Adam Goldman is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The James M. Gartenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund and holds board positions with several nonprofit organizations, including Sukkat Shalom synagogue, Roger Williams University, Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School, and Briarwood Country Club. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence to construct portfolios and provides access to proprietary private investment products and third-party managers.

Mark De Merritt is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor Townsend And Kent, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in life insurance brokerage. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Steven Perlman is a financial advisor with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Pearl Motors, Inc., where he is involved in selling and financing used cars. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple asset classes and manages affiliated feeder funds investing in institutional real estate and private equity master funds.

Cheryl Cabanski is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Mesirow Financial, Inc. since 2008. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including private individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a process involving Investment Policy Statements, asset allocation targets, and due diligence across various asset classes, and offers access to both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products.

Peter Mott is a financial advisor at William Blair with 52 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with William Blair since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the non-executive chairman of ArmaLy Brands, a manufacturer and distributor of household products. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and offers proprietary investment models, private fund access, and co-investment opportunities.

Richard Stanfel is a CFP® professional affiliated with &Partners in Lake Forest, IL, with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities for 13 years before joining &Partners in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he manages real estate holdings through a personal investment business. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers comprehensive investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with ongoing account monitoring and periodic reviews.

Matthew Palmere is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and AT&T. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Brian Waller is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, VistaNational Insurance Group, Blockwall Strategies, Inc., and New York Life Insurance Company. Fifth Third Securities serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Richard Korengold is a financial advisor with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 38 years of industry experience, including 33 years at Mesirow Financial. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Governors for Lake County Partners, a nonprofit focused on business and economic development in Lake County, Illinois. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a structured investment process that includes policy statement preparation, asset allocation, and due diligence across various asset classes, offering access to proprietary private investment products as well as third-party managers.

William Maniscalco is a financial advisor with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial since 1998. Maniscalco is a member of the Italian American Chamber of Commerce and the Italian American Political Coalition. Mesirow Financial Investment Management’s Wealth Management division provides investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products and applies quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various asset classes, including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Alexander Summers is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity Investments. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at Ben Moore Legacy Group, Merrill, Bank of America, and Bankers Life and Casualty. Outside of finance, he is a partner in Tim's Removal & Restoration LLC, organizing contractor labor for home improvement projects related to his family business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

August Negele is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in real estate as a data analyst and agent with Keller Williams and other brokerages. He continues to provide real estate data analysis on a contract basis alongside his financial advisory role. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm provides written recommendations across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Garrett Koncan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grayslake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community organizations including the Rotary Club of Gurnee and the Gurnee Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing research-driven and algorithm-supported planning tools to deliver customized retirement income recommendations.

Sean Fowler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2016, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Tyler Lattery is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Collabera, and within the ISD 191 Burnsville Eagan Savage school district. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

Omar Banna is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mundelein, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mayster & Chaimson, Ltd. for six years before joining Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with managing his wife’s rental condominium by collecting rent and handling repairs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Sweno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wayne Hummer Investments, Northern Trust Bank, Vision Investment Services, Inc., and Northern Trust Securities, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting client strategies with both proprietary and third-party resources.

Michele Klemm is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Gurnee, IL, with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that delivers written recommendation reports and ongoing planning focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Steven Hefter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and treasurer of the Steve Hefter & Janice Hefter Family Foundation, where he spends time reviewing and identifying charitable giving opportunities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Gary Skinner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent distributor for Reliv International, a home-based network marketing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.