Grant Feurer is a financial advisor at LCM Capital Management Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been self-employed since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is a stock trader with Gelber Securities. LCM Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a fundamental issuer analysis approach focused on long-term equity holdings primarily from the S&P 500 and EAFE universes, managing approximately $365 million in assets through a team of nine advisors.

Jane Ellen Wolak is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Mosaic Financial Group, LLC since 2000. Based in Chicago, IL, she holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. The Mosaic Financial Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and various institutional clients, managing approximately $898 million in assets. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and integrates accounting and tax services into its advisory platform, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a client-specific approach.

Elizabeth Molique is a Series 65-licensed advisor with SJS Investment Services in Chicago, IL, with one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Del Olmo & Rullán Servicios Inmobiliarios, Annexus Group, and operating her own law firm, Molique Law PLLC. She has also been involved with the Valley of the Sun JCC. SJS Investment Services serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, institutional investors, and public entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, with an investment approach overseen by an internal committee that utilizes diversified portfolios and may include alternative allocations such as private equity.

Collin Wegener is a financial advisor at The Mosaic Financial Group, LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been with The Mosaic Financial Group since 2018 following five years as a student. The Mosaic Financial Group serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and various types of plans and entities, managing approximately $898 million in assets across about 125 client relationships. The firm integrates investment advisory with accounting and tax services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on asset allocation and individualized portfolio construction.

John Ginley is a financial advisor at Berkshire Asset Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Brentview Investment Management, BMO Asset Management Corp., and Nuveen Fund Advisors. Berkshire Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers defined investment strategies such as Core Equity, Dividend Income, and fixed income, and serves as an adviser to private funds and as sub-advisor to an equity ETF.

Frank Miller is a financial advisor at The Mosaic Financial Group, LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Mosaic Financial Group in 2020, he worked at Rink Management Services Corp. and was involved with Anita Dee Yacht Charters. The Mosaic Financial Group serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and various institutional clients, managing approximately $898 million in assets. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and integrates accounting and tax services, providing tailored investment advisory and financial planning solutions.

Jill Shuter is a financial advisor at Vestor Capital, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Vestor Capital since 2012 and has also worked with affiliated entities Vestor Capital Securities, LLC and Vestor Capital Insurance Advisors, LLC. Vestor Capital is a multi-team investment and wealth management adviser serving individuals, families, not-for-profit organizations, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.08 billion in discretionary assets and employs a centralized Investment Committee to construct concentrated, low-turnover equity portfolios alongside fixed income, mutual fund, ETF, and alternative strategies.

James Dawson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Rothschild Wealth LLC. He has held roles at Rothschild Investment LLC, Halo Securities LLC, and Charles Schwab prior to his current position. Dawson is also a licensed insurance agent. Rothschild Wealth LLC advises individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional and tax-exempt entities, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation models and quantitative tools to construct and monitor portfolios across various investment vehicles, while also providing institutional services including investment policy development and manager screening.

Kathleen Valleau is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with six years of industry experience. She has worked at ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Becton, Dickinson and Company and Vyaire. Outside of advisory work, she serves as an accountant with ShankerValleau Accountants, Inc. and is a board member of The Kaufherr Resource Center. ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered firm that manages approximately $645 million for over 200 clients, offering wrap-fee portfolio management, individualized investment supervision, and integrated financial planning. The firm employs evidence-based, structured investment strategies with broad diversification and incorporates financial planning into its advisory services.

William Vellon is a financial advisor with Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors LLC since 2008 and previously worked with Kingsbury Capital, Inc. and Cabot Lodge Securities LLC. Outside the investment industry, he is involved as President and Financial Advisor at Ten31 Farms, focusing on potential 1031/DST transactions, and also works as a health insurance sales representative for Medicare Advantage products through Insurance by the Sea/Tangram LLC. Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered independent adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm delivers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional retirement plan advisory services, using diversified portfolios supplemented by quantitative optimization and third-party due diligence.

Nick Demopoulos is a CFP® with over 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Nomura Securities International since 2008 and has been with Embree Financial Group since 2021. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Bank of Brazil. Embree Financial Group provides holistic financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals and institutions. The firm serves high net worth clients, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations, managing assets with a fiduciary approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Joshua Bretl is a financial advisor with Wellment Financial in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with FSR Insurance Planning, Ltd. since 2017 and FSR Wealth Management, LTD. since 2013, and has been involved with FSR Certified Public Accountants, Ltd. since 2005. He serves on the Board of Directors for Community Bank of Elmhurst. Wellment Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional sponsors. The firm uses vetted model portfolios and a sub-advisor platform focusing on tax-aware retirement planning, while also offering client-managed account options and modular or comprehensive financial plans.

Jeffry Livingston is a financial advisor at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Regal Securities since 2012. 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.

Marie Beckman is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory. She previously worked for A. Robert Taylor Financial Advisory Services, Ltd. for 13 years and transitioned her clients to Financial Solutions Advisory Group, where she currently serves as an advisor in Chicago, IL. Financial Solutions Advisory Group provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop investment policies and manages approximately $900 million in discretionary assets across about 350 client relationships.

Timothy Debruyne is a financial advisor at The Mosaic Financial Group, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 credential with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with The Mosaic Financial Group since 2003. The Mosaic Financial Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and various business entities, managing approximately $898 million in assets across about 125 client relationships. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and integrates accounting and tax services into its advisory platform, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with in-house tax preparation and bookkeeping.

William Pekin is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Pekin Singer Strauss Asset Management since 2001. Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. is a team-based firm that provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, registered investment companies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental analysis, asset allocation, and ESG factors, employing a variety of strategies including derivatives and short selling to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Terry Finkel is a financial advisor with Uhlmann Investment Management, L.L.C. in Skokie, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Uhlmann Investment Management and its affiliated firm Uhlmann Price Securities since 2012. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individual, institutional, and trust clients, using fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation to tailor portfolios. The firm employs a mix of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternatives, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to meet client objectives.

Kurt Newsom is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at XXI Wealth, LLC, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to that, he worked at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. and CIBC World Markets Corp. for seven years, Atlantic Trust Investment Advisors for one year, and Geneva Investment Management of Chicago for six years. XXI Wealth, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized portfolio construction using a mix of equities, fixed income, index funds, ETFs, direct indexing, alternative investments, and private placements, and employs active oversight of third-party money managers.

Ryan Kaysen is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Serenity Investment Advisors in Chicago. He joined Serenity in 2026 after five years at Integritas Financial, LLC. Outside of financial advising, Kaysen works as a consultant in operations and sales development for Sound Control Solutions, Inc., a wholesale distribution company. Serenity Wealth Management offers fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach using proprietary model portfolios and fundamental analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Joseph Stock is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a managing partner and co-founder of Lake Street Private Wealth, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to this, he held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cantella & Co., Inc., Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Lake Street Private Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, and various types of plans and trusts. The firm emphasizes institutional cost structures, global diversification, and a focus on asset-class allocation, offering both discretionary trading authority and non-discretionary advisement.