Jeffrey Cismoski is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at ORG Partners LLC, WealthShield Partners, LLC, Cresset Asset Management, LLC, and Evanston Investments Inc DBA Evanston Advisors. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and utilizes discretionary sub-advisory arrangements and co-advisory platforms, including a Private Direct Investments program for client access to private funds and alternative investments.

Joseph Esposito is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network and Private Client Services. Esposito also maintains a long-term affiliation with Ek&A. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers.

Jacob Stanczyk is a CFP® certificant with six years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at JMG Financial Group LTD and has previously held roles at The Advocate Group, LLC, Carlson Holdings Inc., and Accredited Investors Inc. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations with comprehensive wealth and portfolio management services. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach featuring strategic asset allocation and tactical committee-approved shifts, utilizing a diverse range of investment options and tax-aware techniques.

Robert Devita is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside insurance brokerage focusing on fixed annuities and fixed life insurance. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Mark Stasik is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ausdal since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in health, long-term care, term life, and universal life insurance, and he provides consulting in career and success coaching on a volunteer basis. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative products.

Caleb Svoboda is a financial advisor with HBW Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Heritage Living Trust. He is also a licensed insurance agent, selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance, and serves as a financial planner with Winfield Wealth Advisors LLC. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets and provides a range of financial services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charities, and institutional clients. The firm uses a blended investment approach involving third-party money managers, tactical asset allocation, and multi-manager diversification, and offers services such as sub-advisory arrangements and online wrap-fee portfolios through Betterment Institutional.

Christopher Sexton is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at First Analysis Securities Corporation and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Since 2023, Sexton has been involved with the Illinois High School Association. American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios emphasizing strategic asset allocation and diversification, offering access to affiliated mutual funds and ETFs through its Private Client Group Program.

Oscar Cantu is a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group LTD with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, working there for a combined 20 years before joining JMG Financial Group in 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. JMG Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management, financial advisory, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation services when requested. The firm uses a committee-driven investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and manages approximately $6.36 billion in assets across a team of 64 advisors.

Arnoldo Garza is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with Global View Capital entities since 2010. Prior to his advisory career, Garza spent over two decades at Navistar, Inc., where he held engineering and management roles focused on diesel engine and truck development. Global View Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach based on technical and quantitative analysis and operates a proprietary research platform that supports its strategies and services.

Joseph Alagna is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Weber Highschool Alumni, Inc., a nonprofit that provides scholarships to deserving students. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors, offering investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies across a range of asset types, and maintains dual broker-dealer and insurance activities.

Trent Warren is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Fairhaven Wealth Management and Triad Advisors, Inc. Warren maintains involvement in fixed annuity and life insurance sales through Ash Brokerage and Penn Mutual. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.05 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-centered approach using modern portfolio theory and tax-aware asset location, with portfolios managed primarily on a discretionary basis across various asset classes.

Wilfredo Miranda is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elder and trustee at Palmetto Baptist Church in Miami, Florida. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors, offering investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides both advisory and brokerage services, including access to third-party money managers and licensed insurance products.

Shannon Bora Cooper is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2022 and has been involved with Michael J. Bora & Associates since 2014, where she also serves as an insurance agent specializing in life insurance and annuity sales. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Kathleen Oconnor is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining RMR Wealth Builders, she worked at Clearwater Capital Partners, Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial LLC, and HPL&S, a subsidiary of First American Bank. RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, sub-advisory to registered investment companies, and specialized advisory services including annuity management and digital asset programs.

Dominic Messina is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at ORG Partners, WealthShield Partners, Cresset Asset Management, and Evanston Investments. Outside of financial advising, Messina owns MKS Custom Creations, a custom furniture business. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a mix of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and a Private Direct Investments program.

Joshua Cannata is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 9 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Arkadios Wealth Advisors in 2025, Cannata worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years and at Lincoln Hall for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Wind and Wheels, LLC, a vehicle holding company. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and an internal portfolio team called Arkadios Managed Solutions to support customized, discretionary investment management across multiple asset classes.

Nicholas Tumilty is a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group LTD with CFP® and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Wealthspire. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and financial consulting. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with emphasis on strategic asset allocation and utilizes a diverse range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and alternative investments.

Breanna Stohr is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at JMG Financial Group Ltd since 2020. Her prior experience includes a role at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2019, along with various positions in education and retail. JMG Financial Group, Ltd. provides discretionary investment management, financial advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with tactical adjustments and manages approximately $6.36 billion in assets through a team of about 64 advisors.

Michael Chandler is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining World Equity Group in 2014, he has been involved with Dogwood Capital Management, LLC since 2010, where he serves as president. Outside of his advisory work, Chandler serves on the board of trustees for Fayetteville Technical Community College and is a board member of the Karen Chandler Trust, which supports cancer patients. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers managed portfolios through wrap-fee programs that combine discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, with ongoing performance and account reviews.

Ryan Peca is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Global View Capital Management since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is a senior customer success manager at OneStream Software, providing financial software services for the office of the CFO. Global View Capital Management offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses quantitative and technical methods supported by its proprietary research platform to manage portfolios according to risk profiles and investment objectives.