Makinzie Stack is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2017 and has been with Leelyn Smith, LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes in-house management, separate managers, and model portfolios, supplemented by multiple technology and service providers.

Daniel Kuczero is a financial advisor at T2 Asset Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with T2 Asset Management since 2015. T2 Asset Management provides investment management, wealth planning, and business advisory services to individuals, small businesses, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $165 million using proprietary, rules-based models that combine technical and fundamental analysis to guide asset allocation and risk management across multiple portfolio profiles.

Kevin Loffredi is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently an investment adviser representative at Harvest Investment Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to this, he spent 11 years at ProEquities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a vice president at Morningstar, Inc., maintaining an online education tool for the broker/dealer community. 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 strategy using various analytical approaches and offers specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) investment management and held-away 401k account management.

Suzanne Lockwoodfisher is a financial advisor at DHJJ Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Total Clarity Wealth Management. Since 2020, she has been with DHJJ Financial Advisors, a team of eight advisors based in St. Charles, IL. DHJJ Financial Advisors manages approximately $543.5 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs client-specific investment policies and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, with a notable affiliation to a Certified Public Accounting firm that provides tax and accounting services under separate agreements.

Frank Moorman is a financial advisor at Goldstone Financial Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldstone, he worked at DBHW Wealth Partners and has held positions outside the financial sector, including roles at Pfister Hotel, Clarke Mosquito Control, and Potbelly. Goldstone Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.05 billion across more than 1,600 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisers and third-party model portfolios, employing diverse investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and select alternatives.

Donald Robinson is a financial advisor with Vantage Point Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Thomas Canale. He has served as an ordained minister since 2017 and is vice president and a board member of Youth Outreach Services, Inc., a nonprofit serving youth and families in the Chicagoland area. Vantage Point Financial is a team of 16 advisors serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners with investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized approach focused on long-term portfolio construction using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also incorporating alternative investments and tax planning through affiliated entities.

Henry Wong is a financial advisor at Juncture Wealth Strategies, LLC in Naperville, IL, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Juncture since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Catalina Investments. Juncture Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, estates, and pension or profit-sharing plans, offering investment advisory services, portfolio management, and standalone financial planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary strategies, model portfolios, and actively incorporates derivatives and hedging techniques in separately managed accounts.

Scott Sandee is a CFP® certificant with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vertex Partners and has previously worked at Oxford Financial Group, Capital Group Private Client Services, Capital Bank & Trust Company, and BNY Mellon. Vertex Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable and corporate entities through financial planning, investment and wealth management, consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and behavioral finance.

Paul Novak is a financial advisor with T2 Asset Management, LLC in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with T2 Asset Management since 2015. Novak serves as a board member of The Alive Center, a nonprofit organization, since 2021. T2 Asset Management provides investment management, wealth planning, and business advisory services to individuals, small businesses, and institutions, managing approximately $165 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses proprietary, rules-based models combining technical and fundamental analysis to manage asset allocation and downside risk across multiple portfolio profiles.

Dana Anderson is a CFP® professional with five years of experience at DHJJ Financial Advisors. Prior to joining DHJJ, Dana held roles at Ernst & Young, United Parcel Service, and worked in various positions while attending North Central College. DHJJ Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $543.5 million and serving both individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, and offers access to tax preparation and accounting through an affiliated CPA firm.

William Harris is a financial advisor at Goldstone Financial Group, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldstone, he held positions at Phaidon International, Auto-Owner's Insurance, and Lou & Harry's Bar and Grill. Goldstone Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.05 billion for about 1,675 individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisers and third-party model portfolios, using a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and select alternatives.

James Viktora is a financial advisor with Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Paychex. He is also involved with PayEntry, a business outside of his advisory work. Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services and model portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a passive, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach implemented through proprietary model portfolios and institutional funds.

Karmen Ritt is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Leelyn Smith, LLC. Her prior roles include six years at J.P. Morgan and five years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses alongside her CFP® designation. Leelyn Smith, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension plans, business entities, and trusts, employing model-based and customized allocations. The firm utilizes various technology platforms and offers a range of strategies, including structured notes via third-party providers, supported by an ownership connection with an affiliated accounting practice.

Gregory Nickum is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with 4Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2023 and previously worked at Retirement Income Management, Inc. for 12 years. 4Wealth Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm offers customized investment strategies and integrates affiliated accounting and insurance services within its advisory structure.

Steven Norvid is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. He joined Rothschild Wealth LLC in 2025 after 13 years at Siligmueller & Norvid Wealth Advisors LLC. Rothschild Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement and investment consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to build and monitor diversified portfolios tailored to tax, estate, cash-flow, and risk considerations.

Peter Babilla is a CFP® professional with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Vertex Partners and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial. Babilla is also involved with Avant Holistic Wealth Management and has experience in non-variable insurance through affiliations with Ohio National Life and Capitas Financial Midwest. Vertex Partners provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on tailored portfolio management based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs, employing diversified strategies through various investment vehicles and third-party program platforms.

Timothy Mcfarland is a financial advisor at Activ8 Family Office LLC with a Series 65 credential and is based in Clarendon Hills, IL. He joined Activ8 Family Office in 2026 and has prior experience working with multiple Major League Baseball teams, including the Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Activ8 Family Office primarily serves professional athletes and their related families and entities. The firm offers a comprehensive Holistic Client Management Program that integrates financial planning, investment management, cash management, and tax services, utilizing customized portfolio solutions with access to various third-party managers and private investments.

Cassandra Duehring is a financial advisor with Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and beginning her industry career in 2025. Prior to joining the firm, she held various roles including positions at Wells Vehicle Electronics and involvement with Wheaton College Arena Theater and Wheaton College. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, focuses on asset allocation and periodic rebalancing, and operates without discretionary authority or custody of client funds.

Shea Brown is a financial advisor at Vantage Point Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience in education and hospitality, including roles at Northern Illinois University and R House Martini Bar. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners, offering investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting services. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized approach focused on long-term portfolio construction using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also incorporating a range of other investment options and integrated planning advice.

Kevin Prendergast is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Leelyn Smith, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Valmark Securities, Inc. and Executive Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a ghostwriter for Wentworth Financial Communications. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs diversified investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing both in-house and external managers, supported by multiple technology platforms and service providers.