Paris Karasso is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Calamos Wealth Management since 2019 and previously at Calamos Investments LLP from 2014 to 2019. Karasso holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American University of Greece Foundation, where he provides independent oversight of the foundation’s investments. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Jenna O'Connell is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 before joining Highpoint Advisor Group. Highpoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and uses a variety of investment platforms to implement client portfolios.

Brandon Hurckes is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and Clarity Group Midwest, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hurckes/Mccord and Carvey Painting. Hurckes is also involved in insurance sales in addition to his advisory duties. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing over $2 billion in client assets through a network of approximately 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, implementing strategies across a range of asset classes and account types.

Haskel Weiss is a financial advisor at HighPoint Planning Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 credential and has served as president of TWG Benefits, Inc., a non-investment related business, since 1995. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities with discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and related services. The firm constructs client investment policies through personal consultations and implements diversified portfolios using fundamental analysis across various asset classes.

Dimitar Tanchev is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2019 and previously spent three years at Nextcapital. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process emphasizes asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring using a diversified mix of securities and funds.

John Rowoldt is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at firms such as Voya Financial Advisors, Robinhood Financial, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, and institutional vehicles through a multi-team platform. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services, with a notable emphasis on international investing and management of pooled-vehicle accounts.

Brett Pawelkiewicz is a financial advisor with Highpoint Planning Partners and holds a Series 66 license. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and Redwing Financial. He also provides administrative support to HighPoint Advisor Group, an independent investment advisory firm. Highpoint Planning Partners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning services, implementing portfolios through fundamental analysis and a variety of investment vehicles while utilizing third-party and LPL-sponsored platforms.

Andrew Keppy is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Level Four Advisory Services and LPL Financial. Highpoint Planning Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and uses a variety of investment strategies and third-party platforms to implement client portfolios.

Timothy Stringer is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at JMG Financial Group Ltd since 2019, and prior to that, he was with Zuckerman Investment Group and Wells Fargo & Co. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and financial and retirement consulting. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and private investments.

Brett Suchy is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Sagepoint Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Clune & Associates. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president of the Franklin Avenue East Homeowners Association, managing governance and vendor payments. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services with investment strategies tailored to client-specific objectives and risk profiles, utilizing multiple custodians and integrating third-party managers.

William Mosler Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2011. Outside of advising, he is the managing partner of Mosler Wealth Management, an entity established for tax and accounting purposes. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Darlene McGrath is a financial advisor at Latitude Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and concurrently operates a CPA practice providing bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation services for individuals and small businesses since 2005. Prior to joining Latitude Advisors, she was associated with GWN Securities Inc. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis to manage client portfolios, primarily on a discretionary basis.

Nicholas Garth is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at JMG Financial Group Ltd. His previous work includes roles at the University of Dayton and Saint Viator High School prior to joining JMG Financial Group. JMG Financial Group provides wealth management, portfolio management, and financial consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a planning-based, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation and varied investment vehicles, including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Gary Richied is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at LPL Financial and HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in authoring and hosting the Hot Water History podcast and blog, which covers historical topics and film and book reviews. Highpoint Planning Partners serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and manages wrap-fee programs, using a blend of fundamental analysis and third-party platforms to implement diversified investment portfolios.

Michelle Rozsypal is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group Ltd since 2005. She practices in Downers Grove, IL, and has focused her career at JMG Financial Group. JMG Financial Group provides wealth management, portfolio management, and financial consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, supported by in-house tax consulting and private fund advisory services.

Eduardo Sordo is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, The Vanguard Group, UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a trustee and chair of the investment committee for the George Snow Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit supporting college graduation for hardworking students in South Florida. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process incorporates asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a mix of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

John Janis is a CFP® and PFS™ with over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2011 and has maintained self-employment in accounting and tax preparation since 1991. In addition to his advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent and provides accounting and tax services. Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Travis Wolfe is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2016 and also serves as an assistant track and field coach at Tri-Valley Central School. Additionally, he works as an independent contractor selling fixed insurance products. Ausdal Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm provides a range of services including advisor-managed accounts, separately managed accounts, unified managed accounts, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, combining tailored investment strategies with access to multiple custodians and third-party managers.

Marc Horner is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Fairhaven Wealth Management, Triad Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Outside of advising, he is president of HighTide Media LLC, a financial education company that produces licensed video content under the trademark "Million Dollar Cup of Coffee." Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a large registered investment adviser managing approximately $11 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-centered approach using academic frameworks and offers comprehensive planning and discretionary portfolio management services.

Richard Gotterer is a Certified Financial Planner® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2015 and previously worked at Wescott Financial Advisory Group LLC for five years. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Naperville, Illinois. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and both quantitative and qualitative evaluation, utilizing a mix of individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.