Kara Vance is a CFP® and Series 65 professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory services. She has been with Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. since 2016. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides project-based advice on various financial topics and emphasizes diversified exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, asset allocation, and periodic rebalancing, without offering ongoing portfolio management or discretionary authority.

Lori Kaminski is a CFP® credentialed advisor at Kuhn Capital Partners with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Whitney Kuhn, LLC since 2018 and operates a sole proprietorship offering insurance sales alongside her advisory duties. Kuhn Capital Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and foundations, and manages both separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles with diverse strategies.

Zachary Larson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with IntentGen Financial Partners and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Larson is the author of an upcoming book titled *Retire Intentionally* and serves on the boards of two mental health nonprofits, Samaracare Counseling and Grow Wellness Foundation. IntentGen Financial Partners provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and uses a range of investment methods, including modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and third-party manager research, to tailor portfolios for its clients.

John Koenig is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc and a total of four years in the industry. Prior to joining Capstone, he worked at Heritage Wealth Architects, LLC for two years and was a part-time student for one year. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with an investment process that emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Tyler Qualio is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Rothschild Wealth LLC. His career includes roles at Rothschild Investment LLC, Halo Securities, and Ausdal Financial Partners. He is a board member of the Will County Community Foundation, where he participates in charitable grants and advisory activities. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporate executives, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, using asset-allocation models supported by quantitative analysis and third-party platforms.

Zachary Smith is an advisor at T2 Asset Management, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with T2 Asset Management since 2026 and has prior experience with ZECO dating back to 2015. T2 Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $180 million for about 560 clients, including individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships, and retirement plans. The firm uses proprietary, rules-based models combining technical and fundamental analysis to guide asset allocation across multiple risk profiles, primarily utilizing ETFs and mutual funds.

Daniel Foxen is a financial advisor at Apollon Financial, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and The New England. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life and long-term care insurance sales through Foxen Financial, Inc. Apollon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.45 billion through a team of 16 advisors, combining centrally managed model strategies with locally led portfolios and sub-advisers. Its investment approach includes ESG risk-based models, Direct Indexing, tax-aware techniques, and access to private and alternative investments.

Paul Lambert is a financial advisor with Indivisible Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 30 years and also serves as a consultant for Bates Group LLC. Lambert holds leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including chairing the emeritus board of Chicago Run and serving on the executive and membership committees of Bras Coupe. Indivisible Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party investment manager selection through a strategic asset allocation framework and a range of active, passive, and blended investment approaches.

Jack Rafferty is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Rothschild Wealth LLC, where he has worked since 2024, following prior roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors/Creative Planning and William Blair. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporate executive groups, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional clients. The firm employs asset-allocation models based on client questionnaires and quantitative analysis, implementing strategies through mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and sub-advisers.

Mark Gilbert is a financial advisor at Sikich Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Sikich Capital Management LLC in 2025, he worked at Reason Financial Advisors, LLC and Reason Financial Advisors, Inc. for a combined total of 19 years. Sikich Financial is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm uses a modern portfolio theory-based investment process focused on diversified, asset-class-based allocations primarily through passive mutual funds and ETFs.

Rick Kennedy is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fisher Investments, Inc. since 2003 and Stansberry Asset Management since 2025. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering separately managed accounts and participating in third-party asset management programs. The firm’s investment approach combines top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research to pursue value-oriented strategies across global equities and credit, including special situations and distressed investments.

Guadalupe Lechuga is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Audible Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Audible Wealth in 2025, Lechuga worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2019 to 2025 and has experience with WilsonHCG. Audible Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, business development clients, and retirement plans by providing financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach and offers distinctive operational features such as a wrap-fee program, bill-pay services, and educational seminars.

Andrew Barlow is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Services, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and is a partner at Harvesting Kingdom Resources, a private equity fund sponsor where he manages fund administration and investor relations. His work history also includes roles at Envoy Financial and Brand Champions. Harvest Investment Services, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs an actively managed tactical investment approach and offers specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) investment management and held-away 401(k) account oversight.

Sophia Tronolone is a financial advisor at Vantage Point Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at 4Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of finance, she has held roles in various service and hospitality businesses including Zazu Salon & Day Spa and The Catlow Theater / Showtime Eatery. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners with investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting services. The firm emphasizes a fiduciary, customized approach focused on long-term portfolio construction using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while maintaining flexibility to include alternative investment options.

Ronald Reitz Jr. is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Horizon Wealth Management. Prior to joining Horizon, he held roles at LPL Financial, Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, and Equitable Advisors, among others. Horizon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides financial planning and discretionary investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fiduciary investment approach, utilizing diversified portfolios and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Anna Thornburg is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Model Wealth, Inc. in Wheaton, IL, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Model Wealth in 2021, she worked at Covenant Classical School and Church of the Resurrection. Model Wealth, Inc. is a virtual, fee-only financial planning and wealth management firm serving individuals, families, estates, trusts, and small businesses. The firm uses a broadly passive investment approach with cost-effective, tax-aware implementation, combining robo-managed strategies, direct indexing, and discretionary portfolio management.

Steven Bartz is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Graybill, Bartz & Associates, Ltd. since 1996. Graybill Wealth Management, Ltd. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, and trust accounts. The firm employs a fundamental, research-driven growth investing approach focused on companies with strong balance sheets and sustainable earnings, while balancing equity exposure with intermediate-term, high-grade fixed income and income vehicles.

J Gimbel V is a financial advisor at Fiduciary Financial Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fiduciary Financial Partners, he worked at Bank of America and has experience in various roles including positions at Denison University and in small business operations. Fiduciary Financial Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth households, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm manages approximately $293 million in assets across five offices, employing a team approach and integrating portfolio management with comprehensive financial planning.

Kyle Depasquale is a financial advisor at Rothschild Wealth LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs Wealth Services and Ausdal Financial Partners. He is also involved with Sentinus Insurance Services in Oakbrook, IL, where he dedicates time to insurance sales. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporate executive groups, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional clients. The firm’s investment process focuses on asset-allocation models based on client questionnaires and quantitative analysis, implemented through a variety of securities and external sub-advisers.

Shawn Cook is a financial advisor with USAdvisors Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Securities America, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advisory work, he has served as past president and board member of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and owns businesses in insurance and consulting. USAdvisors Wealth Management, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental analysis, asset allocation, and model portfolios developed with third-party providers, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with regular suitability reviews.