Joseph Mougette is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history at Appreciation Financial, Carmax, and Aramark Corp. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent. Encompass More Asset Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, with a focus exclusively on individual and HNW investors.

Steven Bruno is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. based in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at M. Brown Financial Advisors and Thumbprint, Inc. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients through a network of investment advisor representatives. The firm offers a range of services including advisor-managed accounts and retirement plan advisory, with investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Breanna Coffey is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. She currently works at Calamos Wealth Management LLC and previously held roles at Corient Services LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates an Etsy shop specializing in custom-designed clothing and merchandise. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process involves comprehensive idea sourcing, evaluation, portfolio construction, and monitoring, supported by an affiliated ecosystem that includes multiple investment vehicles and trust services.

Anton Schirmang is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Calamos Wealth Management LLC. His prior roles include positions at Corient Services LLC, RWA Wealth Partners, Polaris Wealth Advisory Group, Origin Investments, Polaris Greystone Financial Group, and Nuveen Investments. Outside of finance, he owns Salt Fitness North Shore, a group fitness and barre business where he oversees financial operations. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a structured investment process involving idea sourcing, evaluation, portfolio construction, and monitoring, often integrating affiliated investment vehicles and services.

Roland Stadelmann is a financial advisor with Latitude Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Latitude Advisors and GWN Securities since 2010 and has worked with MassMutual since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Palmetto Tax Centers, LLC, which provides advanced income tax planning and preparation services. Latitude Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and corporate clients, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses valuation-driven and momentum-based multi-asset model strategies, managing most accounts on a discretionary basis with continuous monitoring and rebalancing.

Dennis Breier is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors since 2023 and previously at Guardian Estate Solutions and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of advisory work, he manages funeral pre-planning and pre-paid contracts at Modell Funeral Home. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing over $10 billion for nearly 30,000 clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support through a network of nearly 300 investment representatives. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies with tailored asset allocations that may be discretionary or non-discretionary.

Phillip Smolinski is a financial advisor at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fairhaven Wealth Management, LLC. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, including services for trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee and combines enterprise-scale infrastructure with specialized operational features such as tax-aware strategies and advisor involvement in adult-education teaching.

Adam Naser is a financial advisor with Advisory Alpha, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Wealth Advisors, Gradient Advisors, AE Wealth Management, and O'Connor Wealth Management. Naser is also a co-owner and investment advisor representative at Naser & O'Connor Wealth Management. Advisory Alpha is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $4.3 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach through a centralized Investment Team and serves as a subadvisor and co-advisor to other registered investment advisers.

Jennifer Taylor is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Fairhaven Wealth Management and Fidelity, where she spent over 25 years in various advisory roles. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee and incorporates tax-aware strategies, sub-advisers, and a multi-advisor platform supported by enterprise-scale infrastructure.

Anthony Lavarda is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of St Raphael Lame Ducks, a prayer and social service group. World Equity Group provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, business entities, non-profit organizations, and financial institutions. The firm uses a combination of model-based and customized investment approaches, including proprietary models and third-party manager allocations, managing approximately $944.7 million in assets.

Bradley Karkula is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Calamos Wealth Management LLC and Calamos Financial Services LLC, having previously worked at Citibank, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan in various capacities. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process involves rigorous idea sourcing, evaluation, and portfolio construction, often utilizing affiliated Calamos Funds and investment vehicles within a comprehensive governance framework.

Jeremy Ftacek is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Invest Financial Corp. He is also a founding partner and investment advisor representative of Ftacek Financial Services, LLC. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, charities, and broker-dealer customers through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial and retirement planning, family office services, and financial education, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, custom-traded accounts, and third-party money managers.

Phillip Miodowski is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., CIBC Private Wealth Management, The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, and Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation and ongoing monitoring across a range of investment vehicles, including individual equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Joseph Weidenbach is a financial advisor with Calamos Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calamos in 2022, he spent a decade at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank. He serves as a trustee for the University of Dayton and is a board member of the Naperville Development Partnership. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process involves a combination of quantitative and qualitative evaluation, portfolio construction, and ongoing monitoring, with a notable affiliated ecosystem that includes various investment vehicles and trust services.

Thea Reynolds is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ausdal since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor and president of Budget in a Binder, a business focused on teaching and counseling individuals on budgeting and living within their means. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors, offering investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

Trent Warren is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Fairhaven Wealth Management and Triad Advisors, Inc. Warren maintains involvement in fixed annuity and life insurance sales through Ash Brokerage and Penn Mutual. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.05 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-centered approach using modern portfolio theory and tax-aware asset location, with portfolios managed primarily on a discretionary basis across various asset classes.

Stephen Rossi is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. Calamos Wealth Management offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and diversified vehicle selection, utilizing a mix of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Mark Essenfeld is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC and previously worked at HUB International, TCG Advisors, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He serves as Treasurer for the Board of Trustees at Life's Plan Inc., a not-for-profit organization involved in investment-related activities. Soltis Investment Advisors serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension/401(k) plans. The firm employs a manager selection and portfolio construction process that integrates Modern Portfolio Theory, quantitative screening, and qualitative due diligence, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services.

Stephanie Carreras is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Signet Financial Management, LLC from 2016 to 2023. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines asset allocation with quantitative and qualitative analysis, using a variety of investment vehicles including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Gregory Smith is a financial advisor at IPI Wealth Management, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and Invest Financial Corp. He is also an independent insurance agent in Naperville, IL. IPI Wealth Management, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers and TAMP programs for individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers proprietary, risk-based model portfolios managed on a discretionary basis and emphasizes strategic asset allocation combined with active manager oversight.