Noel Cooper is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked for RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 10 years. He is a member of the boards of the Highland Park Community Nursery School & Day Care Center and The Art Center Highland Park, where he contributes to fundraising and community outreach efforts. Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $669 million for around 360 clients. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management services, including financial planning and portfolio management tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and ongoing monitoring.

David Bossov is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fifth Third Bank, Fifth Third Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley in various capacities. Quartz Partners serves individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries by providing model-based investment management through separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and advisory services. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up stock selection and offers discretionary portfolio management monitored by an investment committee.

Christopher Engelman is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Parkside Investments, LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Cedar Hill Associates, LLC for 11 years. He is a partner in Cedar Hill Partners Holdings I and II, limited partnerships focused on alternative investments. Parkside Investments is an SEC-registered adviser serving high net worth individuals, families, foundations, pension plans, and other clients. The firm uses a fundamental, long-term large-cap core equity approach combined with fixed income, ETFs, option-based strategies, and private investment allocations, managing over $1 billion in client assets with a small advisory team.

Anthony Falco II is a financial advisor with Monere Wealth Management, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Monere Investments, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a church secretary and is president of the Parent Advisory Board for Schaumburg Christian School, both on a volunteer basis. Monere Wealth Management is a team-based firm managing approximately $312 million in client assets, serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, and business accounts. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and uses a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, employing third-party managers and quantitative tools as part of its portfolio construction.

Blake Sciera is a financial advisor at Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he held roles at Saint Xavier University, Orland Physical Therapy, and Moraine Valley Community College. Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $669 million for about 360 clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning and portfolio management for individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, utilizing a mix of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

John Anderson is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, CUSO Financial Services, and Baxter Credit Union. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a substantial wrap fee program representing a significant portion of its assets under management.

Kyle Tucker is a CFP® certificant with three years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Signature Financial Services, Ltd and has held roles at First Heartland Capital, Inc. and Signature Advisors Group. He has prior work experience at Purdue University and in various positions outside the financial industry. Signature Financial Services, Ltd. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach using model portfolios and third-party asset allocation strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Daniel Wood is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Zimmerman Wealth Management, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at State Farm VP Management Corp. and State Farm Insurance from 2016 to 2018. Zimmerman Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, employee benefit plans, charitable organizations, and privately held entities. The firm employs a conservative, long-term asset allocation strategy using mutual funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds, providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

John Kearney is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Parkside Investments, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Cedar Hill Associates LLC for eight years. Parkside Investments is an SEC-registered adviser serving high net worth individuals, families, foundations, and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a fundamental, long-term large-cap core equity investment approach supplemented by fixed income, ETFs, option-based strategies, and private investments, managing over $1 billion in client assets with a small advisory team.

Haley Staniszewski is a financial advisor with Journey Financial Group, Inc. in Buffalo Grove, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Augustus Labs, LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she provides notary public services to existing clients at Journey Financial Group. Journey Financial Group serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing firm-developed model portfolios that cover a spectrum of risk profiles and incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis.

John Karras is a financial advisor at Eastgate Capital Advisors LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eastgate, he held legal positions at several law firms including Gould & Ratner and DLA Piper LLP. He is also associated with Thana Holdings LLC. Eastgate Capital Advisors is a fee-only multi-family office serving individuals, affluent families, retirement accounts, trusts, and other legal entities. The firm manages approximately $271 million across 55 client relationships and offers comprehensive wealth management services, including investment management, financial planning, trust and estate planning, and investment-related tax planning.

Anthony Baxmann is a financial advisor at Monere Wealth Management, Inc. in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He has been associated with Monere Investments Inc. since 2000. Monere Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm managing approximately $312 million in assets, serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, and business accounts. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and manager selection through various advisory account types, primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Green is a financial advisor at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. in Glenview, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Regal Advisory Services since 2007 and has been associated with Regal Securities and Investrade Discount Securities since 2000. Regal Advisory Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients through a team of 15 advisors, managing approximately $113.5 million in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, employing a blend of fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Stephen Francis is a financial advisor at Wellment Financial in Elmhurst, IL, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at FSR Wealth Strategies, JM Wilson Corporation, Progressive, and Avalon Risk Management. He is also a licensed insurance agent affiliated with FSR Insurance Planning, Ltd. Wellment Financial provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on retirement planning with tax strategies and implements diversified model portfolios using various investment approaches, including value investing and direct indexing.

James Hagen is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Thrivent Financial. Outside of advising, he is a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams Momentum and provides foster care services. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a significant wrap fee program.

Luis Marroquin is a financial advisor at Expressive Wealth LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empowered Network and Syd Jerome. Expressive Wealth LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering discretionary asset management, ERISA 3(38) plan services, modular financial planning, and consultation. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with portfolios that may include alternatives, options, and various trading strategies.

Justin Stender is a financial advisor at Alley Company with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Morningstar Investment Services, Inc. for 24 years before joining Alley Company. Alley Investment Management Company provides discretionary separate-account portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, institutions, foundations, and family offices. The firm focuses on tax-conscious, long-term large-cap equity strategies combined with customized asset-allocation programs, utilizing ETFs, options, and margin where appropriate.

Michael Mack is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is a member of Mack Investment Securities, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. Prior to this, he held roles at JP Morgan Securities, LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns Midwest EMF Solutions LLC, a company that assesses homes for environmental health issues. Mack Investment Securities serves individual investors, retirement and pension plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes a manager-of-managers model through its Money Managers Plus program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services with various tactical and timing strategies.

Peter Vick is a financial advisor at Monere Wealth Management, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Monere Investments Inc. since 2015. Monere Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm managing approximately $312 million in client assets, serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, and business accounts. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting through advisory accounts on the Pershing platform, with a focus on predominantly non-discretionary management and offering various client-directed advisory options.

Mark Stephens is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor at Pendulum Wealth Partners with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Pendulum, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Bomark Cleaning Service Inc., a janitorial business. Pendulum Wealth Partners is a team of nine advisors serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a fundamental, primarily long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios and operates under common control with an affiliated tax and accounting firm.