Charles Shinneman is a financial advisor with Shinneman Wealth Group in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Shinneman Wealth Group since 2018 and previously at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and AGT The Safe Money People. Outside of advisory work, he is also active as an insurance agent. Shinneman Wealth Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and estate-planning support primarily to individual clients and small businesses. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies, utilizes third-party sub-advisors, and offers estate-plan drafting services through a fixed-fee platform.

Justin Koress is a CFP® with five years of industry experience currently at Bondurant Investment Advisory, LLC in Evanston, IL. He previously worked at Strategic Wealth Partners and Bondurant Investment Management, LLC, and has a background that includes time at the University of Iowa and Lake Shore Country Club. Bondurant Investment Advisory provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing quantitative methods and using derivatives for hedging and income generation.

Daniel Marcus is a financial advisor at Marcus Capital, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Marcus Capital since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors of Crown Electrokinetics Corp., where he chairs both the audit and finance committees. Marcus Capital primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering discretionary portfolio management and written financial planning tailored to client objectives. The firm manages approximately $113 million in client assets with an investment approach that emphasizes individualized, equity-focused portfolios blending value and growth stocks with fixed income for capital preservation.

Dani Barron is a financial advisor at The Planning Group with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Barron Wealth Management. Barron founded a South African networking group in Illinois that organizes regular events to connect professionals. The Planning Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities through a team-based approach, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning tailored to client goals. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to construct long-term, asset-allocation-driven portfolios, primarily utilizing mutual funds and ETFs.

Brittany Boma is a financial advisor at Joseph Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and also operates BOMA LLC, a law contract review firm where she works as an attorney. Prior to joining Joseph Wealth Management, she has held roles at Joseph Eden Capital, CTA, and the City of Chicago. Joseph Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $17.6 million in discretionary client assets and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory approaches, including more active strategies such as short-term options trading for suitable accounts.

I am honored to accompany my clients on their financial wellness journey, letting go of financial stress and anxiety, making space for joy and peace in their lives. Prior to co-founding One Wild Life Advisors, LLC I owned Tree Fort Financial, Inc. for over 10 years, started by my father in 2003. My family has an extensive history of entrepreneurship, and I have seen first-hand the opportunities and challenges of business ownership. We assist with the following: values clarification, uneven cash flow and spending plan, business formation questions, self employment taxes and tax planning, financial independence planning, retirement plan accounts set up, RSU compensation strategies, college planning, insurances, employee benefits and managing your investments. We have relationships with many other professionals (CPAs, attorneys, insurance and mortgage brokers, etc) in Chicago to assist with implementation of your plan's recommendations. I am down to earth and practical, and bring a common sense approach to personal finance. In working with me, I hope you will experience a better understanding of your financial situation; have a clear framework for financial decision making; and gain a trusted partner to help on your journey. Together, we'll discover your goals and values and plan for YOUR one wild and precious life.

Scott Wiesner is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Blersh Wiesner & Company LLP, a CPA firm, and has held positions at Global Eye Investments Corporation and Wrp Investments, Inc. He operates as the sole advisor at Blue Bison Investments in Highwood, IL. Blue Bison Investments provides discretionary investment management to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $18.3 million in advisory assets. The firm’s investment approach focuses on individual-stock selection complemented by funds, employs documented investment policies and risk controls, and maintains formal referral relationships with accounting professionals alongside an affiliated insurance services business.

Kevin Kuhn is a financial advisor at Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for several years. Kuhn also serves on the Board of Trustees for St. Viator High School and is a principal and CPA at Kuhn & Company CPAs, PC, where he provides accounting and tax services. Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, tailoring portfolios to client objectives through fundamental and cyclical analysis and modern portfolio theory, and often utilizes third-party managers and tax-management strategies.

Alexander Paris Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Barrington Research Associates, Inc. since 1985 and currently serves at Barrington Asset Management, Inc., a firm with a four-advisor team based in Chicago, IL. Barrington Asset Management, Inc. provides portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines bottom-up fundamental research with top-down macroeconomic analysis and selective technical inputs to manage a variety of investment products, including equities, mutual funds, ETFs, options, limited partnerships, and fixed income.

Marcin Szczepaniak is a financial advisor at Kai Wealth LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, LPL Financial LLC, and M1 Finance. Kai Wealth LLC provides investment management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, and corporations through separately managed accounts. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach incorporating quantitative modeling, third-party manager selection, and derivatives, with oversight focused on manager due diligence rather than daily trade supervision.

Michael Vieceli is a financial advisor at Harbour Financial Resources, Ltd in Skokie, IL, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Harbour Financial Resources since 2003. He is also a registered representative at Oak Ridge Investments, Inc., devoting a portion of his time to this role. Harbour Financial Resources, Ltd provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers hourly and modular financial planning alongside percentage-of-assets advisory services and manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis.

Scott Bondurant is a financial advisor with Bondurant Investment Advisory, LLC in Evanston, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Bondurant Investment Management since 2018 and serves as an adjunct professor at Northwestern University. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor and officer at Unearthed Land Technologies and a trustee at Kenilworth Union Church. Bondurant Investment Advisory provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and private fund-related services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios using quantitative methods and may employ derivatives and option strategies for hedging, income generation, or monetizing concentrated positions.

Paul Costello is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Costello Financial Planning, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent three years at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. He is also a partner at Brothers Tax LLC, a tax preparation firm. Costello Financial Planning serves individuals, families, employer retirement plans, and private foundations, offering wealth management, retirement-plan consulting, and tax preparation support. The firm follows a “Personal CFO” process that includes developing investment policy statements, portfolio selection, and ongoing monitoring, with an investment approach based on fundamental analysis and a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy.

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor at Stephen Smith Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Significant Wealth Partners LLC, Capital Management Consultants, Inc., Atkins & Associates, and Essence Capital Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is an author. Stephen Smith Financial Inc. provides discretionary investment advisory and managed-account services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management across various asset classes and combines technology-driven tools with personalized financial planning and oversight.

Mario Tate is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Millennial Wealth Advisors in Chicago, IL, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Millennial Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously spent time at Banyan Tree Investment Consulting, LLC, and Tatewick Enterprises. Millennial Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm focuses on portfolio management and consolidated reporting, employing technical analysis and a mix of long- and short-term trading strategies, primarily using non-discretionary assets with client trade approval.

Ryan Dolan is a financial advisor with AllStreet Wealth in Chicago, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Midwest Small Business Accounting and Tax and various positions in education and distribution services. AllStreet Wealth provides financial planning and discretionary investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business owners, utilizing a long-term, passive investment approach focused on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm offers multiple planning tiers that integrate financial planning with investment management tailored to client needs.

John Gomez is a financial advisor with Brentview Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Nuveen Securities, LLC and Santa Barbara Asset Management. Gomez is also president of Brentview Investment Management and oversees marketing and client services. Brentview Investment Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management focused on fundamentally driven Dividend Growth strategies. The employee-owned firm is a certified Minority Business Enterprise and is known for its extensive sub-advisory relationships and platform integrations.

Vitaly Novok is a financial advisor at Lestna Retirement, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Lestna Retirement since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains an active Illinois real estate broker license with Redfin Corporation. Lestna Retirement is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, families, and institutional clients, including retirement plans and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation, using diversified, low-cost investments and tax-aware portfolio management while providing fiduciary consulting and discretionary investment services.

James Kuhn is a financial advisor with Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel since 2014 and previously spent 15 years at Cannata, Bertuccio & Associates and Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, Kuhn practices as a Certified Public Accountant through Kuhn & Company CPAs Holdings, PLLC, providing accounting, tax, and attestation services. Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel is a registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, using methods such as fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, and incorporates third-party manager programs including direct-indexing separately managed accounts.

Michael Kwon is a financial advisor with Steward Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Steward Advisors since 2013. Steward Advisors serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices with fee-based financial planning and private portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $137 million in assets, offering integrated financial planning, Monte Carlo retirement analysis, and tailored portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and derivatives strategies.