William Pekin is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Pekin Singer Strauss Asset Management since 2001. Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. is a team-based firm that provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, registered investment companies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental analysis, asset allocation, and ESG factors, employing a variety of strategies including derivatives and short selling to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Terry Finkel is a financial advisor with Uhlmann Investment Management, L.L.C. in Skokie, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Uhlmann Investment Management and its affiliated firm Uhlmann Price Securities since 2012. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individual, institutional, and trust clients, using fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation to tailor portfolios. The firm employs a mix of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternatives, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to meet client objectives.

Kurt Newsom is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at XXI Wealth, LLC, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to that, he worked at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. and CIBC World Markets Corp. for seven years, Atlantic Trust Investment Advisors for one year, and Geneva Investment Management of Chicago for six years. XXI Wealth, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized portfolio construction using a mix of equities, fixed income, index funds, ETFs, direct indexing, alternative investments, and private placements, and employs active oversight of third-party money managers.

Ryan Kaysen is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Serenity Investment Advisors in Chicago. He joined Serenity in 2026 after five years at Integritas Financial, LLC. Outside of financial advising, Kaysen works as a consultant in operations and sales development for Sound Control Solutions, Inc., a wholesale distribution company. Serenity Wealth Management offers fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach using proprietary model portfolios and fundamental analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Joseph Stock is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a managing partner and co-founder of Lake Street Private Wealth, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to this, he held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cantella & Co., Inc., Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Lake Street Private Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, and various types of plans and trusts. The firm emphasizes institutional cost structures, global diversification, and a focus on asset-class allocation, offering both discretionary trading authority and non-discretionary advisement.

William Henry is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Willis Towers Watson Securities, LLC. He has been with Willis Towers Watson entities since 2010 and has one year of experience at his current firm in Chicago, IL. He is also associated with Towers Watson Retiree Insurance Services, Inc. Willis Towers Watson Securities, LLC provides retirement-focused investment advisory services primarily through its Via Retirement platform, which offers web-based financial planning, discretionary model portfolios, and access to investment adviser representatives. The firm’s approach emphasizes diversified model portfolios and asset-allocation modeling supported by affiliated sub-advisers and insurance brokerage activities within the broader Willis Towers Watson organization.

Daniel Hord is a financial advisor with Rothschild Investment LLC, holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. He has 51 years of industry experience, including 35 years with Rothschild Investment Corporation. Rothschild Investment LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a client-specific asset allocation process supported by quantitative analysis and offers retirement plan consulting, portfolio management, and oversight of third-party sub-advisers.

Thomas Ryan is a financial advisor at Hedeker Wealth LLC in Lincolnshire, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Huntington Bank and Spectrum Management Group. Hedeker Wealth LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates tax projections into client reviews, with portfolios managed using proprietary models, third-party managers, or direct trading.

Owen Mc Namara is a financial advisor at Coyle with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Fidelity. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, wealth advisory, and financial assessment services. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with various analytical approaches and offers structured financial assessments and an automated sub-adviser program for smaller accounts.

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.

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.

Spencer Bleecker is a financial advisor at Roberts, Glore & Co. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with the firm since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he spent four years at Lake Forest College. 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 client assets, offering customized portfolio management based on fundamental analysis and valuation, and conducts regular portfolio reviews with a preference for mid- and large-cap equities and fixed-income holdings.

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.

Kimberly Stacy is an associate wealth manager at Nadler Financial Group, Inc. with experience at Gresham Partners, LLC and PriceWaterHouseCoopers. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Nadler Financial Group and Ausdal Financial Partners since 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a commercial real estate venture through Tsarpalas Family Partnership, LLC. Nadler Financial Group serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs tactical asset allocation across diversified investment vehicles and operates a multi-advisor platform with approximately 16 advisors.

Edward Pettegrew IV is a financial advisor at Arena Private Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Meaden & Moore Financial Services, LTD., Avantax Advisory Services, and Cetera Wealth Services. Pettegrew has held roles involving wealth management and client relationship management. Arena Private Wealth provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering customized investment strategies including covered-call approaches for concentrated equity positions. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio strategies and serves as a fund sponsor and general partner for proprietary investments.

Alexander Murzyn is a financial advisor at LFG Wealth Partners, LLC in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2025. Prior to his current role, Murzyn worked in the logistics industry at Avenue Logistics, Redwood Logistics, Energy Transportation Group, and Echo Global Logistics. LFG Wealth Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors with personalized portfolio management through model portfolios, discretionary direct-asset management, and ERISA 3(21)/3(38) plan services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach, including direct indexing, options trading, and strategic asset allocation.

Ethan Hafner is a financial advisor at Indivisible Partners with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 17 years and Citigroup Global Markets for 8 years. Hafner is based in Deerfield, IL, and has been with Indivisible Partners since 2026. 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 access to model portfolios and third-party investment strategies, using a strategic asset allocation framework overseen by an investment committee.

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.

Andrew Kitay is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at Urban Financial Advisory Corporation in Chicago. Prior to joining Urban Financial, he held roles at EY and The Ohio State University. Urban Financial Advisory Corporation serves mid- to high-net-worth individuals and related entities, delivering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates accounting and legal services alongside advisory work, providing tax planning, compliance, and estate administration in addition to investment management.

Jason Tosh is a financial advisor at Arena Private Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fifth Third Securities and Mutual Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Tosh Watt Partners, LLC, which manages administrative operations. Arena Private Wealth provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering customized strategies including covered-call approaches and managing pooled investment vehicles and private funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio techniques and incorporates AI tools for operational efficiency.