Bryan Farrissey is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2013, and also has a background at LPL Financial and CUSO Financial Services. Farrissey holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with Baxter Credit Union since 2004. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a significant wrap fee program through LPL Financial that covers transaction costs for participating accounts.

Amanda Link is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Baxter Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Sunamerica. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach with third-party managers and model portfolios, managing approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets for around 870 clients through a team of 15 advisors.

Erika Bateman is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Inspirion Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and works from Libertyville, IL. Inspirion Wealth Advisors is a team of nine advisors managing approximately $1.24 billion in assets, providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary wrap fee portfolio management with a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, incorporating both long- and short-term trading strategies along with tax and corporate planning services.

Heather Wright is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience, currently serving at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC. She has been with BCU Wealth Advisors since 2017 and has prior experience at LPL Financial, CUSO Financial Services, Gem Financial Advisors, and Coldwell Banker. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach, utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a significant wrap fee program that covers transaction costs for participating accounts.

Daniel Shapiro is a financial advisor at New Vernon Wealth Management LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at New Vernon Wealth Management since 2013 and Sf Investments, Inc. since 1989. He is a minority owner of New Vernon Investment Management LLC, which acts as a general partner for several private funds. New Vernon Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a forward-looking, value-based investment philosophy with a focus on capital preservation, balanced income and growth, and capital appreciation, typically through mid- to long-term holdings.

Jingbo Pan is a financial advisor at Vestech Asset Management Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Coastal Investment Advisors and Axiom Capital Management. Outside of advising, he is president of J&Y CPA Consulting Company, P.C., an accounting and tax consulting business. Vestech Asset Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a mix of technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary management and project-based planning.

John Gillespie is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently a Senior Vice President at American Community Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Triad Advisors, Alight Financial Advisors, LLC, and Alight Solutions, LLC. American Community Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, group retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars, utilizing a combination of in-house portfolios and multiple third-party platforms.

Daniel Bouska is a financial advisor with TSFG, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with TSFG, LLC (doing business as Alchemy Advisors) since 2015 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial, LLC since 2004. Outside of advisory services, he offers life and fixed annuities to clients through TS Financial Group, LLC. TSFG, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis in security selection and manages client portfolios with a tailored approach, conducting regular reviews and offering financial planning at no additional charge to existing clients.

Casey Bloomer is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Baxter Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, BMO Harris Bank, and Fifth Third Securities. He also provides administrative support to BCU Wealth Advisors, an independent registered investment advisory firm. BCU Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, including ESG and Target Allocation ETFs, and operates a substantial wrap fee program custodied at LPL Financial.

Roberta Ferguson is a financial advisor at Aberdeen Wealth Management LLC with 26 years of experience. She holds the CFP® and CFA® designations. Aberdeen Wealth Management LLC provides personalized, fee-only investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with a focus on global diversification and manages approximately $699 million in client assets.

Ronald D'ancona is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Alley Company. His prior work includes positions at Morningstar Inc. and Constellation Software. Alley Investment Management Company provides discretionary separate-account portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, institutions, foundations, and family offices. The firm focuses on a tax-conscious, long-term large-cap equity approach with low turnover, utilizing ETFs and occasionally options and margin, and offers customized asset allocation and sub-advisory services.

Edwin Watson is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2012. He also holds the position of Associate Director of Wealth Management at Baxter Credit Union. Additionally, he is a licensed insurance agent with various unaffiliated carriers. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets using a core-plus-satellite approach that incorporates third-party managers and customized strategies.

Joseph Angileri is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Lake Zurich, IL, where he has worked since 2007. His tenure at Northern Trust Securities spans his entire financial advisory career. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer that provides discretionary portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a model-driven approach with a variety of investment products, including proprietary Northern Trust funds, ETFs, and third-party offerings, delivered through a wrap fee program on the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Rachel Hook is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Harbour Investments since 2023, with prior roles at Gradient Securities, Beacon Insurance Advisors, and Beacon Wealth Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she is also an independent insurance agent. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment approaches tailored by individual advisors and third-party managers.

Gary Komarek is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sound Income Strategies, LLC since 2016 and is also the president of North Shore Asset Management & Tax Advisory, Inc., where he oversees income tax preparation and insurance sales. His prior experience includes Capital Asset Advisory Services, LLC. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Tyler Braun is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Harbour in 2025, he was affiliated with 818 Capital Group, LLC and The Tranel Group, LLC since 2010. Outside of advisory roles, he was involved with Tb Taxidermy for 17 years and serves on the investment committee of Liberty One Investment Management, LLC. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment approaches and execution platforms tailored by individual advisers and third-party managers.

Eric Schmitz is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with five years of industry experience. He has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2016. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets and employs a customized investment process combining long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by an investment committee that conducts manager due diligence and monitoring.

Rob Kubik is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as a Benefits & Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025, and as a Financial Consultant at the same firm from 2016 to 2021. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Rob was a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2016. Rob specializes in helping clients maximize their workplace benefits, build wealth, and plan for retirement with a focus on tax-efficient investing. He employs a holistic approach to financial planning, aiming to create intentional and well-structured financial strategies. [No information was provided regarding Rob's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement.]

Peter Crabtree is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Paradigm Life Insurance Company, Prosperity Economics Partners LLC, and infinex Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with MooseLake LLC, operating businesses that buy and wholesale residential properties. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes manager selection and monitoring, supplemented by fundamental analysis of individual securities.

Nancy Brunn is a financial advisor with Latitude Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience and has also operated Brunn & Associates, Inc., a CPA firm specializing in accounting and tax preparation, since 2001. In addition to her advisory work, she handles accounting duties for an online specialty sales business. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.