Lou Ann Lisack is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Forum Financial Management, LP, where she has worked since 2014. She has 11 years of industry experience and also operates Tax & Financial Solutions, Inc., a tax and accounting firm. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Sammy Moy is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at HighPoint Advisor Group since 2014 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. Moy is involved with several insurance agencies including Eugene Cohen Agency and Crump Insurance Agency. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and manages a wrap-fee program, utilizing a diversified investment approach across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, REITs, and options.

Kevin Newman is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2009. Newman is also the owner of Newman & Associates, Ltd, a fixed life insurance and annuities business he has operated since 1983. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer that manages over $2 billion in client assets. The firm provides investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies across a variety of asset classes.

Mark Geoffrey is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with HighPoint Planning Partners and has previously worked at Level Four Advisory Services and Geoffrey, Johns & Associates, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Bear Acquisitions, Inc., a machine shop. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management and financial planning, using fundamental analysis to implement diversified portfolios and utilizing third-party and sponsored program platforms to deliver advisory services.

Brian Van Buren is a Certified Financial Planner® at JMG Financial Group Ltd with nine years of industry experience. He has been with JMG Financial Group since 2016. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles, including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Walid Matariyeh is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, and Ernst & Young. Outside of his advisory role, Matariyeh is a partner in an accounting and tax firm, HTS Accounting & Tax, and manages businesses focused on teaching children coding and retail tobacco sales. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party platforms.

Kevin Shekell is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Jackson National Life Distributors for 10 years. He is also involved in insurance sales and operates Shekell Wealth Management, LLC. Additionally, he serves as a notary public. 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 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various asset classes.

Keith Plywaczynski is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is the founder and CEO of Fortitude Financial Partners and currently serves as an advisor at Mariner Independent. His prior experience includes roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors and Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, with a notable integration of institutional and retirement plan resources.

Christopher Hurckes is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2019. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at Athletico Physical Therapy from 2012 to 2019. He is also a board member of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, engaging in community activities. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing over $2 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and nonprofits, implementing strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with access to multiple custodians and investment products.

Jessica Haages is a financial advisor with Forum Financial Management, LP, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Cetera Investment Services, Resource Bank, and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of her financial advisory career, she is involved with Sorrento's Restaurant. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, and offers back-office and sub-advisory services to independent advisors and RIAs.

Thomas Mcnulty is a financial advisor at Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Mutual Of Omaha since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Mcnulty serves as the Executive Director of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce. Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning and managed account programs primarily through a platform relationship with Envestnet. The firm operates within the Mutual of Omaha group, combining advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services.

Christopher Ferraro is a financial advisor with Highpoint Planning Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northern Trust Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and JP Morgan Securities. Ferraro is dually registered with HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. HighPoint Advisor Group serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and wrap-fee program management. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a variety of investment vehicles, as well as third-party and LPL-sponsored platforms, to implement customized investment policies.

William Davis is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with seven years of experience at Forum Financial Management, LP, where he has been employed since 2015. He serves as Treasurer for the Lake Eleanor Estates Homeowners' Association, overseeing finances and managing expenditures. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also acts as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing portfolios primarily with DFA mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Heather Corley is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners in Downers Grove, IL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Trapp Financial, and Brookstone Capital Management. Corley also provides administrative support to HighPoint Advisor Group, an independent investment advisor firm. HighPoint Advisor Group serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services. The firm constructs investment policies through personal consultations and employs fundamental analysis to implement diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Patrick Keenan is a financial advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Madison Avenue Securities, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and OSAIC for 2 years. He is also president of Financial Security Consultants, Inc., an insurance sales and services firm. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Kimberly Taylor is a financial advisor at HighPoint Planning Partners with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at VANTAGE FINANCIAL PARTNERS Limited for 18 years before joining HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC in 2024. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, implementing portfolios through fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles while utilizing multiple platforms to deliver advisory services.

Brendan Nuzzo is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently advising at Modern Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at OFM Wealth for four years and has a background that includes experience outside the financial industry. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a range of model portfolios and third-party managers.

John Vandervoorn is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Level Four Advisory Services and LPL Financial. HighPoint Advisor Group serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning services, implementing investment strategies through fundamental analysis and various platforms, including LPL-sponsored programs.

Steven Kellar is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving with HighPoint Planning Partners. He has worked previously at firms including LPL Financial, IHT Wealth Management, Sheridan Road, and Independent Financial Partners. Kellar is also licensed as an insurance agent with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, conducting insurance sales and implementation of insurance recommendations on a limited basis. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental analysis and diversified portfolio construction across multiple asset classes.

Cristine Marik is a CFP® and CFA® with 26 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Modern Wealth Management, LLC since 2025 and previously held positions at OFM Wealth, Stevens Wealth Management LLC, Leonetti & Associates, and Successful Financial Solutions Inc. Marik holds an insurance license and oversees existing life insurance and variable annuities. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across about 94 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and an integrated operational structure.