Rahul Shirahatti is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Coyle Financial Counsel, LLC and The Boeing Company. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based investment adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on broad diversification and long-term asset allocation through third-party money managers and a sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

William Hart is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience and a Series 65 license. He is part of Hartline Investment Corporation, a team-based firm where he has worked since 1990. Hartline Investment Corporation manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios for individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, utilizing various strategies including options and derivative techniques, and manages approximately $851 million across a small advisory team.

Sherwin Korey is a financial advisor at Capital Resource Management, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at SGC Securities LP since 2007. Korey has been with Capital Resource Management since 1991, where he serves as president and is involved in managing research portfolios, client meetings, due diligence, and business development. Capital Resource Management, Inc. offers customized portfolio management and consulting services to a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm focuses on asset allocation, expected returns, risk management, and works with independent third-party managers, maintaining a non-discretionary management structure and providing regular performance monitoring and client reviews.

Eric Miller is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Nadler Financial Group, Inc. He has held positions at several firms, including Ausdal Financial Partners, LPL Financial, Compass Financial Strategies, and Waddell & Reed. Nadler Financial Group serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans by offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs tactical asset allocation across diversified vehicles and operates a specialized program for smaller accounts, supported by a multi-advisor team managing approximately $1.9 billion in assets.

John Ginley is a financial advisor at Berkshire Asset Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Brentview Investment Management, BMO Asset Management Corp., and Nuveen Fund Advisors. Berkshire Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers defined investment strategies such as Core Equity, Dividend Income, and fixed income, and serves as an adviser to private funds and as sub-advisor to an equity ETF.

Richard Kolb is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Inspirion Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of the Michael Matters Organization, a nonprofit based in Chicago. Inspirion Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages discretionary wrap fee portfolios and offers a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, incorporating both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Dean Hedeker is a financial advisor with Hedeker Wealth LLC in Lincolnshire, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He is also the sole owner of Hedeker Law, Ltd., an estate planning law firm. Hedeker has been with Hedeker Wealth LLC since 2015, including its current iteration since 2021. Hedeker Wealth LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $470 million in assets and employs an investment approach that incorporates technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis, as well as tax-oriented alternative investments tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Dominic Demicco is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Thrivent Financial, and Guaranteed Rate. He is also a licensed insurance agent and offers various insurance products when appropriate. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation, long-term time horizons, and integrates portfolio management with tax coordination through affiliations with specialized sub-advisers and tax advisory services.

Kathleen Valleau is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with six years of industry experience. She has worked at ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Becton, Dickinson and Company and Vyaire. Outside of advisory work, she serves as an accountant with ShankerValleau Accountants, Inc. and is a board member of The Kaufherr Resource Center. ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered firm that manages approximately $645 million for over 200 clients, offering wrap-fee portfolio management, individualized investment supervision, and integrated financial planning. The firm employs evidence-based, structured investment strategies with broad diversification and incorporates financial planning into its advisory services.

Jeffry Livingston is a financial advisor at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Regal Securities since 2012. Regal Advisory Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients through a team of 15 advisors, managing approximately $113.5 million in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, employing a blend of fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Derek Kyler is a financial advisor at Coyle with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the DeKalb Park District and the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial assessment, wealth advisory, project-based planning, and family legacy services. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with individualized portfolio construction and employs fundamental, quantitative, optimization, and technical research methods to align investments with client goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Tutela is a financial advisor at Essex, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Essex since 2016. Tutela serves as a SmartAsset Ambassador, consulting as an independent contractor to generate sales leads for his firm. Essex, LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $649.3 million across about 576 client accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. Investment decisions are made by a multi-member committee using a blend of fundamental, technical, and sector analysis.

Terry Finkel is a financial advisor with Uhlmann Investment Management, L.L.C. in Skokie, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Uhlmann Investment Management and its affiliated firm Uhlmann Price Securities since 2012. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individual, institutional, and trust clients, using fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation to tailor portfolios. The firm employs a mix of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternatives, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to meet client objectives.

Michael Cattapan is a financial advisor with Abundo Wealth in Vernon Hills, IL. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Abundo Wealth, he worked at Abbvie for 13 years. Abundo Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individual clients, focusing on cash flow, retirement, employee benefits, estate planning, tax planning, and multi-generational issues. The firm emphasizes passive, low-cost index fund investments and offers advisory services on a subscription basis without requiring asset minimums or exercising discretionary trading authority.

Thomas Ryan is a financial advisor at Hedeker Wealth LLC in Lincolnshire, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Huntington Bank and Spectrum Management Group. Hedeker Wealth LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates tax projections into client reviews, with portfolios managed using proprietary models, third-party managers, or direct trading.

Owen Mc Namara is a financial advisor at Coyle with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Fidelity. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, wealth advisory, and financial assessment services. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with various analytical approaches and offers structured financial assessments and an automated sub-adviser program for smaller accounts.

Samuel Liepert is a financial advisor at Uhlmann Investment Management, L.L.C. in Skokie, IL, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Carson Wealth and Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with the Illinois Baseball Academy. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, institutions, and trusts, focusing on fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation. The firm’s offerings include managed portfolios and third-party advisor programs, typically combining stocks, bonds, ETFs, and alternatives to suit varying risk tolerances.

Nicholas Castricone is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Nuveen, Kestra, and Bluelake Wealth. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based investment adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and select retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes broad diversification and long-term asset allocation, utilizing third-party money managers and a sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital, and provides regular client education through newsletters and other resources.

Adam Blonsky is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Coyle Financial Counsel, Inc. since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and works out of Glenview, IL. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, wealth advisory, financial assessment, and project-based services. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis and offers a formal monthly subscription service alongside structured financial assessments for clients at various wealth stages.

Spencer Bleecker is a financial advisor at Roberts, Glore & Co. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with the firm since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he spent four years at Lake Forest College. Roberts, Glore & Co. provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, family offices, corporate pensions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $938 million in client assets, offering customized portfolio management based on fundamental analysis and valuation, and conducts regular portfolio reviews with a preference for mid- and large-cap equities and fixed-income holdings.