Ross Jannotta is a financial advisor at William Blair with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair & Company L.L.C. since 1997. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm pursues active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

Eric Anders is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. for 11 years before joining Fifth Third Securities in 2017. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account Platform, utilizing multiple third-party portfolio managers and strategies such as mutual funds, SMAs, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Louise Ozolins is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. \u0026Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment management and advisory services using both proprietary and third-party strategies, with a focus on ongoing monitoring and periodic account reviews.

Wendy Farrissey is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Northern Trust, among other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide investment selection, executing trades only with client authorization.

Robert Wayne is a financial advisor at SPC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Sigma Planning Corp. since 1998 and Sigma Financial Corporation since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a commissioner for the Lake Forest Cemetery Commission. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services, with an investment approach that emphasizes client suitability and offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary options.

Raymond Lombardi is a financial advisor at William Blair with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with William Blair & Co since 2006. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and offers proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

William Kasten is a financial advisor at William Blair with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair & Company L.L.C. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a principal in a boat and net storage business based in West Bend, Wisconsin. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division serves individuals, foundations, pension plans, and corporate clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and offers proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Gregory Hilgenberg is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC since 2010 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and primarily invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Jonathan Henkels is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Savant Wealth Management and The Northern Trust Company. Outside of financial services, he has experience linked to beverage distribution companies. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across multiple program platforms, leveraging third-party technology and a broad product set to accommodate various client needs.

Mark Friese is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has operated multiple financial and consulting ventures, including Friese Financial Advocates, Inc. and Canvas Financial, and is involved in marketing for financial services through FFA Sports Management. Additionally, he is a partner in an LLC formed to manage recreational real estate assets. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a variety of portfolio management approaches, including model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Mark Lockyer is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with PNC Wealth Management and has previous experience at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation to employees. The firm’s investment strategies are implemented via approved models using mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Benjamin Oxley is a financial advisor at William Blair with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at William Blair since 2018 and prior positions at Colliers International, Aon Risk Solutions, Duke Realty, and Northwestern University. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides clients with access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

John Reakes is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at &PARTNERS and has held previous roles at Old National Bank, LPL Financial, First Midwest Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Uvest Financial Services Group. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting, using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Mark De Merritt is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor Townsend And Kent, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in life insurance brokerage. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Peter Mott is a financial advisor at William Blair with 52 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with William Blair since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the non-executive chairman of ArmaLy Brands, a manufacturer and distributor of household products. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and offers proprietary investment models, private fund access, and co-investment opportunities.

Richard Stanfel is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at &PARTNERS. He previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Stanfel also manages a personal condominium and a family limited partnership that owns real estate holdings. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and utilizes both proprietary and third-party strategies, with services delivered through a dual-registered advisory and broker-dealer platform.

Matthew Palmere is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and AT&T. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Alexander Summers is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity Investments. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at Ben Moore Legacy Group, Merrill, Bank of America, and Bankers Life and Casualty. Outside of finance, he is a partner in Tim's Removal & Restoration LLC, organizing contractor labor for home improvement projects related to his family business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

August Negele is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in real estate as a data analyst and agent with Keller Williams and other brokerages. He continues to provide real estate data analysis on a contract basis alongside his financial advisory role. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm provides written recommendations across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Kyle Kibar is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kenosha, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for four years at Lennox International. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services.