choreo, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Choreo, he worked for RSM US Wealth Management LLC for 16 years. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Nicholas Bertozzi is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cherry Bekaert Wealth Management and SBK Financial, Inc. since 2013. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Audrey Blanke is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Choreo, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Robert W. Baird and ATLATL Advisers. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios, managing assets through separately managed accounts, registered and private funds, and specialized consulting services.

Martin Weiss is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Flying Eagle Financial since 2013 alongside his current role at Gibbs Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, Weiss is an independent insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance products including life, health, and long-term care insurance. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and model portfolios guided by various analytical approaches. The firm emphasizes risk assessment, tax-efficient strategies, and guaranteed-income solutions in its investment process.