David Kelly is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Crown Point, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He has no notable outside activities reported. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions featuring proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Lisa Crawford is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and also serves as an agent for Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Mark Dehaan is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Dehaan has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2018 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2016. Fifth Third Securities serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs via the Passageway platform, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and serving both high-net-worth individuals and business entities.

Jeffrey Grenchik is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at OFM Wealth from 2016 to 2022. He provides investment advice under the business name Harvest Financial Planning, LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes technology platforms and third-party managers to implement tailored investment strategies.

Christopher Crull is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2004. He is based in Orland Park, IL, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual high-net-worth clients and institutional investors such as corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple programs and third-party portfolio managers, including the Passageway Managed Account Program.

Chad Mast is a Certified Financial Planner® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2018. He previously worked with Independent Financial Partners and has maintained his own firm, Harvest Financial Planning LLC, since 2012. Mast also serves as a notary and is involved in tax preparation and consulting through Harvest Tax & Consulting, LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions, implementing fiduciary-based advice through a combination of technology platforms and external strategists.

Daniel Mckenna is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. for nine years. Mckenna provides administrative support to Private Advisor Group as part of his business activities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite and third-party programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology platforms while often implementing advice through third-party managers.

Melanie Chakos is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2022 and Fifth Third Bank since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Melanie is involved with Untangled Hope, an online e-learning venture. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets with a broad client base.

Paul Franco is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2016 and serves as an adjunct instructor at Calumet College of St. Joseph, teaching in the Business and Psychology departments. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent and is president of TAT Associates, LLC, a financial services firm. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions through a large network of advisors.

Roger Herrera IV is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent since 2017 and previously was employed by Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Additionally, Herrera supports life insurance sales and services as a regional internal marketing representative for Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he works part-time operating a customized photo booth for private events. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, with a dual SEC and FINRA registration, and manages multi-billion-dollar assets through a network of advisers and third-party asset managers.

Brandon Hanenburg is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company since 2023. Prior to that, he held roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s investment approach relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, servicing a large client base primarily through non-discretionary asset management.

Steven Magidson is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1983 and has an additional role as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving U.S. individuals—including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients—and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions.

Jeffery Berenson is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with NewEdge Advisors. His prior work includes six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of Orland Park, where he helps manage financial statements and supports local charitable activities. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm employs multiple program structures and integrates technology and centralized due diligence to support advisor and client needs.

Adam Paulson is a CFP® designee with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Mariner and has previously worked at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advising, he is involved in software development through his ownership of Zero To One, LLC, and he consults for BuildWise Solutions, LLC, a building materials manufacturer. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and accounting services along with specialized administrative Family Office capabilities.

Patricia Reilly is a financial advisor at William Blair with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with William Blair & Company L.L.C. since 1989. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 uses active, research-driven management across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Michael Gordon is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at True Wealth Advising, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the executor of the Esther Mae Henning estate. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary client programs.

Nathaniel Barnette is a CFP® professional at Private Advisor Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held positions at AT&T and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, Barnette provides administrative support to Private Advisor Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of managed account solutions and employs fiduciary-based advisory models, utilizing technology platforms and third-party managers to implement investment strategies.

Eric Speer is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Before joining Equity Services, he held roles at National Life Group and W&S Brokerage Services, Inc. He has also worked in education at several schools including South Central Schools and Hammond Academy. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, incorporating third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Jillian Kucik is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations, and has 15 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at AGIA, BANK of AMERICA, N.A., Merrill, and Structured Realty Group, LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she is an agent involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors, using discretionary unified managed accounts and incorporating technology-driven model solutions.

Trevor Johnson is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an online seller on eBay and TCGPlayer.com and creates trading and playing card content on YouTube. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway platform.