Paris Karasso is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Calamos Wealth Management since 2019 and previously at Calamos Investments LLP from 2014 to 2019. Karasso holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American University of Greece Foundation, where he provides independent oversight of the foundation’s investments. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Jenna O'Connell is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 before joining Highpoint Advisor Group. Highpoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and uses a variety of investment platforms to implement client portfolios.

Matthew Schaap is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Modern Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked previously at OFM Wealth, Heritage Planning Partners, and Busey Wealth Management. He also holds an insurance license, overseeing existing life insurance and variable annuities. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across 94 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Michael Corson is a financial advisor at United Advisor Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent, primarily selling disability insurance. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent advisers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm combines proprietary model portfolios, custom trading, and third-party money managers using a variety of analytical and asset-allocation strategies.

Richard Ziemianski is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2006, following three years at Wrp Investments, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, Ziemianski is the managing partner of Integrity Insurance and Financial Services, where he spends part of his time on health and life insurance. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, utilizing a combination of internally created models and third-party management within an Envestnet-supported workflow.

Haskel Weiss is a financial advisor at HighPoint Planning Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 credential and has served as president of TWG Benefits, Inc., a non-investment related business, since 1995. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities with discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and related services. The firm constructs client investment policies through personal consultations and implements diversified portfolios using fundamental analysis across various asset classes.

Dimitar Tanchev is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2019 and previously spent three years at Nextcapital. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process emphasizes asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring using a diversified mix of securities and funds.

Brett Pawelkiewicz is a financial advisor with Highpoint Planning Partners in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Northwestern Mutual, Redwing Financial, and The Lighthouse Institute. He also provides administrative support to HighPoint Advisor Group, an independent investment advisor firm. Highpoint Advisor Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and uses fundamental analysis to construct diversified client portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Andrew Keppy is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Level Four Advisory Services and LPL Financial. Highpoint Planning Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and uses a variety of investment strategies and third-party platforms to implement client portfolios.

Gary Richied is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at LPL Financial and HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in authoring and hosting the Hot Water History podcast and blog, which covers historical topics and film and book reviews. Highpoint Planning Partners serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and manages wrap-fee programs, using a blend of fundamental analysis and third-party platforms to implement diversified investment portfolios.

Eduardo Sordo is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, The Vanguard Group, UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a trustee and chair of the investment committee for the George Snow Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit supporting college graduation for hardworking students in South Florida. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process incorporates asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a mix of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Julia Slobodnik is a financial advisor with AdvisorNet Wealth Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Equitable Advisors, and Seven Saints. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as a server at a restaurant called Augie's. AdvisorNet Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Jeffery Harper is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Lisle, IL. He has worked at Good Life Advisors, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Level Four Advisory Services, LLC and Opus Wealth Management Group. Outside of his advisory work, he oversees the raising and selling of cattle on a farm he owns. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Richard Gotterer is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2015. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Naperville, IL. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a structured investment process overseen by an Investment Committee and often utilizes affiliated Calamos Funds and sub-advisers while maintaining governance controls and disclosure practices.

Charles Baier is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Good Life Advisors, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Level Four Advisory Services, LPL Financial, and Opus Wealth Management Group. In addition to his advisory work, Baier is a commissioned notary. Good Life Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team approach and multiple analysis methods to tailor advice, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside educational seminars and access to various third-party programs and custodial platforms.

Amanda Devore is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Bates Financial Group. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC delivers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to independent managers and model portfolios. The firm typically constructs long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also supporting internal portfolio management and ongoing account monitoring.

James Keller is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Highpoint Planning Partners since 2013 and also affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008. HighPoint Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory services and constructs client portfolios using fundamental analysis across various investment vehicles, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Christopher Jerin is a financial advisor with Calamos Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Calamos Wealth Management and its affiliated entities since 2010, with a three-year period at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a structured investment process overseen by an Investment Committee and leverages its affiliated ecosystem, including various investment vehicles and trust services.

Scott Steiner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Calamos Wealth Management LLC and Calamos Financial Services LLC since 2018 and previously spent three years with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach includes asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a broad range of investment vehicles including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Sean O’Shea is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2012 and joined Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC dba McCabe Financial Group in 2025. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and uses fundamental analysis to construct client portfolios across a range of asset classes.