Ronald Harczak is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 40 years of industry experience, including over 30 years with Securities America Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is a notary and operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model with access to various portfolio management strategies and technology platforms to support client needs.

David Polhill is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, PNC Wealth Management, and Morgan Stanley. He also operates an insurance business as a sole proprietor. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management services, combining proprietary and third-party strategies with in-house trading and custody capabilities.

Jerry Means Jr. is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone since 2008 and also operates an insurance business through Gateway Senior Solutions, Inc. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

Jessica Park is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JWFS Equities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PNC Bank. She has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2025. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management through an integrated platform connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, delivering both point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Sarah Lall is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options, including direct indexing and tax-overlay services, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Matthew Lovett is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and operates an independent compliance consulting business serving advisors, broker-dealers, and law firms. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts.

Andrea Smith is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Wheaton, IL. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA. Additionally, she is involved in insurance and annuity activities and sales. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, utilizes a variety of investment vehicles including ETFs and structured notes, and serves as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

Jonathan Lamar is a financial advisor at William Blair with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at William Blair since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Hightower Advisors from 2012 to 2016 and Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2012. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities through its MB Investments Program.

Ross Browne is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Brookstone since 2016, following a year at Horter Investment Management and ongoing involvement with Irongate Advisory since 2006, where he serves as president and owner managing annuity and life insurance sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis through model portfolios and managed accounts.

Michael Benstein is a financial advisor at William Blair with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Enova International, and Capgemini Consulting. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Mark Sommerville is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including LPL Financial, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and HSBC Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a licensed representative in the fixed and indexed annuity and life insurance business. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, offering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via model portfolios, managed accounts, and various specialized strategies.

Satya Rangaraju is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ample Wealth Strategies LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokering through International Insurance Agency Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Gary Shramuk is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Gcg Financial Inc since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of SAFE HARBOR FINANCIAL GROUP, where he sells life and health insurance. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, offering a range of discretionary investment strategies and support services.

Jeffrey Geel is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Ocean Pacific Investments and J4 Investment Advisors. Outside of finance, Geel manages the family farm and serves as a high school football coach. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, utilizing strategic asset-allocation models, a range of investment products, and both internal and external sub-advisors to implement client portfolios.

Scott Svoboda is a financial advisor at Farther with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Royal Fund Management, LLC DBA Tru Financial Strategies. Svoboda is also president of Svoboda Financial Group, Inc., where he operates an independent insurance agency focused on fixed annuities, Medicare supplements, life insurance, and long-term care. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios or bespoke allocations, algorithmic rebalancing, and a selection of exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Jeremy Frazer is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at William Blair since 2014. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and works out of Geneva, Illinois. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—foundations, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models, third-party sub-advisers, and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Jason Giambarberee is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He has experience spanning roles at Empower Financial Services, Cetera Investment Services, American Fidelity, and a background in real estate with @properties and Baird and Warner Real Estate. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates through point-in-time planning and managed account solutions within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Robert Wack is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., having joined in 2026, and previously worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Merrill (Bank of America), Scottrade, and TD Ameritrade. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, retirement accounts, and other business entities through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple investment programs and portfolio management options on its Passageway platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Aaron Kim is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2015. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., Valic Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise. He also operates as an independent insurance agent for fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm integrates in-house and third-party strategies with technology-enabled tools to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

Joseph Holakovsky is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2016. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and manages investments via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.