Elisa Hanson is a financial advisor at Black Barn Financial, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Black Barn Financial since 2016. Black Barn Financial is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s five-advisor team manages approximately $164.6 million across 152 clients, offering discretionary asset management as well as financial planning and consulting services. Their investment approach combines fundamental and technical analysis across a variety of asset classes and incorporates client ESG preferences when requested.

Kent Alexander is a financial advisor with American Investors Company, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at American Investors Company since 2012 and also participates in insurance brokerage through Brady Harbord Payne Insurance Brokers. Outside of finance, Alexander is an artist who creates and promotes his own artwork. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, 401(k) advice, and conducts evaluations of third-party money managers while operating as both a registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser.

Matthew Krueger is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Simplicity Wealth since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in farming through Krueger Farms LLC and provides tax and business advisory services at Krueger & Associates Tax & Business Advisory, Inc. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers model portfolios along with advisory technology and operational support for other advisers.

Bryan Dern is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Savvy with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Maia Wealth, Mana Financial Group, Tosaf, Inc., and prior positions in various non-financial firms. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes investment plans based on client objectives and uses a primarily index-based, long-term approach complemented by active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing.

Marina Peacock is a financial advisor at Regal Investment Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bates Financial Advisors, Bates Securities, and Robert W. Baird. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in RPFab, LLC, a retail and online store business. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to registered advisers and their clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies through a sub-advisory platform.

Christopher Hessenflow is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealthcare Capital Management since 2010 and also maintains a role at SMB Advisors LLC since 2008. Hessenflow serves on the advisory board of Financeware, Inc., a technology firm related to investment services. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $3.03 billion for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by alternative investments and specialty platforms, with oversight by an Investment Policy Committee.

Mark Jones is a CFP® with 27 years of experience currently with Regal Investment Advisors LLC. He has worked at several firms, including Bates Financial Advisors, Inc. and its related entities for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, Jones serves as a deacon at Grace Reformed Baptist Church, where he assists with financial oversight and other church matters. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to SEC- and state-registered advisers and their clients. The firm specializes in a sub-advisory platform that manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies, focusing on trade execution, rebalancing, and overlay management.

Shawn Rooney is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience currently advising at Facet. His background includes roles at Ameriprise, Northwestern Mutual, Fidelity Investments, Raymond James, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he has engaged in rideshare driving with Uber and delivery services for DoorDash. Facet Wealth offers subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients across a range of wealth levels, utilizing technology-driven, model-based asset allocation primarily through ETFs. The firm’s approach includes integrated planning services and a flat subscription pricing model rather than traditional asset-based fees.

Dennis Anderson is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2013. He is also the owner of a grain and livestock farm in Viola, Illinois. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through fee-based wrap programs that incorporate both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Nicole Cordonnier is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years before joining Citigroup in 2023. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, providing a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and oversight committees.

David Reilly is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards & Co since 2013. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs and investment strategies managed internally and by third parties, supported by an in-house trading desk and an Investment Strategy Committee.

Joanna Geier is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently working at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously spent nine years at Jackson Financial Management. Outside of her advisory role, she consults on physical therapy data entry for Tomson Rehab. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, foundations, and non-profits, offering a range of advisory services including investment management, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm uses a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and implements portfolios through a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

James Wormley is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2013 and holds the Series 66 designation. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, retirement and investment management consulting, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Adam Hawkins is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Belvidere, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stephens Inc. and RSM, and he served in the U.S. Army from 2013 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is the President of the Belvidere Family YMCA Board and hosts a personal podcast featuring interviews with influencers in fitness, sports, and medicine. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Megan Anderson is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds a Series 66 license and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, she worked at Golden Technology and Randstad Technologies. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary wrap programs with various model strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Katharine Lois is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for six years before joining her current firm. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through consolidated wrap programs that include both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Jessica Park is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JWFS Equities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PNC Bank. She has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2025. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management through an integrated platform connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, delivering both point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Jason Giambarberee is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has experience in real estate sales and advisory roles dating back to 2012 and joined the financial services industry in 2024. Outside of financial advising, he has maintained a real estate career with @properties since 2020. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services closely with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio strategies and participant engagement through managed account options.

Sharon Santopadre is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 10 years before joining Integrated Wealth Concepts in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she dedicates a portion of her time to activities involving fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, and long-term care insurance. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office and retirement plan advisory services, and sponsors wrap-fee programs that emphasize customized portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Matthew Wormley is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2013. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management services, utilizing strategies managed internally and by third-party managers.