Robert Eisenberg is a financial advisor with SGL Financial, LLC, holding Series 66, 65, and 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Verity Asset Management, and Brookstone Capital Management. SGL Financial, LLC serves financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes broad diversification and long-term asset allocation, typically implementing portfolios through third-party money managers and a contractually exclusive sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital.

Chad Rawleigh is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Solutions Advisory Group in Chicago, IL. He previously worked at Embree Financial Group. Financial Solutions Advisory Group advises high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a comprehensive investment process incorporating various analytical methods and offers a quarterly newsletter with general financial and market information.

Thomas Fogelsong III is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience in education and the gig economy, including roles at Illinois State University and DoorDash. Harvest Investment Services, LLC manages approximately $534 million in client assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and other advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs an actively managed tactical strategy utilizing a range of analytical approaches and offers specialized services such as held-away 401(k) management and ERISA 3(38) investment management.

Thomas Castronovo is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tennis coaching and instruction at Benet Academy High School and Naperville Tennis Club. 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 vehicles and third-party model portfolios, with a focus on customized asset allocations and regular account monitoring.

Sean Condon is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He joined Rothschild Wealth LLC in 2025 after 19 years at Perritt Capital Management. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Oakbrook, IL. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is centered on asset-allocation models supported by quantitative analysis and implemented through a range of securities and external sub-advisers.

Robert Borchardt is a financial advisor at SAGE Private Wealth Group, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His previous roles include positions at Raymond James Financial and RLB Financial Services, Inc. SAGE Private Wealth Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers wealth management and discretionary portfolio management with a client-specific process that incorporates tailored asset allocation, rebalancing, and a range of investment strategies.

Michael Applebaum is a financial advisor at Signature Financial Services, Ltd with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Signature Financial Services, Ltd since 1998 and First Heartland Capital, Inc. since 2001. He also operates Applebaum & Associates, P.C., providing accounting and tax services. Signature Financial Services, Ltd provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is asset-allocation driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, utilizing model portfolios, institutional strategists, and a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and other asset classes.

Mark Laspisa is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and has been with Vermillion Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1988. He is based in South Barrington, IL, and holds the Series 63 designation. Vermillion Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning and investment advisory services, including employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes structured, written communications and educational services, offering both model and customized portfolio solutions on a non-discretionary basis.

Kimberly Velasco is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at The Dala Group, LLC since 2024 and previously held roles at Corient, Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC, and WIPFLI Financial Advisors. The Dala Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial consulting, including retirement, estate, tax, and charitable planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop diversified asset-allocation strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Chad Anderson is a financial advisor at James T. Borello & Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to his current role, Chad has worked at State Farm, Walsh Construction, and has experience with sports and entertainment organizations including the Florida Panthers and Miami Dolphins. James T. Borello & Co. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, and other legal entities. The firm employs quantitative risk/return models and diversified portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and also uses third-party managers for direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting for certain clients.

William Clark is a CFP® certificant with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Nadler Financial Group, Inc. and has prior experience at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., James T. Borrello & Co., and Kuhn Wealth Management. Nadler Financial Group manages over $2.18 billion for more than 1,000 clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs tactical asset allocation strategies using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and sub-advisory solutions, offering discretionary investment management along with financial planning and retirement-plan consulting services.

James Hendricks is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Hendricks Wealth and Estate Management and has held prior roles at Hero Investment Planners LLC, J.G. Hendricks Financial Services, Cetera Advisors LLC, Investors Capital Corp., Eastern Point Advisors Inc., and RBC Capital Markets. Hendricks Wealth and Estate Management serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, providing comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $536 million in client assets using a primarily discretionary, multi-asset approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jacob Frerichs is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. since 2018 and previously held positions at Thrivent Financial, Stone Creek Golf Club, and the University of Illinois. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes time-based billing and offers advice on income management, retirement planning, tax strategies, and risk management, favoring diversified exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs rather than individual securities.

Carlo Airdo Jr. is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group since 2024. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network from 2014 to 2024. Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning, constructing tailored portfolios using a wide range of securities and strategies to match client objectives.

Phillip Coad is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vermillion Financial Advisors, Inc. in South Barrington, IL. He has been with Vermillion Financial Advisors since 2005, working as part of a six-advisor team. 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 stand-alone financial planning and ongoing investment advisory programs, utilizing model and customized portfolios along with structured service tiers and educational workshops for plan participants.

Charles Melka is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. He also maintains a role with LPL Financial, LLC, where he has worked concurrently since 2015. Melka provides financial advisory services including insurance policy servicing for his clients. Sequoia Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative optimization, third-party research, and manager selection to tailor portfolios and provides both discretionary management and third-party strategist models.

Michal Gicala is a CFP® professional at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc with six years of experience, including prior work at Ikenberry Dining Services and a background in full-time education. Based in Downers Grove, IL, Michal has been with Capstone since 2020. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with an investment approach focused on asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Tom Sleeter is a financial advisor with Ruggaard & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and over 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and he has been involved with multiple family farming enterprises since the early 1990s. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a board member for two nonprofit organizations related to a recreational island and a rural cemetery. Ruggaard & Associates provides investment management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and corporate retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and strategies tailored to client objectives, combines investment management with tax preparation, and offers quarterly reviews and detailed reporting.

James Longo Jr. is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cora Capital Advisors, where he has worked since 2025, following a long tenure at Osaic FA, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Longo is involved in insurance sales and is the president of Paramount Wealth Advisors, a consulting company. Cora Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered fiduciary managing approximately $587 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a long-term, fundamental investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

David Garcia is a financial advisor at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with Regal Discount Securities, Inc. since 1998. Regal Advisory Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutional clients through a team of 15 advisors managing approximately $113.5 million in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, using a blend of fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.