Paul Linzer is a financial advisor at Kenora Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Invesco, LLC since 1990. Kenora Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, investment counseling, retirement and estate planning, tax-related advice, and customized portfolio management. The firm’s investment approach focuses on customized separately managed accounts with concentrated equity positions diversified across multiple industries, using Value Line research and tax-aware rebalancing.

Debra Meyer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Moonstone Asset Management, Inc. with eight years at the firm and five years of industry experience overall. Prior to joining Moonstone, she worked at Grubhub for two years. Moonstone Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate retirement plans, providing discretionary asset management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build tailored portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and, when appropriate, option strategies and other leveraged instruments.

Mark Sansoterra is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Highview Capital Management, LLC since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at BMO Private Bank from 2001 to 2020. Highview Capital Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a range of analytical methods to implement asset-allocation strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, managing approximately $363.6 million in regulatory assets across a small advisory team.

Brian Owen is a financial advisor with Bjo Wealth Management LLC in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bjo Wealth Management since 2013, following tenures at Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Bjo Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified investment strategies tailored to client objectives and manages approximately $26.5 million across 60 client relationships.

Jake Owen is a financial advisor at BJO Wealth Management LLC in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Walgreens for seven years and studied at Penn State University for four years. BJO Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified investment strategies based on fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis, managing approximately $26.5 million across 60 client relationships with a focus on discretionary assets.

Albert Von Holt is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been the principal of Von Holt Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1992. The firm is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and trust clients. Von Holt Financial Advisors manages client assets using Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily investing in no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates with clients’ estate, tax, and insurance advisors.

Richard Lakin is a financial advisor with IRON Financial LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Iron Financial Management since 1998 and has worked as a self-employed advisor since 1987. IRON Financial LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and ongoing financial planning to individual clients, trusts, charities, and corporations, as well as pooled vehicles through its affiliate IRON Wealth Holdings. The firm manages approximately $472 million in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various investment strategies, including active stock selection, ETF-based approaches, and private fund sponsorship.

Dax Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Cenacle Capital Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at firms including Mithril Capital LLC and DNA Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of New Leaf Capital and advises Strands Technology LLC on non-investment topics. Cenacle Capital Management provides discretionary asset management and pension consulting to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm specializes in income-oriented option strategies and tactical asset allocation using ETFs and equities, incorporating digital-asset exchange products and offers educational programs on digital assets.

John Lyons is a financial advisor with J. Lyons Fund Management, Inc. in Deerfield, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with J. Lyons Fund Management since 1985 and serves as the firm's president. J. Lyons Fund Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a proprietary risk management and market-timing model alongside technical analysis and relative-strength fund selection, offering managed accounts, a managed 401(k) service, and subscription products delivering market guidance.

Caroline Sarles is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently advising at Hokin Investment Advisors Inc. She previously worked at Martin Investment Management LLC for nine years. Hokin Investment Advisors serves individuals, businesses, trusts, and retirement plans by offering portfolio construction, supervisory asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes low-cost investment solutions and provides educational seminars and participant education as part of its services.

Andrew Czarkowski is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting individuals and families with various aspects of financial planning, including education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, new wealth management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, investment strategy for individuals and corporations, tax minimization, and retirement income. Andrew began his career in financial services in 2010 after earning a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System, where he attended the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Based in Glenview, Illinois, Andrew focuses on building trust with his clients to understand their goals, objectives, and risk tolerance, providing education on behavioral finance to support sound decision-making. Outside of his professional work, Andrew's personal interests include basketball, boating, football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, running, skiing, and spending time with his family. He is committed to treating clients with care and respect while fostering lasting relationships.

Matthew Michel is a financial advisor at Vital Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Vital Wealth Management in 2024, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for eight years. Vital Wealth Management provides investment management and integrated financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses portfolio optimization and efficient-frontier analysis to create diversified allocations and offers fiduciary retirement plan services along with account aggregation and performance monitoring tools.

Milton Blersch is a financial advisor at Blue Bison Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Global Eye Investments Corporation since 2008 and Wrp Investments, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. He is also a member and CPA at Blersch Wiesner & Company LLP, a certified public accounting firm. Blue Bison Investments provides fee-based investment management to individuals, companies, and charitable organizations. The firm manages diversified portfolios using stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds, with a focus on individual-stock selection and risk management through position sizing, diversification, and disciplined sell strategies.

Brian Kenney is a CIC-designated advisor with Kenney Investments Inc. in Northfield, IL, bringing 4 years of industry experience. He has been with Kenney Investments since 1989. Kenney Investments Inc. manages portfolios primarily for high-net-worth individuals, charitable foundations, corporations, and retirement plans, overseeing approximately $332 million in assets. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment strategy with a focus on large-cap equities, high-quality fixed income, and selective use of ETFs and mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to individual risk parameters with regular reviews.

Jeffrey Ross is a financial advisor with Main Street Investment Advisors, LLC in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Main Street Investment Advisors since 2008. Main Street Investment Advisors primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and private foundations, offering discretionary portfolio management and asset-allocation advice. The firm emphasizes a buy-and-hold investment approach focused on large-cap companies, integrates option strategies for income and downside protection, and utilizes a range of research sources to support its process.

Bradley Price is a financial advisor at Moonstone Asset Management, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at DH2, Inc. for over 27 years, where he serves as director of trading and operations, managing trades, cash, and back office support for a family office. Moonstone Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate retirement plans, offering discretionary asset management along with financial planning and consulting. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and conducts regular portfolio reviews to align allocations with client objectives and risk tolerance.

James Rudwall is a financial advisor at Rudwall Wealth Management LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with his current firm since 2016, following a brief tenure at Insight Securities, Inc. Rudwall is a member of Kappa Beta Phi, a fraternal society for financial professionals. Rudwall Wealth Management LLC serves a small client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations by providing investment advisory, portfolio management, and wealth management services. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolios based on fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies, utilizing equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Lindsay Guido is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Conifer Bay Capital LLC since 2021, following roles at ChangePath, LLC, Effert Financial Solutions, and Partnervest Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, she is also a stock photographer with images licensed through iStock by Getty Images. Conifer Bay Capital LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, and it incorporates margin trading and option strategies in its investment approach.

Paul Hoffmeister is a financial advisor at Camelot Portfolios, LLC with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. He has held portfolio management roles at Camelot Event-Driven Advisors and KHA Capital, and previously worked at Quaker Funds Inc. and Bretton Woods Research. Outside of investment management, he is president of PKH Group LLC, a company involved in sales of CMMS software. Camelot Portfolios provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management to individuals and other investment advisers, offering proprietary model strategies and custom accounts. The firm manages a range of strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, options, and alternative investments, often implementing models for clients referred by other advisers and supports pooled and charitable investment vehicles.

John Kosar is a financial advisor at Asbury Research LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Asbury Investment Management LLC from 2018 to 2023 and has been with Asbury Research since 2005. Asbury Research LLC provides subscription-based investment research and model portfolios to individual investors, money managers, and third-party advisers. The firm’s research focuses on growth equities, income securities, and high-yield bonds using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.