Salvador Briseno is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc., Citicorp Investment Services, and Citigroup Global Markets before joining Fifth Third Securities in 2009. Briseno holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, incorporating third-party portfolio managers and various investment strategies such as SMA and direct indexing.

Juan Aguilar is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Aurora, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Aguilar serves as a soccer referee for the U.S. Soccer Federation and assists with legal document preparation for Zeigler Chrysler, as well as working part-time in customer service at a firearm dealer and range. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of investment programs on its Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers with advisor-guided investment strategies.

Stephen Sumeraj is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with PNC Investments since 2012. Outside his advisory role, he operates ESBE Auctions as a sole proprietor, a non-investment related business. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven model selection and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Teresa Devereux is a financial advisor at William Blair with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with William Blair since 2015. 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 access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

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.

Kelly Manchac is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments for 23 years before joining Hightower in 2022. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, with a focus on manager selection and multi-manager solutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment vehicles through its network of Advisor Practices.

Michael Krucek is a financial advisor at SPC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with SPC since 2011. Krucek also has a long tenure at Sigma Financial Corporation beginning in 2004. In addition to advisory work, he sells insurance products including life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering both discretionary and nondiscretionary solutions tailored to client needs.

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 Wapner is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2017 and previously was with Utopia Green Consulting from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Board of Trustees and Board Secretary for Park Ridge Friends of the Parks. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services ranging from fiduciary consulting and plan design to advisor-managed accounts and acts as an ERISA fiduciary where applicable.

Luis Markin is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and JP Morgan. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types, including mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing, delivering its investment solutions via the Passageway Managed Account Platform.

James Zika is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and leverages its institutional scale and unique market roles to provide customized solutions.

Ruben Zapata Jr. is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Melrose Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2009. 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 combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, offering multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Angela Burdelik is a financial advisor at William Blair with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with William Blair & Company L.L.C. since 1992. Based in New Lenox, IL, she has spent her entire career at the firm. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides clients access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

Sarah Krapec is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Global Retirement Partners, LLC, Strategic Retirement Partners, and Kestra Financial, Inc. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account 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.

Brenda Long is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Principal Securities since 2003 and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2000. She is also designated as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across multiple Principal entities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Stephen Berenson is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant. Outside of advisory work, he is a managing partner at RL Tax and Bookkeeping, LLC, which provides tax accounting services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and centralized due diligence to support advisor and client needs.

Thomas Bolanowski is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at firms including B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Securities Corporation, Equity Services Inc, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in homebuilding through ownership in TBOMAC, LLC. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Mark Wheeler is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience and has been with William Blair since 2009. He is based in Orland Park, IL, and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across various asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private fund opportunities.

Brenda Ingram is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at GWN Securities since 2015, alongside operating Ivory Tower Financial Services since 1994. Ingram serves as vice president and board member of Eric Family Services, a nonprofit organization. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and is noted for its legacy use of market-timing and momentum-based investment strategies.