David Hogaboom is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Capital Point Financial Group, and Guidant Wealth Advisors. Hogaboom is also involved with Insightful Wealth Planning LLC, a business entity established 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 services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and 401(k) plan advisory, utilizing a mix of model portfolios, third-party managed accounts, and in-house strategies including an actively traded program for qualified investors.

Hoan Taussig is a CFP® professional at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2007. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides project-based advice on income management, retirement planning, tax strategies, and other areas, using a time-based billing model without custodial or discretionary authority, and generally recommends diversified no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Valerie Hogan is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at National Christian Foundation and Orchard Ministry Development and spent a decade at Gibbs & Associates. Outside of advising, she manages several non-investment related LLCs involved in real estate oversight. Clearwater Capital Partners serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, offering family office and private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on written Investment Policy Statements and offers access to alternative investments and private placements.

Jason Dhooghe is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Vermillion Financial Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Wealth Enhancement Group and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services from 2021 to 2025. Vermillion Financial Advisors provides financial planning, investment advisory, and employer-sponsored retirement plan services to individuals, trusts, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers both model and customized portfolios, non-discretionary trade approvals, and educational workshops for plan participants.

Timothy Hart is a financial advisor at Feldman, Ingardona & Co with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Feldman, Ingardona & Co. provides investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and trusts, typically requiring a $5 million minimum account size. The firm focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation combined with opportunistic tactical shifts, utilizing both active managers and low-cost passive funds.

Kevin Carani is a financial advisor with Clearwater Capital Partners, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Clearwater Capital Partners since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a facility manager for Westminster Presbyterian Church in Elgin, Illinois. Clearwater Capital Partners advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, offering services that include private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan strategies. The firm manages portfolios based on written Investment Policy Statements and employs a variety of analytical approaches, with a focus on discretionary management and access to alternative investments.

Christopher Dieckow is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Leelyn Smith, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab and Co. Inc. since 2009. 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 diversified investment approach using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, supported by various technology platforms and third-party managers.

Ethan Hulgaard is a financial advisor with Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at RSM US LLP and Wheaton College. Hulgaard has been with Timothy Financial Counsel since 2025. 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 strategies and offering educational seminars and structured planning services.

Dana Arvanites is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at The Dala Group, LLC since 2026 and previously spent six years at Bank of America and Merrill. Before entering financial services, she worked at Aramark and was involved with Misericordia, Heart of Mercy for six years. The Dala Group, LLC is a team of nine advisors that provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and limited financial consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs multi-disciplinary analysis and asset-allocation strategies to manage client portfolios composed of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Brett Dimas is a CFP® professional at Activ8 Family Office LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Octagon Financial Services, Inc. Dimas operates a separate accounting services business from his home. Activ8 Family Office serves primarily professional athletes and their related families and entities, providing a comprehensive client management program that includes financial planning, investment management, and tax services tailored to individual objectives.

John Sleeting is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Clearwater Capital Partners since 2009 in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of Cox Family Holdings, LLC and manages 1435 Partners, LLC, a consulting company. Clearwater Capital Partners advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, offering services including family office management, private wealth management, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on written Investment Policy Statements and utilizes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and thematic analysis to manage discretionary accounts.

Kari Mckinley is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc in Downers Grove, IL. She has been with Capstone since 2014. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, and access to private fund investments, emphasizing asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning.

William Fan is a CFP® professional at Paulson Wealth Management Inc. in Wheaton, IL, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Paulson Wealth Management in 2022, he worked at Calvin University and Wheaton Academy. Paulson Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and other registered advisers. The firm employs a diversified, index-based investment approach with active option strategies and offers comprehensive portfolio management including integrated financial planning.

Jeanne Tackett is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial LLC and Cetera Advisors Networks LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a non-investment business entity, Indigo Adviser Services, Inc. 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, employing a variety of investment programs including model portfolios, third-party managed accounts, and an actively traded strategy for qualified investors.

Steven Quirini is a financial advisor at Monere Wealth Management, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Noyes Advisors LLC and David A. Noyes and Company. Monere Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, and business accounts. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory accounts, employing third-party managers and quantitative tools in its portfolio construction.

Alexis Swaney is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with The Dala Group, LLC, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, she held roles related to human ecology and participated in various community and business activities. The Dala Group provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and limited consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs multi-disciplinary analysis and asset allocation strategies across a range of securities, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Joshua Henderson is a CFP® with three years of industry experience currently serving at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. He joined the firm in 2022 after seven years at TransMarket Operations LLC. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm offering individual consultations and project-based advice on topics such as retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate planning. The firm serves individuals, families, businesses, and trusts, focusing on advisory and implementation coaching without managing client assets or exercising discretionary authority.

George Hemsley is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Hemsley Advisors, Ltd. since 1988 and continues to advise clients through this firm based in Barrington, IL. Hemsley Advisors, Ltd. provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a fundamental analysis and long-term investment approach to develop individualized portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with financial planning available as part of their services or as standalone engagements.

Austin Feldman is a financial advisor at Feldman, Ingardona & Co with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC. Feldman has a background that includes roles outside finance, such as working at Charter Fitness and attending the University of Alabama. Feldman, Ingardona & Co. provides investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, typically requiring a $5 million minimum account size. The firm focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation combined with opportunistic tactical adjustments, utilizing both active managers and low-cost passive funds.

Michael Burke is a financial advisor with Monere Wealth Management, Inc. in Schaumburg, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Monere Investments, Inc. since 2015. Monere Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm managing approximately $312 million in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, and business accounts. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis through various advisory programs and third-party managers.