Andrew Grider is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Leelyn Smith, LLC since 2011 and has held roles at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Grider is also involved with Leelyn Smith Tax, LLC, a firm providing tax preparation and accounting services. Leelyn Smith, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs model-based and individualized portfolio allocations across a range of investment vehicles and utilizes various technology platforms and third-party managers in its advisory process.

Melissa Imbrogno is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a team leader and relationship manager at RAI Wealth. Her prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. She and her husband volunteer with Bridge Communities, mentoring a homeless family through a two-year transitional housing program. RAI Wealth provides investment advice and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm combines third-party model portfolios and in-house management using modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis to tailor strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Martin Fogarty is a financial advisor with Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Total Clarity in 2024, he was with Capital Point Financial Group, Ltd. for seven years. In addition to his advisory work, he is the founder and practicing attorney at The Heartland Law Firm since 2000. Total Clarity Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 401(k) plan sponsors, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and donor-advised fund support. The firm employs customized asset allocations, utilizes multiple managed account programs, and incorporates third-party model portfolios while offering specialized strategies for sophisticated investors.

James Bailey is a financial advisor at Stenger Family Office, LLC with a Series 65 credential and experience in the industry dating to 2022. He previously worked at Brown Brothers Harriman and Northern Trust Company. Stenger Family Office serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and pension plans, managing approximately $735 million. The firm offers tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services, using a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, supported by factor analysis and an investment committee.

Yamilet Suarez is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at River Street Advisors since 2019 and previously spent four years with LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as AVP Wealth Advisor in the Wealth Management Department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in assets through a team of ten advisors and employs a combination of quantitative analysis, fundamental and technical research, and derivative strategies in portfolio construction and monitoring.

Bradley Johnson is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at River Street Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at River Street Advisors and Old Second National Bank since 2010 and serves as Vice President and Senior Trust Investment Officer for the bank's Wealth Management Department. River Street Advisors, a subsidiary of Old Second National Bank, manages approximately $539 million in client assets, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a team of ten advisors. The firm employs a mix of quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis and utilizes derivative strategies within separately managed accounts when appropriate.

Marty Grzynkowicz is a financial advisor at Acrylic Financial, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Acrylic Financial since 2020. Prior to this, he was affiliated with Interactive Financial Advisors, Brooklight Place Securities, and Cornerstone Financial Group, where he also serves as president of an insurance brokerage. Acrylic Financial, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, other advisers, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm manages approximately $58.4 million in discretionary assets, employing a combination of asset-allocation frameworks, momentum models, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory to tailor client programs to their goals and risk tolerance.

Chad Nolte is a financial advisor at Model Wealth with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at RSM US LLP and Walgreens, among other positions. Model Wealth, Inc. is a virtual, fee-only financial planning and wealth management firm serving individuals, families, estates, trusts, and small businesses. The firm follows a broadly passive investment approach emphasizing cost-effective, tax-aware implementation and integrates robo-managed strategies and direct indexing within a flat annual fee structure.

Michael Kassab is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2014 and also holds roles at affiliated entities including Calamos Advisors LLC and Calamos Financial Services LLC. Calamos Wealth Management offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth clients, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach integrates asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a range of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Janet Redding is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning since 2013 and previously held positions at Legend Advisory, Oberweis Securities, and Ameritas Investment Company. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches and supports its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Brian Callaghan is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at CIH Consulting since 2022, focusing on commodities consulting and client services outside of investment activities. Prior to that, he held roles at MHT Business Development and Datrium. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and uses fundamental analysis to support supplemental individual security recommendations.

Susan Ahlfeld is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2023, following a 21-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing member of Taking A Siesta LLC, a real estate rental business. Advisors Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and governmental entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research to manage custom private accounts and model strategies.

Joseph Mougette is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history at Appreciation Financial, Carmax, and Aramark Corp. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent. Encompass More Asset Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, with a focus exclusively on individual and HNW investors.

George Clougher is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities, Red Oak Risk Management, Praxis Capital Management, Safe Money Concepts, and MPS-LORIA Financial Planners. He is also involved in non-variable insurance sales. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a multi-team model to tailor portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance through tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches.

Steven Bruno is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. based in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at M. Brown Financial Advisors and Thumbprint, Inc. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients through a network of investment advisor representatives. The firm offers a range of services including advisor-managed accounts and retirement plan advisory, with investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Breanna Coffey is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2024. She previously worked at Corient Services LLC for six years and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC for three years. Outside of finance, she owns and operates an Etsy shop specializing in custom-designed clothing and merchandise. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process combining asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a diverse range of investment vehicles including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Anton Schirmang is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Calamos Wealth Management LLC. His prior roles include positions at Corient Services LLC, RWA Wealth Partners, Polaris Wealth Advisory Group, Origin Investments, Polaris Greystone Financial Group, and Nuveen Investments. Outside of finance, he owns Salt Fitness North Shore, a group fitness and barre business where he oversees financial operations. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a structured investment process involving idea sourcing, evaluation, portfolio construction, and monitoring, often integrating affiliated investment vehicles and services.

David Fischesser is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services Inc, and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Beyond advising, he owns Fisch Financial, LLC, which provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and accounting services, and he serves as board treasurer for the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the parish council at St. Michael Catholic Church. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services and integrates multiple custodians and third-party money managers, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Phillip Smolinski is a financial advisor with Pure Financial Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fairhaven Wealth Management, IHT Wealth Management, Fidelity Brokerage Services, UBS Financial Services, and Ameriprise. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a large registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.05 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a financial-planning-centered approach rooted in academic frameworks and continuous planning through its Foundation Financial Plan process.

Adam Naser is a financial advisor with Advisory Alpha, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Wealth Advisors, Gradient Advisors, AE Wealth Management, and O'Connor Wealth Management. Naser is also a co-owner and investment advisor representative at Naser & O'Connor Wealth Management. Advisory Alpha is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $4.3 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach through a centralized Investment Team and serves as a subadvisor and co-advisor to other registered investment advisers.