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 CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at Objective Capital Management, LLC, and has prior experience with Fifth Third Securities and Mutual Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he manages administrative operations at Tosh Watt Partners, LLC. He is part of Arena Private Wealth, a multi-advisor firm that provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized strategies, including manager selection and a covered-call approach for concentrated equity positions, and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio techniques.

Tyler Qualio is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Rothschild Wealth LLC and Rothschild Investment LLC, having previously worked at Halo Securities, LLC and Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. Qualio serves on the advisory board of the Will County Community Foundation, where he is involved with charitable grants and community endeavors. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutions. The firm employs a comprehensive asset-allocation approach that incorporates tax, estate, cash-flow, and risk considerations, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Stephen Mack is a financial advisor at Mack Investment Securities, Inc. in Northfield, IL, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Mack Investment Securities, Inc. since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on a regional FINRA committee and acts as a Coldwell Banker referral agent. Mack Investment Securities, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other custodial accounts. The firm combines manager-of-managers programs with firm-run model strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and pension consulting.

Brandon Hardy is a financial advisor at Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Pekin Singer Strauss Asset Management since 1997. Hardy holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, pension and retirement plans, registered investment companies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and asset allocation approach that incorporates ESG factors and utilizes a variety of instruments, including derivatives, to manage income and risk.

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 at Indivisible Partners with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch for three decades before joining Indivisible Partners in 2025. Lambert also serves as Chair of the Emeritus Board for the nonprofit Chicago Run and is involved with Bras Coupé, a nonprofit fishing camp in Canada, where he participates on the Executive and Membership Committees. Additionally, he consults for Bates Group LLC, assisting with business development and marketing. Indivisible Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, personal trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and ERISA plan advisory, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to client needs.

Eric Kuby is a financial advisor with North Star Investment Management Corporation in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at North Star since 2004 and previously held positions at NewEdge Securities and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also an investment committee member at Regal Investment Advisors LLC. North Star Investment Management Corporation serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and manages approximately $2.5 billion in assets, often allocating client assets into its own mutual funds.

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 for two years, following previous roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors/Creative Planning and William Blair. Rothschild Wealth LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional and tax-exempt entities. The firm employs asset-allocation models tailored to client objectives, using quantitative tools and third-party sub-advisers to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles while providing services such as financial planning, retirement consulting, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

John Kostaken is a financial advisor at Truvestments Capital LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Truvestments Capital since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Kostaken is an associate at Demongronomics, where he is involved in marketing and technology administration. Truvestments Capital LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, private funds, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, consulting, and sub-advisory services, and manages a private investment vehicle focused on long-term Bitcoin holdings.

Ronald Reitz Jr. is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Horizon Wealth Management. Prior to joining Horizon, he held roles at LPL Financial, Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, and Equitable Advisors, among others. Horizon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides financial planning and discretionary investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fiduciary investment approach, utilizing diversified portfolios and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Randolph Hardy is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63-licensed advisor at Factor Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Factor Wealth Management Ltd. since 2009. The firm manages approximately $630 million for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Factor Wealth Management employs a long-term, systematic investment approach focused on diversified, risk-based portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside financial planning and pension consulting services.

Mark Soehn is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Solutions Advisory Group in Chicago, IL since 2003. Financial Solutions Advisory Group serves high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan education services. The firm uses a comprehensive data-gathering process to establish client-specific investment policies and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis across long- and short-term strategies.

Richert Hart is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with 1834 Investment Advisors Co., where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Mission Square Retirement, Ausdal Financial Partners, Nadler Financial Group, Total Benefit Communications, and Capital One Sharebuilder. 1834 Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and customized portfolio strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to alternative investments through third-party platforms.

Katarzyna Richardson is a financial advisor at Expressive Wealth LLC in Chicago, IL, with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Eddie Patel Inc., National Financial Services LLC, Charles Schwab, and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Expressive Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary asset management, ERISA 3(38) plan services, modular financial planning, and consultation. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment decisions and offers oversight of Sub-Advisors’ strategies as part of its portfolio management.

Kyle Depasquale is a financial advisor at Rothschild Wealth LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Rothschild Wealth since 2012, with prior roles at Ausdal Financial Partners and Halo Securities LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Sentinus Insurance Services, where he participates in insurance sales. Rothschild Wealth LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional and tax-exempt entities, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and coordination of tax and estate planning. The firm uses quantitative models and third-party tools to construct and monitor portfolios across various asset classes while providing institutional services including investment policy development and manager selection.

Alexander Saf is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Sierra Summit Advisors LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he held positions at Innovis Asset Management LLC and Premier Asset Management. Sierra Summit Advisors primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across a range of equity and fixed-income strategies and manages over $600 million for approximately 115 clients.

Richard Little is a financial advisor at Serenity Investment Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Kingsview Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance. Serenity Investment Advisors is a five-advisor team managing approximately $376 million for nearly 400 clients, serving individuals, institutional plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach based on fundamental analysis and offers a range of proprietary investment models, combining active and passive strategies with various securities.

Jacqueline Sedlak is a financial advisor at Rothschild Investment LLC in Chicago, IL, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hightower Advisors, William Blair, and Wintrust Investments. Rothschild Investment serves a broad range of clients including individuals, families, trustees, corporations, and institutional investors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation models tailored to client objectives and uses a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and sub-advisers in its investment approach.