Paul Shuman is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Planning Group. He has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has operated Shuman Financial Consulting, LLC since 2009. Shuman is a CPA and serves as a board member and Financial Committee Chairman for Shore Community Services, Inc. in Skokie, IL. The Planning Group is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a model-based investment approach using fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning tailored to client objectives.

Timothy Obendorf is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Steward Advisors, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% minority owner and board member of McLennan Property Management Company, which manages commercial and industrial properties in the Chicago area. Steward Advisors serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices with fee-based financial planning and private portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $137 million in assets, integrating financial planning with investment strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and privately placed investments, while employing options and derivatives for hedging and tactical purposes.

Charles Marien III is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at CTS Financial Planning, Inc. since 1984 and has been associated with Certified Insurance Consultants, Inc. since 1989. CTS Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, investment planning, and discretionary asset management, while also providing accounting and income tax preparation services. The firm employs an active, technically driven investment approach and integrates in-house tax and accounting capabilities alongside advisory services.

Benjamin Baldwin, Jr. Jr. is a financial advisor at Baldwin Financial Advisors, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Axa Advisors, LLC since 1999. In addition to his advisory work, Baldwin is an author, teacher, and consultant engaged in financial planning education and expert witness work through Baldwin Financial Systems, LLC. Baldwin Financial Advisors serves individual clients, families, and small businesses by providing personalized, modular financial planning and advisory consulting. The firm emphasizes a consultative planning process that generates recommendations based on client data while leaving implementation to clients or outside vendors.

Nathan Gale is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is the founder and investment advisor representative of Fleur-De-Lis Financial and has prior experience with WellAcre Global Wealth Advisors and Peak Wealth Planning, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner and CFO of WanderWren, an apparel retailer. Fleur-De-Lis Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate plan sponsors. The firm offers fee-only investment management and financial planning, employing both passive and active strategies, and incorporates borrowing and margin use in its portfolio management.

Lisa Boyd is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Marcus Capital, LLC since 2007. Marcus Capital primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning. The firm focuses on individualized, equity-focused portfolios that combine U.S. value and growth stocks with fixed income, using fundamental analysis and third-party research to guide investment decisions.

Andrew Farinelli is a financial advisor at Wavvest Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Embree Financial Group, McAdam LLC, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner and president of Farinelli Financial LLC, providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management services. Wavvest Wealth offers portfolio management and financial planning to individuals through a technology-enabled platform and a direct advisory service. The firm focuses on diversified, long-term asset allocation and utilizes proprietary technology to support client risk profiling and portfolio management.

Jeffrey Chapracki is a financial advisor with Brentview Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Morgan Stanley for 13 years before joining Brentview in 2026. Brentview Investment Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering discretionary separate-account portfolio management with a focus on a bottom-up, fundamentally driven Dividend Growth investment approach. The firm manages portfolios across three distinct Dividend Growth strategies and maintains a significant presence as a sub-advisor in multiple wrap-fee and unified managed account platforms.

Sheila Padden is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 13 years of experience at Padden Financial Planning LLC and over 27 years as a CPA. She has led her firm since 2013, providing financial planning services from Chicago, IL. Padden Financial Planning LLC is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals and families, including trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial and tax planning with an investment approach focused on disciplined asset allocation, global diversification, and managing volatility through mutual funds, ETFs, and passive index funds.

John Van Ermen is a financial advisor at Exemplar Wealth Advisors, LLC in Oak Park, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has worked in the financial industry since 2015, including positions at JPM Consulting and Cetera. Exemplar Wealth Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach incorporating charting, cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis combined with modern portfolio theory, and offers discretionary management with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

David Sopchik is a financial advisor at CJW Capital, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with CJW Capital since 2018 and previously worked at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. from 2012 to 2019. CJW Capital serves individuals, institutional investors, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and donor-advised fund management. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies, utilizing low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities tailored to client needs.

Charles Shinneman is a financial advisor with Shinneman Wealth Group in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Shinneman Wealth Group since 2018 and previously at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and AGT The Safe Money People. Outside of advisory work, he is also active as an insurance agent. Shinneman Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and estate-planning support primarily to individual clients and small businesses. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies, utilizes third-party sub-advisors, and offers estate-plan drafting services through a fixed-fee platform.

Justin Koress is a CFP® with five years of industry experience currently at Bondurant Investment Advisory, LLC in Evanston, IL. He previously worked at Strategic Wealth Partners and Bondurant Investment Management, LLC, and has a background that includes time at the University of Iowa and Lake Shore Country Club. Bondurant Investment Advisory provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing quantitative methods and using derivatives for hedging and income generation.

Daniel Marcus is a financial advisor at Marcus Capital, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Marcus Capital since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors of Crown Electrokinetics Corp., where he chairs both the audit and finance committees. Marcus Capital primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering discretionary portfolio management and written financial planning tailored to client objectives. The firm manages approximately $113 million in client assets with an investment approach that emphasizes individualized, equity-focused portfolios blending value and growth stocks with fixed income for capital preservation.

Dani Barron is a financial advisor at The Planning Group with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Barron Wealth Management. Barron founded a South African networking group in Illinois that organizes regular events to connect professionals. The Planning Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities through a team-based approach, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning tailored to client goals. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to construct long-term, asset-allocation-driven portfolios, primarily utilizing mutual funds and ETFs.

Brittany Boma is a financial advisor at Joseph Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and also operates BOMA LLC, a law contract review firm where she works as an attorney. Prior to joining Joseph Wealth Management, she has held roles at Joseph Eden Capital, CTA, and the City of Chicago. Joseph Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $17.6 million in discretionary client assets and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory approaches, including more active strategies such as short-term options trading for suitable accounts.

I am honored to accompany my clients on their financial wellness journey, letting go of financial stress and anxiety, making space for joy and peace in their lives. Prior to co-founding One Wild Life Advisors, LLC I owned Tree Fort Financial, Inc. for over 10 years, started by my father in 2003. My family has an extensive history of entrepreneurship, and I have seen first-hand the opportunities and challenges of business ownership. We assist with the following: values clarification, uneven cash flow and spending plan, business formation questions, self employment taxes and tax planning, financial independence planning, retirement plan accounts set up, RSU compensation strategies, college planning, insurances, employee benefits and managing your investments. We have relationships with many other professionals (CPAs, attorneys, insurance and mortgage brokers, etc) in Chicago to assist with implementation of your plan's recommendations. I am down to earth and practical, and bring a common sense approach to personal finance. In working with me, I hope you will experience a better understanding of your financial situation; have a clear framework for financial decision making; and gain a trusted partner to help on your journey. Together, we'll discover your goals and values and plan for YOUR one wild and precious life.

Scott Wiesner is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Blersh Wiesner & Company LLP, a CPA firm, and has held positions at Global Eye Investments Corporation and Wrp Investments, Inc. He operates as the sole advisor at Blue Bison Investments in Highwood, IL. Blue Bison Investments provides discretionary investment management to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $18.3 million in advisory assets. The firm’s investment approach focuses on individual-stock selection complemented by funds, employs documented investment policies and risk controls, and maintains formal referral relationships with accounting professionals alongside an affiliated insurance services business.

Kevin Kuhn is a financial advisor at Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for several years. Kuhn also serves on the Board of Trustees for St. Viator High School and is a principal and CPA at Kuhn & Company CPAs, PC, where he provides accounting and tax services. Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, tailoring portfolios to client objectives through fundamental and cyclical analysis and modern portfolio theory, and often utilizes third-party managers and tax-management strategies.

Alexander Paris Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Barrington Research Associates, Inc. since 1985 and currently serves at Barrington Asset Management, Inc., a firm with a four-advisor team based in Chicago, IL. Barrington Asset Management, Inc. provides portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines bottom-up fundamental research with top-down macroeconomic analysis and selective technical inputs to manage a variety of investment products, including equities, mutual funds, ETFs, options, limited partnerships, and fixed income.