Stacy Bromann is a financial advisor at The Dala Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Bromann serves as an ambassador for the Huntley Chamber of Commerce. The Dala Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management and financial consulting, including retirement, estate, tax, and charitable planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop diversified asset-allocation strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and REITs.

Samuel Ogles is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. He has prior experience at Thrivent Financial and operates Formation Circle LLC, a spirituality-focused business offering speaking, writing, teaching, and facilitation on faith-related topics. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes advisory and implementation coaching with a focus on diversified exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, asset allocation, and periodic rebalancing.

Andrew Wykretowicz is a financial advisor at Monere Wealth Management, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Monere Wealth Management since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches English as a Second Language at the College of DuPage. Monere Wealth Management is a team-based firm with nine advisors managing approximately $312 million in client assets. The firm serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charities, and business accounts, offering financial planning and portfolio management through both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Jennifer Karch is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Carter Financial Group, Inc. She previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors for five years and has been with Carter Financial Group since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she also works as a model under the name Jennifer Yune. Carter Financial Group is a five-advisor team managing approximately $382 million for individual and institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary model portfolios and a combination of quantitative, technical, and statistical analysis to guide investment decisions, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with financial planning services.

Timothy Stearns is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Securities LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cornerstone Securities since 2014. He also has prior experience with Crown Capital Securities, LP and LaSalle St. Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Stearns sells term, fixed, and indexed universal life insurance as an independent contractor. Cornerstone Securities LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, private corporations, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm operates through a team of representatives who develop portfolio strategies, offer discretionary trading where authorized, and refer clients to third-party managers and REITs.

Kyle Bertsche is a financial advisor at Monere Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Carecraft Inc, Nexa Mortgage, and various academic positions. Monere Wealth Management, Inc. is a team-based advisory firm managing approximately $312 million in client assets. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, and business accounts, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting primarily through non-discretionary advisory accounts.

Thomas Parker is a financial advisor at Pendulum Wealth Partners with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is also a partner at Fates, Bodily, and Parker PLLC, a CPA firm in Itasca, Illinois. In addition to his advisory role, Parker is a licensed insurance agent involved in implementing insurance recommendations. Pendulum Wealth Partners is a team of nine advisors managing approximately $254 million across over 200 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, employing a primarily long-term, diversified investment approach.

Andrew Cardillo is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience and is currently a financial advisor at Indivisible Partners. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services for a total of 10 years across multiple periods. Indivisible Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework and offers a range of investment approaches, including active, passive, and blended strategies, with access to private alternatives and credit solutions.

Cynthia Schulze is a financial advisor at Nadler Financial Group, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., FSB & W, LLC, Johnson, Goldberg & Brown, LTD, and Kessler Orlean Silver & Co. Nadler Financial Group serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans by offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services tailored to client objectives. The firm employs tactical asset allocation across diversified vehicles and operates a program for smaller accounts within its multi-advisor platform.

Christopher Vivian is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Vivian Financial Services, Inc. is a business entity he maintains for tax and investment purposes. Total Clarity Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using various investment vehicles, employs third-party model portfolios, and supports specialized strategies for sophisticated investors.

Anne Marie Woodrich is a financial advisor with Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Pesch Law Office, P.C., and Wall Street Financial Advisors, Inc. Total Clarity Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and employs both traditional and more active strategies tailored to client needs.

Haili Cochran is a financial advisor at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Timothy Financial Counsel since 2024, following roles at First Trust and Centric Bank. Her background includes diverse work experience spanning education and retail. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers project-based advice focused on comprehensive financial planning topics and favors diversified, no-load mutual funds and ETFs with an emphasis on asset allocation and rebalancing.

Rebecca Raff is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at both Ausdal Financial Partners and Nadler Financial Group, Inc. since 2011. Raff serves as a financial planning relationship manager and is a shareholder at Nadler Financial Group. Nadler Financial Group is a team of 16 advisors managing over $2.18 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm primarily offers discretionary investment management along with financial planning and retirement-plan consulting services, utilizing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, tactical asset allocation, and specialized strategies such as direct indexing.

Samuel Velblum is a financial advisor at Nadler Financial Group, Inc. with a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ausdal Financial Partners, the Israeli Fintech Center, Gold Ventures Investment, and various educational and community organizations. Nadler Financial Group manages over $2.18 billion for more than 1,000 clients through a 15-advisor team, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing diversified portfolios with tactical asset allocation and specialized strategies such as direct indexing and interval funds.

Katie Macek is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. She previously worked at Mac-Ord Management Group for seven years and has experience outside finance, including operating Arbica Cafe. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that provides project-based advice and individual consultations for a range of clients, including individuals, families, businesses, and charities. The firm emphasizes a time-based billing model and offers guidance focused on diversified mutual funds and ETFs, with a primary focus on advisory and implementation coaching rather than ongoing portfolio management.

Kristina Tenney Gatto is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Total Clarity Wealth Management, she worked five years at School District 308 Oswego. Total Clarity Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and employer 401(k) plan sponsors by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and donor-advised fund support. The firm uses customized asset allocations and a range of investment strategies, including both passive and more active approaches.

Andrew Swierenga is a financial advisor at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at Wheaton College and Regions Bank. Outside of advising, he was involved with Trash Taxi of Georgia LLC. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes advisory and implementation coaching without managing client assets, focusing on diversified investment exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs and providing a structured multi-level planning menu.

Steven Lewit is a financial advisor with SGL Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with multiple firms, including KCD Financial, Tarkenton Financial, and Wealth Financial Group, with career history dating back more than three decades. Lewit is also CEO of Wealth-N, Inc. and serves as an agent for Tarkenton Financial LLC and J.G. Wentworth’s annuity purchase program. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and long-term investment horizons, often implementing strategies through third-party managers.

Laura Chamness is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC in Geneva, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial and Highpoint Planning Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Leelyn Smith, LLC provides 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 allocations across various asset classes and utilizes multiple third-party technology platforms and service providers to support portfolio management.

George Carroll is a financial advisor at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Regal Securities and Loyola Marymount University. Regal Advisory Services, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and business entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative research, offering a variety of managed account structures through proprietary and correspondent platforms.