Jerry Keaton is the sole advisor at Keaton Capital Management L.L.C. in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Keaton Capital Management since 2014. Keaton Capital Management provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, emphasizing risk management and time horizon alignment, with regular account monitoring and formal portfolio reviews.

David Valenti is a CFP® professional at Virtue Asset Management LLC with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Virtue in 2020, he worked for 30 years at Bank of America Private Bank. He is also a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois, currently non-practicing and uncompensated in that capacity. Virtue Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, focusing on customized investment strategies that incorporate risk tolerance, tax, and estate considerations. The firm manages just over $200 million in assets with a small advisory team and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles, including derivatives when suitable.

Ryan Zentz is a financial advisor at PMG Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at both PMG Wealth Management and LPL Financial, LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at DoorDash and Lake Point, and he has a background that includes time at the University of Kentucky and involvement with the Mundelein Baseball and Softball Association. PMG Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business owners with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages customized portfolios in-house using a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering strategies such as the “Advance & Protect” approach and integrating both internal and external managers to address various client needs.

Jose Cuevas III is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Wisdom Investments since 2016 and also worked at High Five Financial, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Wisdom Investments provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold approach guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering a range of tiered planning services and incorporating educational seminars and AI-enabled tools as part of its client support.

John Kosar is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Asbury Research LLC, where he has worked since 2023. He has prior experience at Symetra, Allvue Systems, Equitrust Life Insurance Company, and Northern Trust. Asbury Research LLC provides subscription-based investment research and model portfolios to individual investors and money managers, and serves as a sub-adviser and model provider to other advisers and broker-dealers. The firm focuses on growth equities, income securities, and high-yield bonds, utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in its research.

Gery Sadzewicz is a financial advisor with Clearview Wealth Solutions, LLC in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He also owns Gery Sadzewicz Consulting LLC, which provides outsourced Chief Compliance Officer and financial operations consulting services to investment advisers and broker-dealers. Clearview Wealth Solutions offers discretionary investment management and financial services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $41.7 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs five core investment strategies delivered through customized portfolios, combining top-down economic analysis with bottom-up security selection and quantitative optimization.

Richard Furmanski is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Clearview Wealth Solutions, LLC since 2014 in Barrington, IL. Clearview Wealth Solutions provides discretionary investment management and related financial services to individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $41.7 million in discretionary assets across about 30 client relationships, using five core investment strategies implemented through customized portfolios that incorporate top-down economic analysis, bottom-up security selection, and quantitative optimization.

Trevore Meyer is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Design Studio, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Presence Financial and Responsive Financial Group, Inc. Financial Design Studio, Inc. serves individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations with portfolio management and financial planning, supplemented by in-house tax preparation, business bookkeeping, and educational seminars. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term asset allocation and buy-and-hold strategies, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio decisions.

Robert Stoll is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Design Studio, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Original Financial LLC, Honey Lake Advisors, LLC, and Institutional Capital LLC. Financial Design Studio, Inc. serves individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation and buy-and-hold strategies, integrating ongoing financial planning with portfolio oversight.

James Dobbs is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2009. Woodfield Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, small businesses, and other business entities. The firm provides financial planning, investment advisory, portfolio management, and insurance review services, developing tailored asset-allocation models that are implemented and monitored with periodic reviews and semiannual rebalancing.

Shawn Block is a financial advisor at Briggs Financial Inc. with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Outside of finance, he has worked as a performer and emcee for Medieval Times since 2007, where his duties include acting, performing, media, marketing, and special events. Briggs Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management, ongoing financial planning, and in-house tax preparation. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach and does not charge performance-based fees or accept commissions tied to capital gains.

Gregory Anderson is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at SCV Capital LLC since 2021 and previously spent five years at PPM America. SCV Capital LLC provides investment management primarily to pooled investment vehicles and institutional-type clients, focusing on fundamental analysis of public equities and private securities. The firm emphasizes private-fund governance and operational review, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a preference for longer-term strategies.

Cole Barkocy is a financial advisor at Assured Advisory Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience as a First Officer at Spirit Airlines. Barkocy is currently furloughed from Spirit Airlines and does not receive income or commissions from that position. Assured Advisory Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by computer-driven tools, managing portfolios that often include ETFs, mutual funds, government securities, options, and variable annuities.

Erin Zylka is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Whealthy Empowerment Network and has previously worked at firms including Resolute Wealth Advisor, Inc. and Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC. Zylka also owns and operates Kona Financial Planning, an investment advisory firm. Whealthy Empowerment Network is a two-advisor registered investment adviser that provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using a range of instruments and analysis methods, managing approximately $106 million in client assets.

Bret Kinnamon is an investment advisory representative at Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II with 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kinnamon & Associates since 1994 and with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as vice president at Kinnamon Accounting Service, focusing on tax and accounting duties, and is a licensed notary public. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II provides advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers individual portfolio management, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and long-term investment.

Kyle Kinnamon is a financial advisor with Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Kinnamon Accounting Service, where he provides tax and accounting services. Kinnamon’s background includes roles at Cetera and Northern Illinois University. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, focusing on asset allocation and longer-term purchase strategies, and provides pension consulting aligned with ERISA guidance.

Lorie Shah is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving at Virtue Asset Management LLC. She has worked as a substitute teacher at Oak Park School District 97 since 2018. Virtue Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, offering customized investment solutions that incorporate quantitative analysis and risk management strategies.

Martin Konsor is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc. He has been employed at Zurich North America since 2012. Woodfield Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers financial planning, investment advisory, portfolio management, and insurance review services, implementing tailored asset-allocation models based on fundamental analysis and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Alayna Leuzé is a financial advisor with Significant Wealth Partners LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Stephen Smith Financial, Inc. She is also licensed as an insurance agent and engages in insurance sales outside of her advisory work. Significant Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and educational seminars. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and quantitative analysis, and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with documented client risk tolerances and Investment Policy Statements.

Michael Graft is a financial advisor with Simplified Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Significant Wealth Partners Inc. and Kingsview Asset Management. Outside of advising, he manages construction projects through MJG Construction, LLC and serves as a managing broker at The Heritage Realty Group, Inc. Simplified Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs multiple analysis methods and a variety of investment strategies, including options and derivatives, and serves a small client base without requiring a minimum account size.