Sanjay Asija is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Archer since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is a certified public accountant managing tax preparation and payroll services through his CPA firms. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies, managing approximately $900 million on a primarily discretionary basis. The firm offers customized portfolio management and model-based strategies, emphasizing diversified allocations across various asset classes and regular account reviews.

Andrew Krei is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets using a customized investment policy framework that combines strategic and tactical asset allocation, supported by an investment committee overseeing manager due diligence and monitoring.

Peter Lewis is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at LaSalle St Securities LLC, World Equity Group, Inc., and FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. His other business activities include insurance sales and office rental related to his securities business. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides 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 management programs, utilizing asset-allocation models and a range of investment vehicles.

Gary Gawryleski is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015 and holds the Series 63 designation. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing integrated wealth management, family office services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions. The firm’s investment approach combines customized policy statements with strategic and tactical asset allocation, supported by an investment committee that oversees manager due diligence and monitoring.

Juliette Romeo is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked with LaSalle St. Securities, LLC since 2003. Outside of advising, she practices law and tax preparation. 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 the LaSalle St. Asset Management Program (LAMP), and supervises a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options.

Thomas Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sentinus-Halo Securities, LLC and Morningstar Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a fitness equipment repair business, DMC Fitness Solutions. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets through various advisory programs that focus on tailored, primarily discretionary investment management aligned with client objectives and risk tolerances.

Theodore Buckley is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Triad Hybrid Solutions, Triad Advisors, Sequoia Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Buckley is an author and motivational speaker, presenting seminars related to his book on retirement planning, and serves on the board of advisors for a social club in Lake in the Hills, IL. VestGen Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines advisor-level client relationships with centralized portfolio construction, utilizing third-party managers and home office strategies to serve a diverse client base including institutions and sovereign entities.

Jonathan Novy is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including RWM Insurance Services and Sheridan Road Advisors. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and college financial planning. The multi-team firm manages approximately $9.4 billion in assets and employs a goal-based investment process that incorporates behavioral finance, diversified low-cost ETFs, and tactical overlays, along with digital platforms for model portfolio implementation and management.

Samuel Sadkhin is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Osaic Wealth, Hard Hat Hub, and PreScouter. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental-analysis approach and integrates its services with insurance and pension-consulting platforms.

Eric Talbott is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Piershale Financial Group, Envestnet Asset Management, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and Portfolio Brokerage Services. Apollon Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and various institutional investors, providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and sub-advisory services. The firm uses a combination of centrally managed model strategies and locally managed portfolios, investing across multiple asset classes and offering specialized services including ESG models and tax-managed Direct Indexing.

Chad Tuneberg is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Tuneberg serves as an alderman for the 3rd Ward of the City of Rockford and acts as a city council liaison to the Rockford Area Venues & Entertainment Authority. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers managed portfolios through its wrap-fee program, utilizing third-party money managers to oversee asset allocation and account management.

Daniel Peltier is a financial advisor at CL Wealth Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cabot Lodge Securities, SB Advisory, and Raymond James & Associates. CL Wealth Management LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and access to the Envestnet platform, tailoring investment strategies through fundamental and technical analysis combined with custom model portfolios and ongoing monitoring.

Brendan Feeney is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with IHSA/USA Lacrosse since 2023. 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 portfolio management, utilizing a range of asset-allocation models and investment vehicles.

Ralph Backe Jr. is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns a vacation home in St. Petersburg, Florida. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Joseph Orsolini is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2002 and also serves as President and Owner of College Aid Planners, Inc., a firm specializing in college financial aid consulting and tax preparation. Outside of his advisory roles, Orsolini is involved in youth wrestling as an assistant coach and serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Rising Tide Wrestling, a nonprofit supporting economically challenged youth in the sport. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers managed portfolios through its Adhesion Money Management wrap-fee program, utilizing third-party money managers and risk-tolerance assessments to guide investment strategies.

Keith Mooney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with VestGen Advisors, LLC and has held positions at firms including Triad Advisors, Sequoia Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he serves as president and organizer of Capital Financial Education Group, a nonprofit that provides educational seminars. VestGen Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and institutional entities. The firm combines advisor-level client relationships with centralized portfolio construction, employing third-party managers and proprietary strategies to serve a broad range of clients.

Glenn Movish is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC. His prior work experience includes roles at Lasalle St. Securities, L.L.C. and Asset Management Group LTD. He is also involved in fixed insurance activities outside of his advisory role. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers integrated financial planning and administration services, managing over $72 billion in assets.

Paul Moy is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SPC since 2011. He is also associated with Sigma Financial Corporation during the same period. Outside of his advisory role, Moy is a licensed insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies, acts as a trustee for his own trust, and offers notary public services in Cook County, Illinois. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisors.

David Deschamps is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. His prior experience includes roles at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC, Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., and KRM Financial Services. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, using a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and customized asset allocation. The firm offers specialized services including family office, tax, and corporate trustee services, and manages affiliated private fund platforms.

Scott Krzeminski is a financial advisor at William Blair with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair & Company since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across various asset classes and offers proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.