Samuel Liepert is a financial advisor at Uhlmann Investment Management, L.L.C. in Skokie, IL, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Carson Wealth and Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with the Illinois Baseball Academy. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, institutions, and trusts, focusing on fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation. The firm’s offerings include managed portfolios and third-party advisor programs, typically combining stocks, bonds, ETFs, and alternatives to suit varying risk tolerances.

Charles Millington is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Millington Financial Advisors, LLC since 2014 and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, Millington serves as an accountant and CFO for Millington Insurance and also works as an insurance agent. Millington Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, estates, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and foundations with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm incorporates tax planning and estate-planning facilitation into its services and utilizes a variety of investment strategies, including cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis, with ongoing account monitoring and periodic client reviews.

Adam Blonsky is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Coyle Financial Counsel, Inc. since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and works out of Glenview, IL. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, wealth advisory, financial assessment, and project-based services. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis and offers a formal monthly subscription service alongside structured financial assessments for clients at various wealth stages.

Dory Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Apollon Financial, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Apollon Financial in 2024, he worked at LPL Financial and HighPoint Advisor Group LLC. He has additional business activities that include sales of non-variable insurance products. Apollon Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.45 billion through a team of 16 advisors and offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and access to private and alternative investments using a combination of centrally managed models, advisor-led portfolios, and sub-advisers.

John Finley is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Coyle Financial Counsel, LLC since 2015. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management as well as financial assessment, wealth advisory, project-based planning, and family legacy services. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with individualized portfolio construction, utilizing sub-managers and third-party software for security-level analysis.

Robert Thompson is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Harvest Investment Services, LLC and Midland States Bank and has prior experience at Fifth Third Bank and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Thompson serves as Board President-Chair of the Oak Lawn Public Library Foundation and is a board member and consultant for Virtu Broadband LLC, providing guidance on growth and development. Harvest Investment Services provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and other consulting services. The firm uses a combination of customized portfolios and model-based strategies, incorporating active tactical approaches and multiple analysis methods, and supports plan sponsors as an ERISA investment manager when engaged.

Joseph Schmitt is a financial advisor at IntentGen Financial Partners with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Schmitt is also a licensed insurance producer, selling and servicing fixed insurance contracts. IntentGen Financial Partners manages approximately $756 million and serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and uses a range of investment methodologies, including modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and quantitative models, to create tailored portfolios.

Brenton Newell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Harvest Investment Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2015. He has three years of industry experience and has held positions at Wheaton College, Visionworks, Evangel University, College of DuPage, CYT Chicago, and Newell Christian Academy High School. Harvest Investment Services, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and offers tailored investment strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, alongside specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) management and held-away 401(k) account oversight.

Matthew Moulton is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising. He is affiliated with Signature Financial Services, Ltd and has worked at First Heartland Capital Inc and Signature Advisors Group. His background includes a role as an Associate Financial Planner at Signature Advisors Group. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, utilizing model portfolios, institutional strategists, and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds and ETFs.

John Budziak is a financial advisor at Mack Investment Securities, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mack Investment Securities and Cornerstone National Bank since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Senior Vice President and Trust Officer at Cornerstone National Bank. Mack Investment Securities advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other custodial accounts. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach combined with firm-run model strategies that incorporate tactical shifts and the use of ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and market-timing services.

Kara Vance is a CFP® and Series 65 professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory services. She has been with Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. since 2016. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides project-based advice on various financial topics and emphasizes diversified exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, asset allocation, and periodic rebalancing, without offering ongoing portfolio management or discretionary authority.

Zachary Larson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with IntentGen Financial Partners and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Larson is the author of an upcoming book titled *Retire Intentionally* and serves on the boards of two mental health nonprofits, Samaracare Counseling and Grow Wellness Foundation. IntentGen Financial Partners provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and uses a range of investment methods, including modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and third-party manager research, to tailor portfolios for its clients.

John Koenig is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc and a total of four years in the industry. Prior to joining Capstone, he worked at Heritage Wealth Architects, LLC for two years and was a part-time student for one year. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with an investment process that emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Tyler Qualio is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Rothschild Wealth LLC. His career includes roles at Rothschild Investment LLC, Halo Securities, and Ausdal Financial Partners. He is a board member of the Will County Community Foundation, where he participates in charitable grants and advisory activities. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporate executives, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, using asset-allocation models supported by quantitative analysis and third-party platforms.

Stephen Mack is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, serving as an advisor at Mack Investment Securities, Inc. since 1986. He holds a Series 63 license and participates on a regional FINRA committee. Additionally, he has a referral role as a Coldwell Bank Referral Agent related to real estate sales. Mack Investment Securities, Inc. serves individual investors, retirement and pension plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and market timing services. The firm uses a manager-of-managers approach through its Money Managers Plus program, combining internal and third-party strategies with tactical and timing techniques.

Zachary Smith is a financial advisor at T2 Asset Management, LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, beginning his career at T2 Asset Management in 2026, and has been involved with ZECO since 2015. T2 Asset Management manages approximately $180 million for around 560 clients, including individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships, and retirement plans. The firm uses proprietary, rules-based models combining technical and fundamental analysis to guide asset allocation across multiple risk profiles, typically utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and selective individual securities and options strategies.

Gregory Davis is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners. He has been with Clearwater since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in a thoroughbred horse racing LLC and acts as a life insurance agent, evaluating and placing policies when needed for clients. Clearwater Capital Partners provides family office services, private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan advising. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients using a variety of investment approaches, including fundamental, quantitative, and options strategies.

Daniel Foxen is a financial advisor at Apollon Financial, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and The New England. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life and long-term care insurance sales through Foxen Financial, Inc. Apollon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.45 billion through a team of 16 advisors, combining centrally managed model strategies with locally led portfolios and sub-advisers. Its investment approach includes ESG risk-based models, Direct Indexing, tax-aware techniques, and access to private and alternative investments.

Paul Lambert is a financial advisor with Indivisible Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 30 years and also serves as a consultant for Bates Group LLC. Lambert holds leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including chairing the emeritus board of Chicago Run and serving on the executive and membership committees of Bras Coupe. Indivisible Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party investment manager selection through a strategic asset allocation framework and a range of active, passive, and blended investment approaches.

Jack Rafferty is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Rothschild Wealth LLC, where he has worked since 2024, following prior roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors/Creative Planning and William Blair. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporate executive groups, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional clients. The firm employs asset-allocation models based on client questionnaires and quantitative analysis, implementing strategies through mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and sub-advisers.