Dana Arvanites is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at The Dala Group, LLC since 2026 and previously spent six years at Bank of America and Merrill. Before entering financial services, she worked at Aramark and was involved with Misericordia, Heart of Mercy for six years. The Dala Group, LLC is a team of nine advisors that provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and limited financial consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs multi-disciplinary analysis and asset-allocation strategies to manage client portfolios composed of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

John Kelty is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience at Mack Investment Securities, Inc., where he has worked since 1989. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Northfield, IL. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved on an as-needed basis with a family-owned lawn care, paving, and snow removal business. Mack Investment Securities, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and custodial accounts. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach combining independent and affiliated sub-advisers with firm-run model strategies that include tactical shifts and use of ETFs, offering both commission and fee-based implementation.

David Marlett is a financial advisor with Signature Financial Services, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Signature Financial Services and First Heartland Capital Inc since 2007 and has operated his own CPA practice since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, Marlett serves as president of an accounting and auditing firm and holds board positions in several wireless communications companies. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, utilizing model portfolios, institutional strategists, and a range of investment vehicles while participating in third-party platform programs such as SEI-managed accounts and wrap-fee programs.

Brett Dimas is a CFP® professional at Activ8 Family Office LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Octagon Financial Services, Inc. Dimas operates a separate accounting services business from his home. Activ8 Family Office serves primarily professional athletes and their related families and entities, providing a comprehensive client management program that includes financial planning, investment management, and tax services tailored to individual objectives.

Scott Munkvold is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Financial Solutions Advisory Group since 2003. Financial Solutions Advisory Group serves high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting and education. The firm uses a comprehensive data-gathering process to establish client-specific investment policies and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis in its investment approach.

John Sleeting is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Clearwater Capital Partners since 2009 in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of Cox Family Holdings, LLC and manages 1435 Partners, LLC, a consulting company. Clearwater Capital Partners advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, offering services including family office management, private wealth management, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on written Investment Policy Statements and utilizes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and thematic analysis to manage discretionary accounts.

Jeanne Tackett is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisors Networks LLC, and Wall Street Financial Advisors. Jeanne is also the owner of Indigo Adviser Services, Inc., a non-investment-related business activity. Total Clarity Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using a variety of investment vehicles and third-party model portfolios, and it supports customized asset allocations with monitoring and specialized strategies for sophisticated investors.

Steven Quirini is a financial advisor at Monere Wealth Management, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Noyes Advisors LLC and David A. Noyes and Company. Monere Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, and business accounts. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory accounts, employing third-party managers and quantitative tools in its portfolio construction.

Zachary Zewiske is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Nadler Financial Group, Inc. He previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Principal Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. Nadler Financial Group manages over $2.18 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans through a team of 16 advisors. The firm employs tactical asset allocation with diversified mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and Schwab sub-advisory solutions to serve clients across various investment objectives.

Alexis Swaney is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with The Dala Group, LLC, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, she held roles related to human ecology and participated in various community and business activities. The Dala Group provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and limited consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs multi-disciplinary analysis and asset allocation strategies across a range of securities, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Marilyn Bilyk is a financial advisor with Journey Financial Group, Inc. in Buffalo Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Journey Financial Group since 1997 and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 26 years. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary public, providing services to clients at no charge. Journey Financial Group serves individual clients across varying wealth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning using firm-developed model portfolios that range from conservative to aggressive, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis.

George Hemsley is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Hemsley Advisors, Ltd. since 1988 and continues to advise clients through this firm based in Barrington, IL. Hemsley Advisors, Ltd. provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a fundamental analysis and long-term investment approach to develop individualized portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with financial planning available as part of their services or as standalone engagements.

Michael Burke is a financial advisor with Monere Wealth Management, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Monere Investments, Inc. since 2015 and previously spent seven years with Sanctuary Securities, Inc. Monere Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm managing approximately $312 million in assets for individual, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charities, and business accounts. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Eric O Brien is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Nadler Financial Group, Inc. He has held roles at several firms including Ausdal Financial Partners, Focus Partners Wealth, Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Strategic Wealth Partners, BMO, Fifth Third Bank, and MB Financial Bank. Nadler Financial Group manages over $2.18 billion for more than 1,000 clients through a 15-advisor team, serving individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs tactical asset allocation with diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and specialized strategies, offering discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services upon request.

Michael Fishman is a financial advisor with Affiance Financial LLC in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Affiance Financial, he worked at Ernst & Young for six years. Affiance Financial serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning and retirement plan services. The firm employs a top-down macroeconomic and fundamental analysis approach, managing approximately $1.37 billion in assets with a range of model investment strategies and customized client solutions.

Charles Hartman is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation prior to his long tenure at Leelyn Smith. Hartman is also involved in providing investment advisory services through The Retirement Network, an independent advisory firm. Leelyn Smith, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts, along with financial planning and consulting. The firm employs model-based and individualized investment allocations, utilizing various platforms and third-party services, including a distinctive affiliation with an accounting practice and use of AI tools and structured notes.

Gregory Foss is a financial advisor at Nadler Financial Group, Inc. in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Nadler Financial Group in 2018, he worked at Tandem HR, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. He is involved in educating client employees on the benefits of 401(k) plans. Nadler Financial Group serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs tactical asset allocation across diversified vehicles and offers a focused investment program for smaller accounts, supported by a multi-advisor team managing approximately $1.9 billion in assets.

Alan Krause is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Clearwater Capital Partners since 2008. Krause also serves as Chief Operations Officer at Shodeen Group, a real estate development company, and is a director at Porte Brown, a certified public accounting firm. Clearwater Capital Partners advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, providing services including private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan strategies. The firm manages portfolios based on written Investment Policy Statements and employs a range of analytical approaches, with access to alternative investments and private placements.

James Chapman is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Clearwater in various capacities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of life and long-term care insurance as part of a comprehensive financial plan. Clearwater Capital Partners provides family office services, private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan advising. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, and several institutional clients, employing a range of investment strategies including asset allocation, fundamental and quantitative analysis, options strategies, and thematic exploration.

Pei Liu is a financial advisor at E. A. Horwitz LLC with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining E. A. Horwitz in 2017, Liu worked at Western International Securities, BFC Planning, Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. E. A. Horwitz LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser with ten advisors managing approximately $273 million for several hundred individual clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services with a conservative, principal-preservation investment approach and individualized portfolios.