David Bach is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has eight years of industry experience and has worked at River Street Advisors and Old Second National Bank since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the Wealth Compliance & Internal Control Officer for the Wealth Management Department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in assets through a team of ten advisors, employing a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, derivative strategies, and third-party tools to construct and monitor portfolios.

Steven Meves is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 designation with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Old Second National Bank and River Street Advisors, LLC for the past ten years. Both firms are located in Aurora, IL. River Street Advisors, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in client assets through a team of ten advisors and employs quantitative techniques alongside fundamental and technical analysis to construct and monitor portfolios.

John Long is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Capital Point Financial Group, Ltd. and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Long serves as a referee and coach for youth and high school football and basketball. Total Clarity Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and employer 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and alternatives.

Casey Moss is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Highpoint Advisor Group, Capital Pointe, and Wela Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Moss is the owner and accountant of Casey Moss Tax and Accounting, LLC, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Total Clarity Wealth Management offers wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and employer 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a variety of investment vehicles and employs both model portfolios and separately managed accounts, with additional active strategies available for sophisticated investors.

Ashley Janosek is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with one year of industry experience. She is currently with Trillium Wealth LLC and has prior experience at firms including CWM, LLC and Synergy Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she works as an accountant preparing tax returns for Trillium Tax, LLC. Trillium Wealth LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private placement investment access for individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analyses with both long- and short-term strategies and maintains $544 million in discretionary assets under management across approximately 625 client relationships.

Amy Lynch is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has eight years of industry experience and has worked concurrently at Old Second Bank since 2015, where she serves as an investment assistant for the Wealth Department. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, written investment policies, and diversified portfolios, including the use of derivatives and option strategies for suitable accounts.

Scott Graziano is an advisor at Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. prior to joining his current firm. Chicago Investment Advisory Council serves both individual and high-net-worth retail investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and educational workshops through a five-advisor team. The firm utilizes proprietary model portfolios and typically manages accounts with discretionary trading authority.

Brent Fields is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. in St. Charles, IL. He has worked at Total Clarity since 2007 and was previously with Cetera Wealth Services and LPL Financial. Total Clarity Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm employs customized asset allocations and discretionary portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles, offering both traditional and more active strategies, and operates nine offices with affiliated professionals in legal, real estate, and accounting fields.

Kathleen Panek Rickerson is a financial advisor with Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and runs BabySnApps, an entrepreneurial venture active since 2013. Total Clarity Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and employer 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm employs a customized investment approach, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and alternative investments.

Terrence Cicero is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with DHJJ Financial Advisors and DigioVine, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson, Ltd. since 2007. DHJJ Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $543.5 million across eight advisors, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm offers integrated tax preparation and accounting services through an affiliated CPA firm and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis using a range of investment vehicles.

John Davis is a financial advisor with Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Chicago Investment Advisory Council and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since the late 1990s and early 2000s, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Sunset Harbour Yacht Club and is a racecar driving instructor at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. serves retail clients, including both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and educational workshops through a team of five advisors. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios with discretionary trading authority and manages approximately 1,100 client relationships.

Ronny Mark is a financial advisor with Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Uhlmann Price Securities since 2013 and previously spent five years with Perpetual Wealth Capital Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Ronny is president of Price Futures Group, where he oversees all hedging activities. Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. serves retail and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and educational workshops, using proprietary model portfolios across a range of risk profiles. The firm operates with discretionary trading authority and maintains a high client-to-advisor ratio through a standardized yet personalized service approach.

Sean Poquette is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. He previously worked at The State Bank of Geneva for six years before joining Leelyn Smith and LPL Financial. Poquette is a licensed notary in Illinois. Leelyn Smith, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs model-based and individualized allocations across a range of investment vehicles and utilizes multiple third-party platforms and technologies to support client portfolio management.

Makinzie Stack is a financial advisor at Leelyn Smith, LLC in Geneva, Illinois, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, Stack serves as a notary public. Leelyn Smith, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs both model-based and individualized portfolio allocations, using various technology platforms and investment strategies, including structured notes and third-party managers, to support client needs.

Suzanne Lockwoodfisher is a financial advisor at DHJJ Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Total Clarity Wealth Management. Since 2020, she has been with DHJJ Financial Advisors, a team of eight advisors based in St. Charles, IL. DHJJ Financial Advisors manages approximately $543.5 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs client-specific investment policies and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, with a notable affiliation to a Certified Public Accounting firm that provides tax and accounting services under separate agreements.

Karmen Ritt is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Leelyn Smith, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at J.P. Morgan and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. her combined 11 years. Leelyn Smith, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm utilizes model-based and individualized allocations across various asset classes and employs third-party technology platforms and structured note strategies as part of its investment approach.

Kevin Prendergast is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and over 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, ValMark Securities, and Executive Financial Group. Prendergast also works as a ghost writer for Wentworth Financial Communications. Leelyn Smith, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts, offering financial planning and standalone consulting. The firm manages assets through a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and allocations to separately managed accounts or private investment funds, utilizing both model-based and individualized strategies.

Xavier Brown is a financial advisor at Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining his current firm, he worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. He was also a full-time student athlete in 2017-2018. Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. serves retail and high-net-worth clients through ongoing portfolio management, financial planning, and educational workshops. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios with discretionary trading authority and supports a high client-to-advisor ratio using a standardized service approach.

Michael Fulkerson is a financial advisor with Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with J.W. Cole Financial since 2011 and has worked with various insurance carriers through W & R Insurance Agencies since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a substitute teacher in local school districts on a part-time basis. Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. serves retail investors, including both individual and high-net-worth clients, providing ongoing portfolio management, financial planning, and educational workshops. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios and offers a scalable service model supported by a five-advisor team managing approximately 1,100 client relationships.

Jacqueline Runnberg is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She currently serves as a financial advisor at River Street Advisors, LLC, where she has worked since 2015, and also holds a wealth management role at Old Second National Bank. Her prior experience includes positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and Harrisdirect LLC. River Street Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of quantitative analysis, fundamental and technical research, and derivative strategies to construct and monitor portfolios, managing approximately $539 million in client assets across a team of ten advisors.