Joseph Davidson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Goldstone Financial Group, LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial and various educational institutions. He is also a licensed insurance agent authorized to sell life and fixed annuity products. Goldstone Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative methods aligned with modern portfolio theory. The firm offers ongoing portfolio management, written investment policy statements, and employs tactical ETF models alongside alternative strategies within wrap-fee and transaction-based account options.

Kristi Wano is a financial advisor at SAGE Private Wealth Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Calamos Wealth Management and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. SAGE Private Wealth Group offers wealth-management and financial-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides customized portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and family office support, employing a variety of analytical approaches and collaborating with other professionals to deliver integrated tax, estate, and philanthropic planning.

William Lillwitz is a financial advisor at Uhlmann Investment Management, L.L.C. in Skokie, IL, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials with 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Uhlmann Price Securities, LLC, Avellino Financial Advisors, Inc., and Forest Securities, Inc. He also serves as a FINRA Arbitrator and operates Lillwitz Financial, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, institutions, and trusts, emphasizing fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation. The firm offers a range of managed account solutions combining stocks, bonds, ETFs, and alternatives, and operates as a subsidiary of Uhlmann Price Securities, L.L.C.

Gabriel Lewit is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and co-founded Wealth Financial Group, an insurance wholesaler and brokerage organization that supports and trains insurance agents. Lewit is also a licensed insurance agent. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard, emphasizes diversified asset allocation with long-term horizons, and commonly implements portfolios through third-party managers.

Hoan Taussig is a CFP® professional at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2007. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides project-based advice on income management, retirement planning, tax strategies, and other areas, using a time-based billing model without custodial or discretionary authority, and generally recommends diversified no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Valerie Hogan is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at National Christian Foundation and Orchard Ministry Development and spent a decade at Gibbs & Associates. Outside of advising, she manages several non-investment related LLCs involved in real estate oversight. Clearwater Capital Partners serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, offering family office and private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on written Investment Policy Statements and offers access to alternative investments and private placements.

Lee Catalano is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at MEDIQUS Asset Advisors, Inc. since 1996 and also affiliated with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and conducts insurance sales as a licensed agent, dedicating part of his time to this activity. MEDIQUS Asset Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services primarily to individuals, retirement plans, and medical groups. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation with a disciplined rebalancing approach and utilizes technology platforms for portfolio management and client reporting.

Michael Dunne is a financial advisor at Uhlmann Investment Management, L.L.C. in Skokie, IL, holding a Series 66 license with 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avellino Financial Advisors, Inc., Forest Securities, Inc., and involvement with Native Tribal Alliance, LLC and Quegh Ke Holdings, Inc. since 2012. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individual, institutional, and trust clients, emphasizing fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation across a range of securities and alternative investments. The firm integrates third-party managers and offers customized solutions tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

John Omalley is a financial advisor with Eastgate Capital Advisors LLC in Winnetka, IL, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He also serves as an attorney at Steven Spector LLC, where he provides legal counsel on tax, accounting, and estate planning matters. Eastgate Capital Advisors serves affluent individuals, families, retirement accounts, trusts, and other legal entities with multi-family office and comprehensive wealth management services, including investment management, financial planning, and trust and estate coordination. The firm offers customized portfolios using modern portfolio theory and a range of investment vehicles, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to client preferences.

Kaleb Gandy is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hantz Financial Services, Midland Brewing Company, Northwestern Mutual, and in roles at Genji Japanese Steakhouse and Northwood University. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on diversified, long-term asset allocation and typically implements portfolios through third-party money managers and a contractually exclusive sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital.

Jason Dhooghe is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Vermillion Financial Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Wealth Enhancement Group and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services from 2021 to 2025. Vermillion Financial Advisors provides financial planning, investment advisory, and employer-sponsored retirement plan services to individuals, trusts, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers both model and customized portfolios, non-discretionary trade approvals, and educational workshops for plan participants.

Clemens Ciupke is a financial advisor at Roberts, Glore & Co. with 35 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 1995 and previously worked at La Salle St. Securities, Inc. from 1989 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Roberts, Glore & Co. provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, family offices, corporate pension or profit-sharing plans, and non-profit organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning, constructing customized portfolios that emphasize fundamental analysis of equities and fixed-income holdings, with modest use of alternative assets.

Timothy Hart is a financial advisor at Feldman, Ingardona & Co with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Feldman, Ingardona & Co. provides investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and trusts, typically requiring a $5 million minimum account size. The firm focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation combined with opportunistic tactical shifts, utilizing both active managers and low-cost passive funds.

Sheldon Kaiz is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently with Mack Investment Securities, Inc., where he has worked since 1988. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Northfield, IL. Mack Investment Securities serves individual investors, retirement and pension plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and market timing services. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach through its Money Managers Plus program, utilizing both internal and third-party subadvisors and incorporating tactical and timing strategies.

Kevin Carani is a financial advisor with Clearwater Capital Partners, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Clearwater Capital Partners since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a facility manager for Westminster Presbyterian Church in Elgin, Illinois. Clearwater Capital Partners advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, offering services that include private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan strategies. The firm manages portfolios based on written Investment Policy Statements and employs a variety of analytical approaches, with a focus on discretionary management and access to alternative investments.

Ari Nadler is a financial advisor with Nadler Financial Group, Inc. in Deerfield, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ausdal Financial Partners, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Amplify Investments. Nadler Financial Group serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans by offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs tactical asset allocation across diversified vehicles and operates a specialized program for clients with smaller accounts, supported by a team of about 16 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion in assets.

Ethan Hulgaard is a financial advisor with Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at RSM US LLP and Wheaton College. Hulgaard has been with Timothy Financial Counsel since 2025. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes advisory and implementation coaching without managing client assets, focusing on diversified investment strategies and offering educational seminars and structured planning services.

Jae Ha is a financial advisor at Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ha has been with Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group since 2007 and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also the owner and president of Jae Ha Wealth Management, Inc., a private entity for his securities business. Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a wide range of securities and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Adam Kinsinger is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving at ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at DVI and Bayer and spent several years as a full-time student prior to his advisory career. Outside of his financial advisory role, he contributes part-time to ShankerValleau Accountants, Inc., assisting with tax preparation. ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a six-advisor team managing approximately $550 million for individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management through a wrap-fee program, emphasizing diversified, low-cost, research-driven allocations with ongoing financial planning and both discretionary and limited non-discretionary services.

Dana Arvanites is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at The Dala Group, LLC since 2026 and previously spent six years at Bank of America and Merrill. Before entering financial services, she worked at Aramark and was involved with Misericordia, Heart of Mercy for six years. The Dala Group, LLC is a team of nine advisors that provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and limited financial consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs multi-disciplinary analysis and asset-allocation strategies to manage client portfolios composed of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.