Donna Adams is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life for 11 years. She is involved with several community organizations, serving as an owner and board member of DamYak Challenge LTD and Paradise Charitable Foundation, and as a board member of BREAK Crystal Lake Teen Center and the Chain-O-Lakes Chamber. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to unaffiliated advisers and their clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies through a sub-advisory platform focused on institutional clients rather than direct relationships with end investors.

Gregg Cummings is a financial advisor at Savvy with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for LPL Financial for 15 years. Cummings has been with Savvy since 2026. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term approach supplemented by active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, using third-party sub-advisers and technology platforms to customize investment plans based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Michael Page is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prospera in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Financial Network LLC for six years. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors, offering investment advisory and financial planning services via multiple platforms and customizable portfolio management.

Erik Olson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2010. Olson serves as a board member and investment committee chair for the Converge Foundation and owns Olson Analytics, a data analysis and consulting business. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, utilizes third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Andrew Mitchell is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Crystal Lake Tax and Finance, where he provides investment advisory and fixed insurance services. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, offering customized portfolios and co-/sub-advisory services, while also providing insurance planning and educational workshops through affiliated entities.

Chris Morgan is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Beacon Wealth Advisors, LLC and Gradient Securities, LLC. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation through Beacon Advisors LLC and is a managing member of Beacon Wealth Advisors, LLC. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment approaches through internal and third-party managers.

Ian Morrison is a financial advisor with OneAscent Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling, Securities America Advisors, and Securities America, Inc. Outside of finance, he worked for Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and institutions. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing individualized asset-allocation approaches and various model-based platforms.

Joshua Pratt is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Beacon Insurance Advisors, LLC and Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. Pratt is also involved as an independent insurance agent, selling fixed insurance products and equity-indexed annuities. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, using multiple investment approaches and platforms tailored to individual advisor and client needs.

Mark Morrison is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OneAscent Financial Services LLC. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and The Cornerstone Financial Group Inc. among others. He also serves as an elder at The Arising Church in Crystal Lake, where he is involved in counseling and preaching. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and institutions. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services using individualized asset allocation and model-based platforms, and offers specialized services including tax-overlay options and outsourced CIO and CCO support.

Caleb Thomas is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with OneAscent Financial Services LLC and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Caleb also has experience assisting with financial planning and administrative tasks within his firm. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions through multiple advisory teams. The firm utilizes individualized asset-allocation strategies and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, Unified Managed Account solutions, and outsourced chief investment and compliance officer services.

Michael Stewart is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 66, and 65 designations and has been with Sound Income Strategies since 2015. Prior to this, he was involved with Grayslake Business Partnership LLC and has owned Crystal Lake Tax & Financial since 2008, where he provides fixed and indexed annuities, insurance products, and tax preparation services. Sound Income Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other advisors, offering asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and insurance planning. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies with active portfolio management and allocates assets to third-party managers and ETFs when appropriate.

James Schmidt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in McHenry, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2014, operating under LPL Financial during this period. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a broad platform that integrates advisory and brokerage services.

Alexander Marmitt is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Robert Baird & Co., and Wintrust Investments. He is also a partner at Klestinski Rapp Marmitt Investment Counsel, where he is involved in investment management and financial planning. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment strategies through a range of portfolio management programs and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis while accommodating client-imposed restrictions.

William Yocius Jr. is a financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Shields Capital Advisors Inc. and Mitchell, Vaught & Taylor, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he provides insurance advice to individual clients. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement and employee benefit plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and quantitative analysis and frequently utilizes third-party sub-advisers while offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Ryan Alexander is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and PNC. Alexander is also involved with Crystal Lake Tax and Financial, where he provides financial advisory and fixed insurance services. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, along with a range of advisory and insurance planning services.

Michael Portincaso is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previous experience at firms including Verity Asset Management, ED&F Man Capital Markets, Mizuho Securities, and BGC Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance producer at Appreciation Financial, LLC. Encompass More Asset Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm uses a model-based approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, including exposure to digital-asset related vehicles, and manages approximately $582 million for around 4,000 clients.

Kolton Rominski is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Larson Financial Group and Rock Harbor Capital LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a referral partner for a direct prescription service. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment strategies and custodial services.

James Schmidt is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cornerstone since 2014, following a long tenure at LPL Financial dating back to 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he sells a baseball card collection on eBay. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs advisor-led discretionary management and various LPL-sponsored programs, combining fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to tailor investment advice to client goals.

Andrew Lewis is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Dry Dock for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance activities. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets, and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options.

Robert Bieniek is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with World Equity Group since 2005 and has also been associated with Individual Financial Practitioners, Inc. since 1983, where he is involved in the sale of individual life and long-term care insurance. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers managed portfolios through its wrap-fee program, combining discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and access to third-party money managers.