Ryan Zentz is a financial advisor with PMG Wealth Management who holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining PMG Wealth Management, he held roles at LPL Financial and has experience outside finance including work with DoorDash. PMG Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business owners, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages customized portfolios using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, combining in-house management with outside managers to meet varied client needs.

Gery Sadzewicz is a financial advisor with Clearview Wealth Solutions, LLC in Barrington, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has held roles with numerous firms including Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP and operates Gery Sadzewicz Consulting LLC, which provides outsourced Chief Compliance Officer and financial operations consulting services. Clearview Wealth Solutions offers discretionary investment management and related financial services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $41.7 million in discretionary assets using five core strategies and combines top-down economic analysis with bottom-up security selection, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and tax circumstances.

As Director of Physician Services at Prism Planning Partners, a fee-only RIA led by CFP® professionals, I lead a dedicated division serving physicians and healthcare professionals nationwide. My team and I specialize in helping medical professionals navigate every stage of their financial journey—from residency and fellowship through practice, career transitions, and retirement. I oversee a team that includes interns, paraplanners, and operations professionals, and collaborate closely with Prism’s Director of Financial Planning and Director of Operations to deliver high-impact, client-centered planning. Focus Areas: • Comprehensive financial planning tailored to physicians and healthcare professionals • Student loan strategies, including PSLF, refinancing, and REPAYE/SAVE optimization • Contract review and benefit analysis • Investment, tax, and estate planning strategies • Risk management (disability, life, long-term care) with no product sales • Burnout prevention and work/life balance strategies • Retirement and career transition planning • Speaking engagements and financial education for medical professionals Select Speaking Engagements: Regular speaker for medical residency and fellowship programs at: Northwestern, Loyola, University of Chicago, Rush, UIC, Cook County, Barnes-Jewish/Wash U, Medical College of Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora, University of Colorado, and more. Also presented for the Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists, Illinois Pharmacists Association, and multiple private practices and hospital systems.

Jaana Virta Gupta is a financial advisor at Winslow Financial LLC with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Redfin Corporation, Dwell Works, and Productions Plus. Winslow Financial LLC advises individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans on investment management and financial planning. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory and asset allocation, generally favoring diversified mutual funds and ETFs, and manages client accounts on a non-discretionary basis.

Richard Furmanski is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Clearview Wealth Solutions, LLC since 2014 in Barrington, IL. Clearview Wealth Solutions provides discretionary investment management and related financial services to individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $41.7 million in discretionary assets across about 30 client relationships, using five core investment strategies implemented through customized portfolios that incorporate top-down economic analysis, bottom-up security selection, and quantitative optimization.

Jack Hallier is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Kestra Advisory Services, and Kestra Investment Services. Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates provides personalized investment management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and active investment strategies and integrates tax preparation as part of its advisory services.

Trevore Meyer is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Design Studio, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Presence Financial and Responsive Financial Group, Inc. Financial Design Studio, Inc. serves individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations with portfolio management and financial planning, supplemented by in-house tax preparation, business bookkeeping, and educational seminars. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term asset allocation and buy-and-hold strategies, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio decisions.

Robert Stoll is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Design Studio, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Original Financial LLC, Honey Lake Advisors, LLC, and Institutional Capital LLC. Financial Design Studio, Inc. serves individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation and buy-and-hold strategies, integrating ongoing financial planning with portfolio oversight.

James Dobbs is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and has been with Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc. for a combined 22 years since 1997. He holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Deer Park, Illinois. Woodfield Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $230 million, focusing on personalized portfolio construction, semi-annual rebalancing, and integrated insurance planning, offering both ongoing management and limited-scope planning engagements.

Shawn Block is a financial advisor at Briggs Financial Inc. with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Outside of finance, he has worked as a performer and emcee for Medieval Times since 2007, where his duties include acting, performing, media, marketing, and special events. Briggs Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management, ongoing financial planning, and in-house tax preparation. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach and does not charge performance-based fees or accept commissions tied to capital gains.

Yunfan Ye is a financial advisor at Estate & Trust Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Estate & Trust Advisors, Yunfan held positions at Lepolion Entertainment, Jarrett Digital, American Bear Logistics, Gemdale USA Corporation, and Escape Velocity Creative Agency. Estate & Trust Advisors provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm utilizes a core-and-satellite strategic asset allocation approach combining mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by third-party research and ongoing portfolio supervision.

Gregory Anderson is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at SCV Capital LLC since 2021 and previously spent five years at PPM America. SCV Capital LLC provides investment management primarily to pooled investment vehicles and institutional-type clients, focusing on fundamental analysis of public equities and private securities. The firm emphasizes private-fund governance and operational review, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a preference for longer-term strategies.

Erin Zylka is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Whealthy Empowerment Network and has previously worked at firms including Resolute Wealth Advisor, Inc. and Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC. Zylka also owns and operates Kona Financial Planning, an investment advisory firm. Whealthy Empowerment Network is a two-advisor registered investment adviser that provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using a range of instruments and analysis methods, managing approximately $106 million in client assets.

Thomas Quinn is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is a vice president and financial advisor at American Community Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2003. Prior to his current role, Quinn was with Triad Advisors, Inc. for 16 years. He also serves as a successor trustee managing a family revocable trust. American Community Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a multi-platform investment model that includes third-party managed programs and advisor-managed portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Kathleen Dixon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with American Community Wealth Management, LLC, where she has worked for over ten years. She has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, LPL Financial, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Dixon also serves as Operations Manager at American Community Wealth Management, providing administrative support for multiple advisors in addition to managing her own client book. American Community Wealth Management offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-platform investment model, combining third-party managed programs with advisor-managed portfolios across active and passive strategies to tailor investment advice to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Bret Kinnamon is an investment advisory representative at Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II with 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kinnamon & Associates since 1994 and with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as vice president at Kinnamon Accounting Service, focusing on tax and accounting duties, and is a licensed notary public. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II provides advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers individual portfolio management, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and long-term investment.

Kyle Kinnamon is a financial advisor at Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Cetera. In addition to financial advising, he owns and operates Kinnamon Accounting Service, providing tax and accounting services. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with a focus on asset allocation and long-term purchase strategies, providing monthly portfolio reviews and performance reporting.

Patrick Sweeney is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc. since 2001. Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates provides personalized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, integrates tax preparation into its advisory services, and employs a mix of fundamental and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Charles Lief is a financial advisor at Rudwall Wealth Management LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Rudwall Wealth Management since 2016. Rudwall Wealth Management serves a small client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized wealth management services with a long-term investment approach, primarily using fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles tailored to client risk profiles.

Lorie Shah is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving at Virtue Asset Management LLC. She has worked as a substitute teacher at Oak Park School District 97 since 2018. Virtue Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, offering customized investment solutions that incorporate quantitative analysis and risk management strategies.