Martin Kohlieber is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining SGL Financial in 2022, he worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2018 to 2022. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based investment adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on broad diversification and long-term asset allocation, implementing portfolios primarily through third-party money managers and a sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital.

Marty Grzynkowicz is a financial advisor at Acrylic Financial, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Acrylic Financial since 2020. Prior to this, he was affiliated with Interactive Financial Advisors, Brooklight Place Securities, and Cornerstone Financial Group, where he also serves as president of an insurance brokerage. Acrylic Financial, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, other advisers, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm manages approximately $58.4 million in discretionary assets, employing a combination of asset-allocation frameworks, momentum models, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory to tailor client programs to their goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Ciupke is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with Roberts, Glore & Co. in Deerfield, IL, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked at LaSalle St. Securities, L.L.C. for 12 years prior to his ongoing tenure at Roberts, Glore & Co. since 2004. Roberts, Glore & Co. provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, family offices, corporate pensions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $938 million in assets, offering customized portfolio management focused on fundamental analysis and regular reviews, using mutual funds, ETFs, and primarily mid- and large-cap equities alongside fixed-income positions.

Michael Herrmann is a financial advisor with Uhlmann Investment Management, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Uhlmann Price Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Uhlmann Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, institutions, and trusts. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis and long-term asset allocation, using a diversified mix of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternatives tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Rishit Shah is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held positions at NMS Portfolios, Discover, Kin and Carta, and other firms, including work as a software engineer. Outside of his advisory work, he is a registered health insurance broker assisting individuals during open enrollment. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, as well as other financial firms. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, utilizing a fund-of-funds strategy with ETFs, mutual funds, and model portfolios that incorporate independent managers and optional overlays like tax optimization.

Michael Drozd is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches, managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis through programs like the LaSalle St. Asset Management Program (LAMP).

Kyle Dell is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LaSalle St. Securities, RHM, Avenue Logistics, Airliner, and American Metalcraft. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors offers personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, with a notable predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

Dennis Ryan Jr. is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Midway Wealth Partners, LLC and World Equity Group, Inc. He is also an author, having published a book in 2022 available on Amazon. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services with access to alternative investments and retirement plan advisory.

Joseph Angileri is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Lake Zurich, IL, where he has worked since 2007. His tenure at Northern Trust Securities spans his entire financial advisory career. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer that provides discretionary portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a model-driven approach with a variety of investment products, including proprietary Northern Trust funds, ETFs, and third-party offerings, delivered through a wrap fee program on the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Todd Rollins is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with World Equity Group, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL. He has previously worked at Summit Financial, LLC and Midway Wealth Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing personal service workers who assist his disabled brother through a home-based service program. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers managed portfolios through its wrap-fee program, combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Daniel Stybr is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors since 2006 and previously operated Stybr & Associates, a tax preparation and registered investment advisory firm, since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with DAKA Aviation, LLC, a Delaware LLC for aircraft and hangar operations. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs and manages a notable predominance of non-discretionary assets among large enterprise advisers.

Eric Schmitz is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with five years of industry experience. He has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2016. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets and employs a customized investment process combining long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by an investment committee that conducts manager due diligence and monitoring.

Janine Polley is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. She has concurrent roles at Wayne Messmer & Associates and Shaperz Inc., where she is involved in esthetics and laser removal services. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for around 14,000 clients and employs multiple portfolio management approaches including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Janet Redding is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Schaumburg, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning since 2013 and previously held positions at Legend Advisory, Oberweis Securities, and Ameritas Investment Company. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches and supports its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Sean Hughes is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc and has previously worked at FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC and Hughes & Dern Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent involved in Medicare, life, and annuity sales. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and financial institutions. The firm employs a mix of quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods, utilizing third-party model managers for portfolio management across a broad range of investment strategies.

Adam Tudor is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at Indiana Wesleyan University for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an at-large member of the Norwell Band Booster and acts as co-trustee of his mother’s trust account. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches, including its LaSalle St. Asset Management Program (LAMP), and manages a diverse asset mix with a predominance of non-discretionary assets.

Kathleen Carrico is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at La Salle St. Securities since 1992. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Vice President and Trust Officer at Carrollton Bank and is a personal use consultant for Mary Kay Inc. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Travis Smyczynski is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2018 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales on a limited basis. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services tailored to client objectives and uses multiple custodians while maintaining dual registration as both a registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Julian Van Ostrand is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Skokie, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Northern Trust Securities since 2008. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer that provides discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account solutions and combines advisory, brokerage, and custody services, including access to both proprietary and third-party investment products.

Pamela Davis is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life, and Triad Advisors, among others. She is also involved with GCG Financial, where she provides fixed business insurance products alongside her advisory work. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of internal and external managers focusing on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and provides ERISA-focused services for retirement plans.