Charles Ieuter is a financial advisor at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His career includes work at LPL Financial since 2014 and founding Secure Futures, Ltd. in 1983, where he currently serves as president. Sequoia Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative optimization, third-party research, and manager selection to tailor portfolios, offering both discretionary management and third-party strategist models.

Aldin Rakovic is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citizens Securities, Inc., and Chase Investment Services Corp. before joining SGL Financial in 2026. SGL Financial, LLC serves financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and oversight of sub-advisers, emphasizing broad diversification and long-term asset allocation.

Robert Eisenberg is a financial advisor with SGL Financial, LLC, holding Series 66, 65, and 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Verity Asset Management, and Brookstone Capital Management. SGL Financial, LLC serves financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes broad diversification and long-term asset allocation, typically implementing portfolios through third-party money managers and a contractually exclusive sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital.

Jonathan Wylie is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC. He has worked at LPL Financial, Baxter Credit Union, and Woodbury Financial Services, among other firms. 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 alongside customized strategies.

Michael Deering is a financial advisor at Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and has been associated with Mowery & Schoenfeld since 2011, working in both wealth management and as a tax partner involved in tax preparation and planning. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm customizes portfolios based on client circumstances and risk tolerance, using a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party money manager oversight.

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.

Charles Melka is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. He also maintains a role with LPL Financial, LLC, where he has worked concurrently since 2015. Melka provides financial advisory services including insurance policy servicing for his clients. Sequoia Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative optimization, third-party research, and manager selection to tailor portfolios and provides both discretionary management and third-party strategist models.

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.

Timothy O'Donnell is a financial advisor with Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Sequoia Wealth Management since 2015 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President and Chair of the Election Operations Committee for the Barrington Township Republican Organization. Sequoia Wealth Management advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative optimization, third-party research, and manager selection, offering discretionary management and third-party strategist models tailored to clients’ goals.

Nancy Effert is a financial advisor at Essex LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at ChangePath, LLC and Partnervest Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in life insurance and annuity sales through Effert Financial Solutions. Essex LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $563 million for around 600 clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consultation services, employing model portfolios and a range of analytical approaches to asset selection and monitoring.

Colin Hartwell is a financial advisor at Essex LLC with a Series 65 credential and is early in his career. His work history includes multiple roles at Essex LLC since 2023 and prior experience in education at various schools and Miami University. Essex LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $649 million across individual and institutional clients. The firm uses a multi-member investment policy committee to develop model portfolios with a mix of fundamental, technical, and sector analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial 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 with New Vernon Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at New Vernon Wealth Management since 2013 and has been with Sf Investments, Inc. since 1989. Shapiro is a minority owner of New Vernon Investment Management LLC, which acts as general partner for several private funds. New Vernon Wealth Management primarily advises high-net-worth families and individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management to trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a forward-looking, value-based investment approach with a mid- to long-term time horizon, incorporating global equities, fixed income, and thematic strategies such as an International Dividend Strategy and a NextGen Growth Portfolio.

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.

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, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial, Baxter Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, BMO Harris Bank, and Fifth Third Securities. Bloomer also provides administrative support to BCU Wealth Advisors. BCU Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets through a team of 15 advisors. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, with a significant wrap fee program that includes active and passive strategies custodied at LPL Financial.

Justin Nolan is a financial advisor at Essex LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Essex LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Nolan serves as a director for FPI Inc., a forging industry company, and participates on the finance committee of Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette, Illinois. Essex LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, pension, and charitable organizations. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios using a multi-member investment policy committee and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and sector analysis across various asset classes.

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 three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Alley Company. His prior experience includes roles at Morningstar Inc. and Constellation Software. Alley Investment Management Company primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions, offering discretionary separate-account portfolio management focused on U.S. large-cap equities, fixed income, and ETFs. The firm employs three flagship equity strategies and incorporates fundamental analysis and tax-efficient, low-turnover asset allocation in its investment approach.