Kurt Newsom is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at XXI Wealth, LLC, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to that, he worked at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. and CIBC World Markets Corp. for seven years, Atlantic Trust Investment Advisors for one year, and Geneva Investment Management of Chicago for six years. XXI Wealth, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized portfolio construction using a mix of equities, fixed income, index funds, ETFs, direct indexing, alternative investments, and private placements, and employs active oversight of third-party money managers.

Michael Cattapan is a financial advisor with Abundo Wealth in Vernon Hills, IL. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Abundo Wealth, he worked at Abbvie for 13 years. Abundo Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individual clients, focusing on cash flow, retirement, employee benefits, estate planning, tax planning, and multi-generational issues. The firm emphasizes passive, low-cost index fund investments and offers advisory services on a subscription basis without requiring asset minimums or exercising discretionary trading authority.

Thomas Ryan is a financial advisor at Hedeker Wealth LLC in Lincolnshire, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Huntington Bank and Spectrum Management Group. Hedeker Wealth LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates tax projections into client reviews, with portfolios managed using proprietary models, third-party managers, or direct trading.

Owen Mc Namara is a financial advisor at Coyle with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Fidelity. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, wealth advisory, and financial assessment services. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with various analytical approaches and offers structured financial assessments and an automated sub-adviser program for smaller accounts.

Samuel Liepert is a financial advisor at Uhlmann Investment Management, L.L.C. in Skokie, IL, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Carson Wealth and Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with the Illinois Baseball Academy. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, institutions, and trusts, focusing on fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation. The firm’s offerings include managed portfolios and third-party advisor programs, typically combining stocks, bonds, ETFs, and alternatives to suit varying risk tolerances.

Nicholas Castricone is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Nuveen, Kestra, and Bluelake Wealth. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based investment adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and select retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes broad diversification and long-term asset allocation, utilizing third-party money managers and a sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital, and provides regular client education through newsletters and other resources.

Adam Blonsky is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Coyle Financial Counsel, Inc. since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and works out of Glenview, IL. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, wealth advisory, financial assessment, and project-based services. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis and offers a formal monthly subscription service alongside structured financial assessments for clients at various wealth stages.

Spencer Bleecker is a financial advisor at Roberts, Glore & Co. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with the firm since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he spent four years at Lake Forest College. Roberts, Glore & Co. provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, family offices, corporate pensions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $938 million in client assets, offering customized portfolio management based on fundamental analysis and valuation, and conducts regular portfolio reviews with a preference for mid- and large-cap equities and fixed-income holdings.

John Finley is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Coyle Financial Counsel, LLC since 2015. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management as well as financial assessment, wealth advisory, project-based planning, and family legacy services. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with individualized portfolio construction, utilizing sub-managers and third-party software for security-level analysis.

Kimberly Stacy is an associate wealth manager at Nadler Financial Group, Inc. with experience at Gresham Partners, LLC and PriceWaterHouseCoopers. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Nadler Financial Group and Ausdal Financial Partners since 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a commercial real estate venture through Tsarpalas Family Partnership, LLC. Nadler Financial Group serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs tactical asset allocation across diversified investment vehicles and operates a multi-advisor platform with approximately 16 advisors.

Ethan Hafner is a financial advisor at Indivisible Partners with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 17 years and Citigroup Global Markets for 8 years. Hafner is based in Deerfield, IL, and has been with Indivisible Partners since 2026. Indivisible Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to model portfolios and third-party investment strategies, using a strategic asset allocation framework overseen by an investment committee.

Matthew Moulton is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising. He is affiliated with Signature Financial Services, Ltd and has worked at First Heartland Capital Inc and Signature Advisors Group. His background includes a role as an Associate Financial Planner at Signature Advisors Group. Signature Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory, utilizing model portfolios, institutional strategists, and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds and ETFs.

John Budziak is a financial advisor at Mack Investment Securities, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mack Investment Securities and Cornerstone National Bank since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Senior Vice President and Trust Officer at Cornerstone National Bank. Mack Investment Securities advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other custodial accounts. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach combined with firm-run model strategies that incorporate tactical shifts and the use of ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and market-timing services.

Peter Karmin is a financial advisor at Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 11 years. Karmin serves on the Board of Trustees at Rhodes College. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing discretionary asset management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach that integrates quantitative tools with qualitative judgment and routinely uses derivatives and options strategies in client portfolios.

Thomas Weil is a financial advisor with Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fort Sheridan Advisors since 2012 and Aurora Securities Inc. since 2024. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with discretionary asset management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-investor approach that integrates quantitative tools with qualitative judgment and is involved in private funds and institutional mandates across multiple asset classes.

Stephen Mack is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, serving as an advisor at Mack Investment Securities, Inc. since 1986. He holds a Series 63 license and participates on a regional FINRA committee. Additionally, he has a referral role as a Coldwell Bank Referral Agent related to real estate sales. Mack Investment Securities, Inc. serves individual investors, retirement and pension plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and market timing services. The firm uses a manager-of-managers approach through its Money Managers Plus program, combining internal and third-party strategies with tactical and timing techniques.

Howard Klieger is a financial advisor at Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at RBC Capital Markets LLC and City National Bank. Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $669 million for about 360 clients. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services tailored to individual goals, using a mix of investment strategies and maintaining ongoing monitoring with annual reviews.

Gregory Davis is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners. He has been with Clearwater since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in a thoroughbred horse racing LLC and acts as a life insurance agent, evaluating and placing policies when needed for clients. Clearwater Capital Partners provides family office services, private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan advising. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients using a variety of investment approaches, including fundamental, quantitative, and options strategies.

Robert Cook is the sole advisor at Dream Capital Advisors, LLC in Lincolnshire, IL, holding a Series 65 credential with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Dream Capital Advisors since 2006. Dream Capital Advisors provides personalized, fee-based investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm focuses on customized equity and diversified portfolios emphasizing growth and quality of earnings, employing multiple analysis methods and third-party research to inform portfolio management.

Douglas Purcell is a financial advisor at Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Aurora Securities, Western International Securities, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. since 2011. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with discretionary asset management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-investor approach that integrates quantitative tools with qualitative judgment and actively uses derivatives and option strategies in client accounts.