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.

Robert Thompson is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Harvest Investment Services, LLC. His career includes roles at Midland States Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. He is president of Progressive Financial Planning Services Inc., an independent financial planning practice, and serves as board president-chair of the Oak Lawn Public Library Foundation as well as a consultant to Virtu Broadband LLC. Harvest Investment Services, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs an actively managed tactical strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) investment management and held-away 401(k) account management.

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.

Michael Speziale is a financial advisor with James T. Borello & Co. in East Dundee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with James T. Borello & Co. since 2011. James T. Borello & Co. manages approximately $514 million across about 700 client relationships, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, small businesses, trusts, and other legal entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services, using asset-allocation models tailored to client goals and employing quantitative analysis alongside third-party software.

Brenton Newell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Harvest Investment Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2015. He has three years of industry experience and has held positions at Wheaton College, Visionworks, Evangel University, College of DuPage, CYT Chicago, and Newell Christian Academy High School. Harvest Investment Services, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and offers tailored investment strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, alongside specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) management and held-away 401(k) account oversight.

Augusto Medal is a financial advisor with InSight Securities, Inc. in Miami, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Precise Investment Management, Inc., Insight Securities, Inc., Insigneo Advisory Services, and Northeast Securities. Insight Securities, Inc. is a registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm combines qualitative and quantitative analysis in its manager selection and portfolio construction, employing both active and passive strategies.

Ethan Hafner is a financial advisor at Indivisible Partners with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 17 years prior to joining Indivisible Partners in 2026. Indivisible Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, personal trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $2.08 billion in assets using a strategic asset allocation framework and offers a range of active, passive, and blended investment approaches through its team-based, open-architecture platform.

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.

Kara Vance is a CFP® and Series 65 professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory services. She has been with Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. since 2016. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides project-based advice on various financial topics and emphasizes diversified exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, asset allocation, and periodic rebalancing, without offering ongoing portfolio management or discretionary authority.

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.

Tyler Qualio is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Rothschild Wealth LLC and Rothschild Investment LLC, having previously worked at Halo Securities, LLC and Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. Qualio serves on the advisory board of the Will County Community Foundation, where he is involved with charitable grants and community endeavors. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutions. The firm employs a comprehensive asset-allocation approach that incorporates tax, estate, cash-flow, and risk considerations, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Stephen Mack is a financial advisor at Mack Investment Securities, Inc. in Northfield, IL, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Mack Investment Securities, Inc. since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on a regional FINRA committee and acts as a Coldwell Banker referral agent. Mack Investment Securities, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other custodial accounts. The firm combines manager-of-managers programs with firm-run model strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and pension consulting.

Augusto Medal Trinidad is a financial advisor at Precise Investment Management, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Insight Securities Inc. and Insigneo Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a passive investor in several non-investment businesses, including a retail liquor store and wellness center. Precise Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients, including non-citizens and non-resident aliens. The firm offers managed accounts and sponsored wrap programs, utilizing sub-advisory portfolio managers selected through country-specific research and annual due diligence.

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.

Gergana Vasileva is an investment advisor representative at Journey Financial Group, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Journey Financial Group since 2013. Additionally, she provides notary public services to clients at no charge. Journey Financial Group serves individual clients at various 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, using firm-developed model portfolios that range from conservative to aggressive risk profiles.