Andrew Mitchell is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Wipfli. He also serves in a related capacity at Crystal Lake Tax and Finance, LLC. Sound Income Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and pension clients, and other registered advisors, offering asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and co-advisory arrangements. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, with active portfolio management and selective use of third-party managers.

Matthew Reinhardt is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Merit Financial Advisors in Mount Prospect, IL. He has prior experience at Biggs Mansion, CIBC Private Wealth, CIBC Bank USA, and DePaul University Athletics. Reinhardt joined Merit Financial Advisors in 2026. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving approximately 20,040 clients across 66 offices and managing about $23.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services focused on long-term, diversified portfolios supported by an internal Investment Management team and customizable investment models.

Cynthia Mann is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, Grove Point Advisors, LPL Financial, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. She is also the owner of Mann Financial Group, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs along with third-party manager selection and qualified plan consulting.

Ryan Birch is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC and Kingsview Partners, LLC since 2025, following a 23-year tenure at Edward Jones. Kingsview Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate entities, providing wealth management, financial planning, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and an internal portfolio group. The firm offers tailored portfolio management, model strategies, and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Daniel Smyczynski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Arlington Heights, IL, and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in the sale of insurance products. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm serves individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and brokerage services that include investment management, retirement planning, and insurance products.

Kelly Hene is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. since 2012. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in a fixed insurance business. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, emphasizing a predominance of non-discretionary assets in its offerings.

Jeffrey Kinzler is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securities Service Network, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sales and service of fixed life insurance and related products through his role with a retirement services group. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, utilizing a diversified mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options.

Steven Cook is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Elmhurst, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and IPAVA State Bank. Cook is also involved with Fortress Insurance Services Inc. in a fixed insurance capacity. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets under management.

Christopher Sacco is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 22 years of experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He is also an investment advisor at Retirement Planning Specialists, Inc., where he has served since 2011. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs.

Gerri Michalski is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Michalski has worked at LaSalle St. Securities, L.L.C. since 1999. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in travel planning as an outside sales agent for a travel agency. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary managed programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Eric Mesko is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, LPL Financial, and Waddell & Reed. He serves on the board of Bartlett Learning Centers, a school for children with mental challenges. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a blend of analytical approaches and third-party managers.

Jaime Herrera is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities LLC and B. Riley Wealth Management. Herrera currently serves as a senior investment service coordinator within the Alera Group. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan services, utilizing a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers with a long-term investment orientation.

James Barnash is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Invst, LLC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Ns Capital, LLC and several other advisory and tax-related firms. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in tax accounting and insurance services since 1988. Invst, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, investment management, and retirement plan services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $1.565 billion in assets and employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Robert Widman Jr. is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors since 2009 and has worked at the affiliated firm LaSalle St. Securities since 2003. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management approaches and oversees a notable asset mix favoring non-discretionary services.

Alex Schoenbrun is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 2 years of industry experience and has been with Lifemark Securities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is also involved with Midwest Benefit Consultants, Ltd., where he works as an independent insurance agent and pension administrator, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and group insurance, as well as fixed annuities and 401(k) profit-sharing plan design and servicing. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers customized investment solutions including Unified Managed Accounts, Separately Managed Accounts, and other portfolio management programs, with a suitability-driven approach and accounts managed on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Stanley Nieminski is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and PFS™ designations and has worked at firms including Clearpath Financial LLC and Cetera. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of a mortgage brokerage and provides tax and accounting services through his CPA firm. Fortis Capital Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, employing a range of strategies including passive, active, tactical, blended, and ESG-integrated approaches.

Joseph De Marco is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LaSalle St. Securities, LLC, and Forum Financial Management, LP, and is also a founder and owner of Elevate CPA Group, providing tax and accounting services. In addition, he is a partner at DeMarco Sciaccotta Wilkens & Dunleavy, LLP, a tax and accounting firm. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors offers personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, notably managing a predominance of non-discretionary assets through its LaSalle St. Asset Management Program (LAMP).

Robert Yarosz is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with World Equity Group, Inc. since 1997. Prior to and alongside his tenure at World Equity Group, he has also worked with World Lending Group and the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in occasional sales of long-term care and life insurance products. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm offers managed portfolios primarily through its wrap-fee program, combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money managers to implement asset allocation and investment strategies.

Edward Luebe is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LaSalle St. Securities LLC since 2015 and Heartland Investment Associates, Inc. since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a fixed insurance business. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, managing a significant proportion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Mary Heil is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Simplicity Wealth and Protected Tomorrows, where she also serves as a corporate operations manager. Additionally, she holds a Notary Public commission. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers a range of advisory and operational services including a managed account platform and third-party model manager oversight.