Jeffrey Cismoski is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he held positions at ORG Partners LLC, WealthShield Partners, LLC, Cresset Asset Management, LLC, and Evanston Investments Inc DBA Evanston Advisors. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm customizes investment advice based on client objectives and employs a combination of discretionary management, third-party managers, and platform solutions, including a Private Direct Investments program for allocating clients to illiquid private funds.

Jack Long is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including World Equity Group and Midway Wealth Partners. Jack attended Auburn University from 2021 to 2025. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm that manages about $26.35 billion in assets for roughly 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client preferences.

Bacilia Gomez is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Principal Securities, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and Captrust Financial Advisors. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services mainly to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party tools and proprietary models to deliver both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program, serving clients primarily within the Principal Financial Group network.

James Murphree II is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Since 2007, he has worked with The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Murphree serves as president of several consulting and business ventures, including Murphree Investment Group and International Forestry, Inc., and he is a member of the board of directors for Maple Valley Cooperative. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and access to various third-party investment programs.

Kimberly Woodsum is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Ehlert Financial Group, Inc. from 2022 to 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she also presents and sells life insurance to clients when appropriate. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds investment approach primarily with ETFs and mutual funds, offering model portfolios that are actively monitored and rebalanced, alongside advisory and technology services for other advisers.

Blake Macke is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC and Centier Bank. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers a range of investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services.

Michael Markowitz is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at PPM America, Inc. and UBS Asset Management (US) Inc. He has worked at Advisory Services Network since 2021. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a variety of securities and third-party managers while accommodating flexible engagement types.

Brian Collins is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with HUB Investment Partners, LLC and previously worked at Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. He has also operated an independent consulting practice. HUB Investment Partners serves a diverse client base including institutional, municipal, and individual investors. The firm employs a blend of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and offers specialized services for banking and thrift clients, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Arnoldo Garza is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously held engineering roles at Navistar, Inc., where he worked for over 26 years, including as an engineering manager. Garza is also involved in insurance marketing and sales through affiliated entities and other insurance firms. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach utilizing proprietary research and offers model-based portfolio management with integrated trading and operations infrastructure.

Shannon Cooper is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has five years of industry experience and has worked with Vanderbilt since 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent, involved in life insurance and annuity sales. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is notable for its formal integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, supporting advisory, pension consulting, and plan administration services.

Dominic Messina is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including ORG Partners, WealthShield Partners, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a custom furniture business. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers tailored investment advice through discretionary management, third-party managers, and a Private Direct Investments program focused on illiquid private funds.

Andrew Park is a financial advisor with Compound Planning, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Curi RMB Capital, LLC and Vennwell, LLC. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries with discretionary portfolio management, turnkey asset management, sub-advisory programs, and institutional retirement-plan services. The firm employs a fiduciary, goals-based investment process and integrates a range of strategies from low-cost ETFs to professional options, supported by technology-driven portfolio oversight.

Eric Fields is a financial advisor with Nfsg Corporation and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at NewBridge Securities Corporation, Chicago Investment Group, Ameriprise Advisor Services, and Choreo, LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved with H&B Fields Inc., a company engaged in product distribution and delivery. Nfsg Corporation serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers, utilizing a range of investment instruments and internal research support.

Jeffrey Lasky is a financial advisor with Latitude Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Latitude Advisors since 2009 and previously held positions at Medallion Advisory Services, Genworth Financial Planning Corporation, and Cetera. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent focusing on fixed and health insurance and owns a related financial services holding company. Latitude Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and a variety of institutional and corporate clients, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm employs valuation-driven and momentum-based multi-asset model strategies, often managing accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Brent Novoselsky is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His career includes roles at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, GCG Financial, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chair of the scholarship program for Bnai Brith Sports Lodge, participates as vice president of the former NFL Players Association Chicago chapter, and acts as an ambassador for American Football in Israel. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers, while offering ERISA-focused services for retirement plans.

Sanders Dargan is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with eight years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management and Chalet Landscaping, Nursery & Garden Center. Crescent Grove Advisors provides integrated wealth management, family office, and Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes financial planning, trust and estate planning, tax and insurance consulting, and discretionary portfolio management with a focus on client-specific investment policy statements and an asset-allocation framework overseen by an investment committee.

Michael Chandler is a financial advisor at World Equity Group, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates, UBS Financial Services, and Brewer Investment Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a board member of the Karen Chandler Trust, which supports cancer patients, and as a trustee for Fayetteville Technical Community College, overseeing its operations and community mission. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, institutions, and business entities. The firm offers managed portfolio programs that integrate discretionary management, financial planning, and third-party money managers, with a focus on asset allocation driven by client risk tolerance.

Ryan Peca is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Origami Risk and OneStream Software. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in marketing, education, and sales of advisory and insurance services related to his firm. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm uses a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on momentum, relative strength, and trend-following strategies applied to ETFs and mutual funds, supported by proprietary research and operational infrastructure.

Kimberly Spence is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Savant Wealth Management and Huber Financial Advisors. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation managed through a combination of centrally managed model portfolios and third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Mark Garapolo is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 37 years of industry experience. He has held a position at ICMA-RC Services, LLC since 1995. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, utilizing investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.