Michael Grajdura is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp. In addition to his advisory role, he is a salaried employee at 818 Capital Group, LLC, a customer service and payroll company, and works as an independent insurance agent. Harbour Investments serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing different investment approaches that vary by adviser and approved third-party managers.

Anthony Fiore is a financial advisor with Wealth Management, LLC in Mundelein, Illinois, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Management since 2014 and has also served as CEO of Accountants Solutions, Inc., an accounting software sales company, since 2002. Wealth Management Nebraska LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as to retirement plan sponsors and institutional clients. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory investment approach, primarily using passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, and offers integrated advisory and administrative services for retirement plans.

Christopher Owens is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at AE Wealth Management, Impact Partnership Wealth, and Station-M. Owens is also president of Owens Financial Group, LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales and client insurance and annuity plan reviews. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with an asymmetric rebalancing approach and employs third-party sub-advisers and custodians to support its services.

Thomas Chernesky is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Robertson Stephens since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 11 years at CAFG Wealth Management, Inc., where he was also president of the company, a non-operating legal entity handling payments from the installment sale of a former RIA business to Robertson Stephens. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines individualized advice with centrally developed model portfolios and oversight by an Investment Office and Committee, managing over $7 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Paul Wehner is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Kingswood Capital Partners, Schechter Investment Advisors, and Coe Capital Management, among others. Wehner is also involved in private equity investing through Schechter Private Capital. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individual, high-net-worth, family office, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, with a notable use of performance-based fees and carried interest for certain investors and private funds.

Jeffrey Birch is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. His prior roles include positions at American Express, Rain City Capital, and JPMorgan Chase, as well as running his own consulting firm, JBirch Consulting. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and asset management services combining advisor-led planning with model-based and separately managed strategies, including internally sponsored ETFs and access to third-party managers.

Daniel Zarzynski is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at CAFG Wealth Management, Camping World, Brunswick Corporation, and CBS Radio. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines individualized advice with centrally developed model portfolios and oversight, managing over $7 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024.

Donna Adams is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life for 11 years. She is involved with several community organizations, serving as an owner and board member of DamYak Challenge LTD and Paradise Charitable Foundation, and as a board member of BREAK Crystal Lake Teen Center and the Chain-O-Lakes Chamber. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to unaffiliated advisers and their clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies through a sub-advisory platform focused on institutional clients rather than direct relationships with end investors.

Robert Peterson is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Crescent Grove Advisors since 2018, following a 17-year tenure at Ayco/Goldman Sachs. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets and employs a customized investment process that combines long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by an investment committee and access to a broad range of investment options.

Jacqueline Bramel is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Harbour, she worked at Beacon Wealth Advisors and has a background that includes 14 years at HomeMaker. She volunteers as a board member for the Special Olympics of Illinois, participating in fundraising and event activities. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to develop customized strategies and offers model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Benjamin Heizer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, bringing three years of industry experience. He has also been principal and owner at Thrive Wealth Group, formerly Heizer Financial Group, since 2008, where he provides insurance and retirement planning services. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as sub-advisory arrangements through a network of affiliated offices.

Glenn Hansen is a financial advisor with Advisory Alpha, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Alpha and Hansen Financial Management since 2020 and previously spent seven years at Noble Marketing. Outside of his advisory roles, Hansen is a licensed insurance agent engaged in insurance and annuity sales. Advisory Alpha serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and specialty solutions such as retirement plan services and donor-advised funds. The firm also provides subadvisory and co-advisory services to other registered investment advisors and manages a broad range of managed portfolio strategies.

Suzuanne Foster is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at OneAscent Financial Services LLC since 2021 and previously spent 16 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Foster serves as an election poll worker in her community. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and institutions. The firm offers customized asset management, financial planning, and consulting services through advisor teams and utilizes various model-based and overlay management platforms.

Jill Kaz is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. She has worked at several firms including Strategic Wealth Partners and Hemington Wealth Management. Jill is also associated with Cetera Wealth Services and Avantax Investment Services during her career. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets.

Bacilia Gomez is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 23 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Captrust Financial Advisors. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, using a combination of third-party tools like Morningstar and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios to deliver both nondiscretionary recommendations and discretionary investment management. The firm operates as part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering integrated access to affiliated financial products and services.

Gregg Cummings is a financial advisor at Savvy with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for LPL Financial for 15 years. Cummings has been with Savvy since 2026. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term approach supplemented by active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, using third-party sub-advisers and technology platforms to customize investment plans based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

James Murphree II is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Since 2007, he has worked with The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Murphree serves as president of several consulting and business ventures, including Murphree Investment Group and International Forestry, Inc., and he is a member of the board of directors for Maple Valley Cooperative. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and access to various third-party investment programs.

Kimberly Woodsum is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ehlert Financial Group, Inc. and has a background that includes five years at Red Coat Farm. Woodsum is also a licensed life insurance producer, presenting and selling insurance products as part of her client services. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios that are actively managed and monitored, alongside technology and operational solutions for advisers.

Michael Page is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prospera in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Financial Network LLC for six years. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors, offering investment advisory and financial planning services via multiple platforms and customizable portfolio management.

Andrew Park is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Compound Planning, Inc., where he has worked since 2024, following seven years at Curi RMB Capital, LLC and four years at Vennwell, LLC. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and a Turnkey Asset Management Program for financial intermediaries. The firm employs a customized, risk-based investment process using fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analysis, incorporating low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, and alternative strategies.