Christopher Valvassori is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and prior positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, Chicago Sport and Social Club, Coro Enterprises, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic allocation models and proprietary research with access to the broader Goldman Sachs platform, offering clients a variety of tailored investment solutions and support services.

Joao Pedro De Figueiredo Godoy is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management since 2021. His prior roles include positions at VH Valuations, Lake Forest College, FARO Advisory, and Depfi/Mosendo. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging extensive resources within the Goldman Sachs ecosystem, and offers a range of specialized programs and investment solutions.

Mashaab Munaf is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Munaf’s career includes roles at Schreiber Foods, Madison Gas and Electric, and Quality Cellular/US Cellular. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, institutional clients, and plan sponsors. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models and a range of platforms to tailor investment solutions, drawing on resources from across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Scott Nicholson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco since 2022 and previously held a position at Morgan Stanley in 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed in various roles including at Lake Forest College and with landscaping businesses. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management supported by specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs, utilizing strategic allocation models and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Robert Hanson Jr. is a CFP® certificant with 29 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2025 after a 36-year tenure at Vermillion Financial Advisors. Mr. Hanson provides investment advice under the business name The Monydr. Private Advisor Group, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Brittany Argaez is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Strategic Wealth Partners. Argaez also has academic experience from the University of Dayton. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services, emphasizing long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction through a blend of active and passive strategies under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Steven Schaumberger is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Winged Keel Group, NFP, and The Leaders Group dba Simplicity Investments. He is also actively involved in community and professional organizations, serving as president of the Harvard Business School Club of Chicago and holding board and volunteer roles with several local organizations. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutional investors. The firm employs a manager selection and monitoring process grounded in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both sub-advisor managed portfolios and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Stephen Curry is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC since 2016. He has been affiliated with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee for his parents’ trusts. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and employee education. The firm manages substantial assets, serves large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, and supports multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Matthew Wechsler is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Vernon Township, Miami University, and Adlai E. Stevenson High School. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary analytics and strategic investment models, with access to a broad range of affiliated capabilities across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Lilly Adelstein is a Series 66-registered advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, based in Deerfield, IL, with one year of industry experience. Her background includes multiple roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ohio State University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs. The firm integrates a broad range of investment capabilities and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced analytics and proprietary tools.

Pierce Kaufman is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services based in Deerfield, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including previous roles at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Hoover & Associates Financial Services. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base that includes individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management supported by specialized programs, strategic allocation models, and access to alternative investments.

Grant Hawkins is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Goldman Sachs Ayco, 3Step Sports - NXT Sports, Scott Mazda, and a legislative role with the United States Senate under Pat Toomey. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management with tailored strategies supported by specialized investment groups and offers access to a broad range of services including Private Family Office and Alternative Investments.

Christine Thornburg is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She worked at Mercer Allied Company, L.P. for 24 years before joining Goldman Sachs in 2021. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, delivering tailored solutions through both discretionary and non-discretionary managers within a large integrated financial group.

Stanford Slovin is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer board member and president of Rebecca’s Dream, a charity focused on mental health advocacy and suicide prevention, and authored a self-published book titled *Better Listening*. &PARTNERS serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across proprietary and third-party strategies, with accounts managed either directly by advisors or through selected third-party managers.

Melissa Streich is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent 15 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and integrated strategies across affiliated teams, providing access to a wide range of tailored wealth management solutions.

Paul Arnold is a CFA® charterholder with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. and previously worked for Morningstar Investment Management, LLC for 19 years. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and qualitative due diligence process across various asset classes and provides access to third-party managers as well as proprietary private investment products.

Jeffrey Fosselman is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has prior experience at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Relative Value Partners, and as a self-employed professional. Mr. Fosselman maintains an active law license in Illinois, although he does not actively practice law. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Stephanie Graf is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021 and spent 14 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied prior to that. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and offers tailored solutions including Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, operating within a large integrated financial group with a range of affiliated services.

Robert Papierniak is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and Wealth Enhancement Group. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at Binny's Beverage Depot and Walgreens. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting through a comprehensive investment process that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Corina Bande Arias is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience. She currently works at Carson Wealth and CWM, LLC, having previously held positions at Fifth Third Bank, Charles Schwab Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, using an Investment Committee to construct model portfolios and providing tailored solutions including custom indexing and access to alternative investments.