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.

Peter Karmin is a financial advisor at Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 11 years. Karmin serves on the Board of Trustees at Rhodes College. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing discretionary asset management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach that integrates quantitative tools with qualitative judgment and routinely uses derivatives and options strategies in client portfolios.

Thomas Weil is a financial advisor with Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fort Sheridan Advisors since 2012 and Aurora Securities Inc. since 2024. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with discretionary asset management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-investor approach that integrates quantitative tools with qualitative judgment and is involved in private funds and institutional mandates across multiple asset classes.

Tyler Qualio is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Rothschild Wealth LLC. His career includes roles at Rothschild Investment LLC, Halo Securities, and Ausdal Financial Partners. He is a board member of the Will County Community Foundation, where he participates in charitable grants and advisory activities. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporate executives, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, using asset-allocation models supported by quantitative analysis and third-party platforms.

Stephen Mack is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, serving as an advisor at Mack Investment Securities, Inc. since 1986. He holds a Series 63 license and participates on a regional FINRA committee. Additionally, he has a referral role as a Coldwell Bank Referral Agent related to real estate sales. Mack Investment Securities, Inc. serves individual investors, retirement and pension plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and market timing services. The firm uses a manager-of-managers approach through its Money Managers Plus program, combining internal and third-party strategies with tactical and timing techniques.

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.

Howard Klieger is a financial advisor at Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at RBC Capital Markets LLC and City National Bank. Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $669 million for about 360 clients. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services tailored to individual goals, using a mix of investment strategies and maintaining ongoing monitoring with annual reviews.

Robert Cook is the sole advisor at Dream Capital Advisors, LLC in Lincolnshire, IL, holding a Series 65 credential with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Dream Capital Advisors since 2006. Dream Capital Advisors provides personalized, fee-based investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm focuses on customized equity and diversified portfolios emphasizing growth and quality of earnings, employing multiple analysis methods and third-party research to inform portfolio management.