Samuel Ogles is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and has been involved in both writing and teaching on spiritual and faith-related topics through his ownership of Formation Circle LLC. His activities include providing spiritual direction, conducting Enneagram workshops, and creating content related to spirituality. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on advisory and implementation coaching without managing assets, emphasizing diversified investments through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, asset allocation, and periodic rebalancing.

Timothy Kuntz is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vantage Point Financial, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC. Kuntz is a co-author of the book *Elevate Your Retirement: The Path to Financial Clarity and Confidence* and manages aspects of operations and strategic planning for multiple affiliated entities. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners, offering investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized approach focused on long-term portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and provides integrated planning advice, including tax and estate-planning coordination through affiliated entities.

David Heinle is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at T2 Asset Management, LLC since 2015. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Naperville, IL. T2 Asset Management provides investment management, wealth planning, and business advisory services to individuals, small businesses, and institutions, managing approximately $165 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs proprietary, rules-based models that combine technical and fundamental analysis to manage asset allocation and downside risk across multiple portfolio profiles.

Paul Minta is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Digiovino, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson Financial Advisors, Ltd. since 1996. He is based in Naperville, IL, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. DHJJ Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $543.5 million through a team of eight advisors. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, and offers integrated access to tax preparation and accounting through an affiliated CPA firm.

Adivaraha Jayasankar is a financial advisor at Bellwether Investment Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Bellwether since 2023, following roles at Mainstay Capital Advisors and Wealth Foundations Solutions, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Jayasankar is involved in insurance sales through Wealth Foundation Solutions and provides tax preparation and review services at Zoller, Swanson and Company. Bellwether Investment Group offers advisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors, delivering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including equities, ETFs, bonds, and managed programs, and is notable for its multi-office team structure and use of leverage and structured strategies.

Jacqueline Runnberg is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at River Street Advisors, LLC and Old Second National Bank. She has been with River Street Advisors since 2015 and concurrently works within the wealth management department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm that serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process using written policy statements, model portfolios, and a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Derek Raridon is a financial advisor with Lantz Financial LLC in Naperville, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lantz Financial, he worked at Sears Holdings from 2016 to 2018. Lantz Financial LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $846 million in client assets and employs an investment approach based on modern portfolio theory with global diversification, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs.

Kelly Kovasic is an advisor at Leelyn Smith, LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. She has been with Leelyn Smith, LLC and LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to her advisory roles, Kovasic worked in the aviation and publishing industries. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, supported by multiple technology platforms and service providers.

Charles Brown is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Naperville, IL. He has worked at both Ausdal Financial Partners since 2012 and M.Brown Financial Advisors since 2021. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as president of The Manors of White Eagle Homeowners Association, where he assists with financial decisions affecting the community. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets. The firm provides a range of investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various account structures and investment options.

Kristin Crowley is a financial advisor at Lantz Financial LLC in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. She has been with Lantz Financial since 2019. Lantz Financial LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $846 million in client assets and employs an investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, focusing on global diversification primarily through mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Christopher Vivian is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Vivian also maintains a financial services business entity for tax and investment purposes. Total Clarity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, 401(k) advisory, and donor-advised fund services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including model portfolios and third-party separately managed accounts.

Anne Marie Woodrich is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Pesch Law Office, P.C., and Wall Street Financial Advisors, Inc. Woodrich also provides administrative support to Total Clarity Wealth Management. Total Clarity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through various programs, customizing asset allocations and employing a range of investment strategies.

Madeline Griffith is a financial advisor at Lantz Financial LLC in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Lantz Financial since 2017. Lantz Financial provides portfolio management, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $846 million in assets and employs a globally diversified investment approach primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Nicholas Stenger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently part of Stenger Family Office, LLC, where he has worked since 2023, following six years at Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory work, he is a co-founder of Stenger Tax Advisory LLC, a certified public accounting firm. Stenger Family Office manages approximately $735 million for individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, wealth and family office services, and pension consulting, employing a disciplined investment process overseen by an investment committee.

Haili Cochran is a financial advisor at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Timothy Financial Counsel since 2024, following roles at First Trust and Centric Bank. Her background includes diverse work experience spanning education and retail. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers project-based advice focused on comprehensive financial planning topics and favors diversified, no-load mutual funds and ETFs with an emphasis on asset allocation and rebalancing.

Katie Macek is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. She previously worked at Mac-Ord Management Group for seven years and has experience outside finance, including operating Arbica Cafe. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that provides project-based advice and individual consultations for a range of clients, including individuals, families, businesses, and charities. The firm emphasizes a time-based billing model and offers guidance focused on diversified mutual funds and ETFs, with a primary focus on advisory and implementation coaching rather than ongoing portfolio management.

Kristina Tenney Gatto is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Total Clarity Wealth Management in 2020, she worked for School District 308 Oswego for five years. Total Clarity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using a variety of investment vehicles and approaches tailored to client needs.

Andrew Swierenga is a financial advisor at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at Wheaton College and Regions Bank. Outside of advising, he was involved with Trash Taxi of Georgia LLC. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes advisory and implementation coaching without managing client assets, focusing on diversified investment exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs and providing a structured multi-level planning menu.

Laura Chamness is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, LLC for multiple periods since 2014 and has been with Leelyn Smith, LLC since 2017. Outside of advising, she serves as a notary public. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment approach integrating equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and multiple technology platforms, with access to private investment funds and structured products for qualified clients.

David Krist is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Millington Financial Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he worked for eight years at Vantage Financial Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Naperville, IL. Millington Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, families, estates, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management alongside financial planning, pension consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm integrates tax planning and estate-planning facilitation into its offerings and conducts educational seminars on retirement, estate, and college planning.