John Stitt Jr. is a financial advisor at World Equity Group, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with World Equity Group since 2002. In addition to his advisory work, he operates an independent insurance agency focused on business group health, dental, life, long-term care, and disability insurance. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers managed portfolios primarily through its wrap-fee program, combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money managers.

Shaun Eck is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Kestra Private Wealth Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Quantas Group, LLC, which provides marketing and advisory services related to tax benefits through life insurance products. Realta Investment Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach utilizing asset allocation across multiple asset classes and provides services such as portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and estate planning.

Joshua Pratt is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Beacon Insurance Advisors, LLC and Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. Pratt is also involved as an independent insurance agent, selling fixed insurance products and equity-indexed annuities. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, using multiple investment approaches and platforms tailored to individual advisor and client needs.

Dar Baruchim is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with Series 63 and 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Kadima Wealth, and OurCrowd. Mariner Independent serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments. The firm leverages affiliated businesses and a broad range of investment tools to deliver integrated financial services.

Teresa Young is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services, Western Southern Life, Alliant Credit Union, and LPL Financial. She volunteers as a tax preparer and quality examiner for Ladder Up in Chicago, assisting low-wage earning families with pro bono tax preparation. 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 manager selection and tactical allocation, utilizing fundamental analysis and formal annual reviews to guide its investment process.

Mark Morrison is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OneAscent Financial Services LLC. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and The Cornerstone Financial Group Inc. among others. He also serves as an elder at The Arising Church in Crystal Lake, where he is involved in counseling and preaching. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and institutions. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services using individualized asset allocation and model-based platforms, and offers specialized services including tax-overlay options and outsourced CIO and CCO support.

Caleb Thomas is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with OneAscent Financial Services LLC and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Caleb also has experience assisting with financial planning and administrative tasks within his firm. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions through multiple advisory teams. The firm utilizes individualized asset-allocation strategies and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, Unified Managed Account solutions, and outsourced chief investment and compliance officer services.

David Settelmyer is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Latitude Advisors, LLC since 2009 and also operates Settelmyer Financial, where he works as a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, long-term care, and annuity insurance. He has held roles at GWN Securities, Inc. and the National Senior Advisory Council since 2001. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Michael Stewart is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 66, and 65 designations and has been with Sound Income Strategies since 2015. Prior to this, he was involved with Grayslake Business Partnership LLC and has owned Crystal Lake Tax & Financial since 2008, where he provides fixed and indexed annuities, insurance products, and tax preparation services. Sound Income Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other advisors, offering asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and insurance planning. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies with active portfolio management and allocates assets to third-party managers and ETFs when appropriate.

Mark Wolter is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Beacon Wealth Advisors, LLC and Gradient Securities, LLC. Wolter serves as a volunteer board member for the Special Olympics Illinois Golf Outing, assisting with event planning and fundraising. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized strategies across various asset classes. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-based solutions, and works with multiple custodians and third-party managers.

Kathryn Edwards is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. She is also a partner at P&M Holding Group, LLP. Edwards has a long tenure at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, spanning from 2008 to the present. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and manages a notable mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets, supported by affiliations within the Plante Moran enterprise that enable integrated financial services.

Randall Cashmore is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Peace of Mind Private Wealth Management, FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, and Berthel Fisher and Company. He also operates Cashmore Investments, an independent venture he has maintained since 2009. Signal Advisors Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to retail clients and independent registered investment advisers through its Signal Platform TAMP. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental investment process focused on tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, serving individual, high-net-worth, family, and business clients.

Srbo Radisavljevic is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC. His career includes roles at KRD Wealth Management LLC and Strategic Edge Wealth Management, as well as operating as an independent insurance agent through his sole proprietorship since 1999. Radisavljevic also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes asset allocation alongside strategies such as dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and options-based portfolios, and it is notable for its affiliation with a third-party administrator/pension consulting business and its $1.57 billion in assets under advisement as a 3(21) adviser.

John Michalak is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Harbour in 2026, he spent 15 years with both Chicago Investment Advisory Council and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. Michalak has extensive experience in the sale of fixed insurance and annuity products through his prior role at Chicago Investment Advisory Council. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment approaches tailored by individual advisers and approved third-party managers.

Eric Billimoria is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sowell Management. He previously worked at Concert Wealth Management, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. In addition to advising, he engages in tax return preparation seasonally from January through mid-April. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs various investment styles and offers model portfolios, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Guy Abbanat is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2011. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers managed portfolios through its wrap-fee programs, combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

James Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2014, operating under LPL Financial during this period. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a broad platform that integrates advisory and brokerage services.

Meredith Sims is a financial advisor with CL Wealth Management LLC in Schaumburg, IL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience and has worked with multiple firms, including Heart Strong Wealth Planning and Onsystex. Outside of financial services, she owns Meredith Sims Creative LLC, a non-investment-related business. CL Wealth Management LLC offers portfolio advisory and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Cynthia Pruemm is a financial advisor at Corecap Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with SIS Financial Group since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates an independent insurance agency serving a similar client base. Corecap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm uses a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Sherwin Shenfeld is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has served as president of Shenfeld & Co, Ltd, a CPA firm, since 1989 and also leads Mervana, Inc., an art dealing business. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional accounts. The firm offers managed portfolios through its wrap-fee program, combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager access.