David Pequet is a financial advisor with MPI Wealth Management LLC in Hinsdale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MPI Investment Management for 32 years before joining MPI Wealth Management in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director and Treasurer of the Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship Fund and is an officer of Duck Lake Inn LLC, a cottage rental business. MPI Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and sub-advisory services to institutional and individual clients, including pension plans, investment advisers, banks, corporations, charitable organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of quantitative techniques, technical and fundamental analysis, and macroeconomic research to tailor diversified portfolio strategies across fixed income, dividend equity, and total return equity investments.

Jacob Bossert is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor at Konza Global Wealth Group with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fortune Financial Advisors and has a background that includes seven years at USSSA. Konza Global Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting with an investment approach that incorporates modern portfolio theory, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Scott Smith is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Stephen Smith Financial Inc. and has previously worked at Significant Wealth Partners LLC, Capital Management Consultants, and several other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales. Stephen Smith Financial Inc. provides discretionary investment advisory and managed-account services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies incorporating various techniques and utilizes internally developed AI and machine-learning tools to support its services.

Peter Soltesz is a financial advisor with Apis Financial Group, LLC in Villa Park, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Merrill and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of finance, he serves as president of the Cook-Dupage County Beekeepers Association, a charitable organization. Apis Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm’s approach incorporates asset-allocation targets, fundamental and technical analysis, and Modern Portfolio Theory principles, offering both comprehensive and targeted planning engagements.

Paul Linzer is a financial advisor at Kenora Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Invesco, LLC since 1990. Kenora Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, investment counseling, retirement and estate planning, tax-related advice, and customized portfolio management. The firm’s investment approach focuses on customized separately managed accounts with concentrated equity positions diversified across multiple industries, using Value Line research and tax-aware rebalancing.

Jonathan Spencer is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Signet Private Wealth, LLC since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Liccar Securities, LLC and Umbono Investments (US) LLC. Outside of advising, he is the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Medinah Road Development Co. LLC, a real estate development company, and manages financial modeling services as the sole member of Twende Investments, LLC. Signet Private Wealth provides investment advice and wealth management primarily to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a value-oriented, primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, strategic asset allocation, direct indexing, option-writing for income, and ESG considerations.

Eric Cervantes is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience at Investment Consulting Services, LLC, based in Lombard, IL. He has been with the firm since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a rental property business in Texas. Investment Consulting Services, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory and a combination of passive and active investment strategies, serving a small, concentrated client base with a focus on large-dollar assets.

Brian Owen is a financial advisor with Bjo Wealth Management LLC in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bjo Wealth Management since 2013, following tenures at Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Bjo Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified investment strategies tailored to client objectives and manages approximately $26.5 million across 60 client relationships.

Jake Owen is a financial advisor at BJO Wealth Management LLC in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Walgreens for seven years and studied at Penn State University for four years. BJO Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified investment strategies based on fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis, managing approximately $26.5 million across 60 client relationships with a focus on discretionary assets.

Albert Von Holt is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been the principal of Von Holt Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1992. The firm is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and trust clients. Von Holt Financial Advisors manages client assets using Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily investing in no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates with clients’ estate, tax, and insurance advisors.

Joseph Shea IV is a financial advisor with Horizon Family Wealth, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and offering 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Shea Financial Group since 2004 and held roles at Riverpoint Wealth Management Holdings and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the J111 National Racing Class, a nonprofit sailboat racing organization. Horizon Family Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, technical, and sector analysis to build diversified portfolios and employs third-party managers as part of its investment approach.

Dax Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Cenacle Capital Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at firms including Mithril Capital LLC and DNA Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of New Leaf Capital and advises Strands Technology LLC on non-investment topics. Cenacle Capital Management provides discretionary asset management and pension consulting to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm specializes in income-oriented option strategies and tactical asset allocation using ETFs and equities, incorporating digital-asset exchange products and offers educational programs on digital assets.

Andrew Czarkowski is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting individuals and families with various aspects of financial planning, including education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, new wealth management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, investment strategy for individuals and corporations, tax minimization, and retirement income. Andrew began his career in financial services in 2010 after earning a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System, where he attended the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Based in Glenview, Illinois, Andrew focuses on building trust with his clients to understand their goals, objectives, and risk tolerance, providing education on behavioral finance to support sound decision-making. Outside of his professional work, Andrew's personal interests include basketball, boating, football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, running, skiing, and spending time with his family. He is committed to treating clients with care and respect while fostering lasting relationships.

Matthew Michel is a financial advisor at Vital Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Vital Wealth Management in 2024, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for eight years. Vital Wealth Management provides investment management and integrated financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses portfolio optimization and efficient-frontier analysis to create diversified allocations and offers fiduciary retirement plan services along with account aggregation and performance monitoring tools.

Brian Phillips is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as an advisor at Kuhn Capital Partners with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kuhn Capital Partners in 2025, he worked at RMB Capital and Busey Wealth Management. He is a minority owner of Bison Natural Resources, LLC, which is involved with private funds managed by Kuhn Capital Partners. Kuhn Capital Partners provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement advice to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pooled investment vehicles. The firm constructs portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, offers access to alternative investments for qualified clients, and manages multiple private funds as adviser, sponsor, and general partner.

Milton Blersch is a financial advisor at Blue Bison Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Global Eye Investments Corporation since 2008 and Wrp Investments, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. He is also a member and CPA at Blersch Wiesner & Company LLP, a certified public accounting firm. Blue Bison Investments provides fee-based investment management to individuals, companies, and charitable organizations. The firm manages diversified portfolios using stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds, with a focus on individual-stock selection and risk management through position sizing, diversification, and disciplined sell strategies.

Ian Dillow is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Dillow Wealth Management LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining his current firm in 2025, he worked at Dexian and attended High Point University. Dillow Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis to construct customized portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs along with individual securities and alternative investments.

Yoo Chung Chang is a financial advisor at Upstart Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Upstart Wealth Management, he worked at yooVIN and has a background that includes roles in the restaurant industry. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit CHAAD, where he assists with tax-related issues. Upstart Wealth Management provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs discretionary, asset-allocation strategies using model portfolios and implements them through various vehicles, including separately managed accounts and ETFs, with a notable use of derivatives and margin.

Jennifer Johnson is a financial advisor at Pinelight Financial PLLC in Riverside, Illinois, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. She previously worked for 16 years at the Social Security Administration. Pinelight Financial serves individual clients, retirement and pension plans, and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining active management, core+satellite strategies, and modern portfolio theory, and operates an affiliated accounting practice offering tax and accounting services under separate agreements.

Thomas Laughlin is a Series 65 licensed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Signet Private Wealth, LLC since 2019 and is also involved with Andiamo Vento LLC and Twende Investment Group. He previously worked at Halliard Soap Company, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Signet Private Wealth LLC provides investment advice and wealth management primarily to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach using fundamental and technical analysis, strategic asset allocation, and offers services including portfolio management, financial planning, and assistance with IRA rollovers and IPO participation.