Tina Barrile is a CFP® and CFA® with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with The Dala Group, LLC and has previously worked at Northern Trust Co., BDF LLC / Corient, and Hemsley & Associates, Ltd. The Dala Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management and financial consulting, including retirement, estate, tax, and charitable planning. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop diversified asset-allocation strategies using a range of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Erin Fogarty is a financial advisor at Wellment Financial in Elmhurst, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has worked with FSR Wealth Management and FSR Insurance Planning, Ltd., where she is a licensed insurance agent. Wellment Financial provides investment management, manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, focusing on retirement planning and tax strategies. The firm implements diversified model portfolios using various investment approaches and offers managed accounts through a third-party sub-advisor and wrap-fee platform.

Brian Szymczak is a financial advisor with Wellment Financial and holds a Series 65 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has worked at FSR Wealth Management, Ltd. and Portfolio Solutions Group. He is also associated with FSR Insurance Planning, Ltd. as a licensed insurance agent. Wellment Financial provides investment management, manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on retirement planning with an emphasis on tax strategies and uses diversified model portfolios managed through a third-party sub-advisor and wrap-fee platform.

Andrew Grider is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Leelyn Smith, LLC since 2011 and has held roles at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Grider is also involved with Leelyn Smith Tax, LLC, a firm providing tax preparation and accounting services. Leelyn Smith, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs model-based and individualized portfolio allocations across a range of investment vehicles and utilizes various technology platforms and third-party managers in its advisory process.

Edward Scoby is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. He also has a tenure with LPL Financial dating back to 2010. Outside of his advisory roles, he collaborates with One Resource Group to provide life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Sequoia Wealth Management advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative optimization, third-party research, and manager selection to tailor portfolios, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Martin Fogarty is a financial advisor with Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Total Clarity in 2024, he was with Capital Point Financial Group, Ltd. for seven years. In addition to his advisory work, he is the founder and practicing attorney at The Heartland Law Firm since 2000. Total Clarity Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 401(k) plan sponsors, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and donor-advised fund support. The firm employs customized asset allocations, utilizes multiple managed account programs, and incorporates third-party model portfolios while offering specialized strategies for sophisticated investors.

Debbiann Frenzel is a financial advisor at Parkside Investments, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Parkside since 2018, previously spending 10 years at Cedar Hill Associates, LLC. Parkside Investments is an SEC-registered adviser serving high net worth individuals, families, and institutional clients with discretionary wealth management and portfolio management. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term large-cap core equity approach, supplemented by fixed income, ETFs, option-based strategies, and private investment allocations, managing over $1 billion in assets with a focus on proprietary pooled funds and performance-based compensation models.

Melvin Lubelski is a financial advisor with SGL Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities, Cetera, and Bank Financial. He is also a licensed insurance agent. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and emphasizes diversified asset allocation and long-term investment horizons, often implementing portfolios through third-party managers.

Robert Youman is a financial advisor at E. A. Horwitz LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with E. A. Horwitz since 2016. He also serves as a board member of Finward Bancorp, a bank holding company. E. A. Horwitz LLC provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual clients, focusing on a conservative, principal-preservation investment approach tailored to individual needs. The firm combines small-firm client service with institutional trading and compliance infrastructure.

Erik Miller is a financial advisor at Essex LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Essex, he worked at Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors and has a background including roles at Miami University and several golf and country clubs. Essex LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $649 million across 576 client accounts. The firm employs a multi-member investment policy committee to guide portfolio construction using a combination of fundamental, technical, and sector analysis across various asset classes.

Nancy Fehrenbach is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Nadler Financial Group, Inc. and Aisdal Financial Partners, Inc., having previously worked at Moller Financial Services, AMG National Trust, and Phase 3 Advisory Services. Fehrenbach is also registered as an Independent Insurance Agent, a role she has held since 2017. Nadler Financial Group serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management and, upon request, financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs tactical asset allocation across diversified vehicles and offers a program tailored for smaller accounts alongside multi-advisor scale and institutional support from Schwab Advisor Services.

Martin Kohlieber is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining SGL Financial in 2022, he worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2018 to 2022. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based investment adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on broad diversification and long-term asset allocation, implementing portfolios primarily through third-party money managers and a sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital.

Mark Komorowski is a CFP® and ChFC® with five years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Wellment Financial and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors and Nexen Group. Komorowski is also a licensed insurance agent involved with FSR Insurance Planning, Ltd. Wellment Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional sponsors. The firm utilizes vetted model portfolios and a sub-advisor platform focusing on tax-aware retirement planning and offers both comprehensive and modular financial plans.

Marty Grzynkowicz is a financial advisor at Acrylic Financial, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Acrylic Financial since 2020. Prior to this, he was affiliated with Interactive Financial Advisors, Brooklight Place Securities, and Cornerstone Financial Group, where he also serves as president of an insurance brokerage. Acrylic Financial, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, other advisers, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm manages approximately $58.4 million in discretionary assets, employing a combination of asset-allocation frameworks, momentum models, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory to tailor client programs to their goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Ciupke is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with Roberts, Glore & Co. in Deerfield, IL, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked at LaSalle St. Securities, L.L.C. for 12 years prior to his ongoing tenure at Roberts, Glore & Co. since 2004. Roberts, Glore & Co. provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, family offices, corporate pensions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $938 million in assets, offering customized portfolio management focused on fundamental analysis and regular reviews, using mutual funds, ETFs, and primarily mid- and large-cap equities alongside fixed-income positions.

Chad Nolte is a financial advisor at Model Wealth with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at RSM US LLP and Walgreens, among other positions. Model Wealth, Inc. is a virtual, fee-only financial planning and wealth management firm serving individuals, families, estates, trusts, and small businesses. The firm follows a broadly passive investment approach emphasizing cost-effective, tax-aware implementation and integrates robo-managed strategies and direct indexing within a flat annual fee structure.

Rishit Shah is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held positions at NMS Portfolios, Discover, Kin and Carta, and other firms, including work as a software engineer. Outside of his advisory work, he is a registered health insurance broker assisting individuals during open enrollment. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, as well as other financial firms. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, utilizing a fund-of-funds strategy with ETFs, mutual funds, and model portfolios that incorporate independent managers and optional overlays like tax optimization.

Michael Drozd is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches, managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis through programs like the LaSalle St. Asset Management Program (LAMP).

Kyle Dell is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LaSalle St. Securities, RHM, Avenue Logistics, Airliner, and American Metalcraft. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors offers personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, with a notable predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

Dennis Ryan Jr. is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Midway Wealth Partners, LLC and World Equity Group, Inc. He is also an author, having published a book in 2022 available on Amazon. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services with access to alternative investments and retirement plan advisory.