Kevin Rochford is a financial advisor with Clearwater Capital Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bernstein, Satter Management, and Bessemer Investor Services, Inc. Clearwater Capital Partners offers family office services, private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan advising. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and government entities, employing a variety of investment strategies and maintaining several affiliated entities to provide integrated financial solutions.

Camilla Corso is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with DigioVine Hnilo Jordan + Johnson, Ltd. since 2010. Corso is based in Bartlett, IL, and works as part of an eight-advisor team at DHJJ Financial Advisors. DHJJ Financial Advisors manages approximately $543.5 million and serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm integrates investment management with access to tax preparation and accounting services through an affiliated CPA firm and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis using a variety of investment vehicles.

Jason Telford is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Capstone Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2004. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, and access to private fund investments. Its investment approach emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party sub-advisers under an Investment Committee’s oversight.

Matthew Cavanaugh is a financial advisor at XXI Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at MAI Capital Management LLC, Intersect Capital LLC, GTS Securities, LLC, TRU Trading LLC, and CMZ Trading. XXI Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and select retirement plans, providing comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs tailored asset-allocation strategies including a range of investment vehicles and is notable for its use of margin and derivatives within separately managed accounts, serving a limited client base with a customized service model.

Thomas Obrien is a financial advisor at Rothschild Wealth LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morningstar Investment Services, Genesis Global Trading, and Astor Investment Management. He is a silent equity partner of TRAIN, LLC, a private workout facility, where he serves on a sub-committee for rules and bylaws. Rothschild Wealth LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional and tax-exempt entities, offering financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm uses asset-allocation models tailored to client objectives and employs quantitative methods and third-party sub-advisers to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles.

David Jutovsky is a financial advisor with Financial Solutions Advisory Group in Chicago, IL, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience and has worked with HighTower Advisors LLC and Leonetti & Associates, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of JDL Private Tax Services, Inc., a tax preparation company. Financial Solutions Advisory Group advises high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting and education. The firm develops client-specific investment policies and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, offering both long- and short-term strategies.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor at PCG Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Johnson, Peterek & Howse LLC, Richard K Johnson & Associates, and Mazars USA. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his activities with MEJ and Associates and Johnson, Peterek & Howse LLC. PCG Wealth Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $931 million for about 1,800 clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on long-term strategies using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alongside other investment vehicles tailored to client needs.

Arthur Frasca is a financial advisor with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Noble Capital Partners since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director of VIBE Credit Union and is involved in several Waterford Township community boards, including the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission. 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 employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client goals, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services.

Cynthia Mittlestaedt is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Vertex Partners and has previously worked at Highpoint Planning Partners, Aspire Planning Group, and Edward Jones. Vertex Partners provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm tailors portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs, utilizing a variety of investment strategies including proprietary model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party program platforms, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Carter King is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with a Series 65 designation and several years of experience including roles at Ascensus and Royal Valet Tulsa. His background also includes positions in education at Oral Roberts University and Westminster Christian School. Clearwater Capital Partners advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, offering services such as private wealth management, family office support, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on written Investment Policy Statements and combines fundamental, technical, quantitative, and thematic analysis to manage client portfolios, often on a discretionary basis.

Tina Barrile is a CFP® and CFA® with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with The Dala Group, LLC and has previously worked at Northern Trust Co., BDF LLC / Corient, and Hemsley & Associates, Ltd. The Dala Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management and financial consulting, including retirement, estate, tax, and charitable planning. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop diversified asset-allocation strategies using a range of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Julia Foran is a financial advisor at Stenger Family Office, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Calamos Investments, as well as served in the United States Senate. Stenger Family Office serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $735 million. The firm offers tailored financial planning, portfolio management, wealth and family office services, and pension consulting, utilizing a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers overseen by an investment committee.

Erin Fogarty is a financial advisor at Wellment Financial in Elmhurst, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has worked with FSR Wealth Management and FSR Insurance Planning, Ltd., where she is a licensed insurance agent. Wellment Financial provides investment management, manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, focusing on retirement planning and tax strategies. The firm implements diversified model portfolios using various investment approaches and offers managed accounts through a third-party sub-advisor and wrap-fee platform.

Kaitlin Hyland is a financial advisor at Horizon Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Cresset Asset Management and Horizon Wealth Management. Horizon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fiduciary investment approach using diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

Kevin Coyle is a financial advisor at Coyle with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Coyle Financial Counsel, Inc. since 1988, serving as its vice president. Outside of advisory work, he holds managerial roles in several business-to-business service companies and a publishing company. Coyle serves individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management along with financial assessment, wealth advisory, project-based planning, and family legacy services. The firm’s investment approach integrates tactical and strategic asset allocation, individualized portfolio construction, and security-level analysis using various research methods to align portfolios with client goals and risk tolerance.

Brian Szymczak is a financial advisor with Wellment Financial in Elmhurst, IL, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Portfolio Solutions Group and has been associated with FSR Wealth Management, Ltd. and FSR Insurance Planning, Ltd. since 2018. Wellment Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions with investment management, manager selection, and financial planning, emphasizing retirement and tax strategies. The firm utilizes diversified model portfolios and employs approaches including value investing and direct indexing, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Andrew Grider is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Leelyn Smith, LLC. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through ownership of Leelyn Smith Tax, LLC. Leelyn Smith, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, businesses, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing both in-house and external managers, and supports clients with technology platforms for reporting, risk analysis, and tax-efficient asset management.

Melissa Imbrogno is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a team leader and relationship manager at RAI Wealth. Her prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. She and her husband volunteer with Bridge Communities, mentoring a homeless family through a two-year transitional housing program. RAI Wealth provides investment advice and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm combines third-party model portfolios and in-house management using modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis to tailor strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Brendon Pierce is a financial advisor with Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allianz Global Investors and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Fox Hill Ventures, LLC. Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses with customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a wide range of securities and investment strategies tailored to client objectives and maintains an institutional relationship with Raymond James for custodial and research support.

Gregory Benner is a financial advisor at Vertex Partners with over 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at LPL Financial and HighPoint Advisor Group prior to joining Vertex Planning Partners. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Vertex Accounting Partners, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. Vertex Partners offers advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset allocation, diversification, and behavioral finance, utilizing a combination of active and passive strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and independent managers.