Kathryn Edwards is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. She is also a partner at P&M Holding Group, LLP. Edwards has a long tenure at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, spanning from 2008 to the present. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and manages a notable mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets, supported by affiliations within the Plante Moran enterprise that enable integrated financial services.

Robert Hamer is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Asset Management Group LTD and Sunset Partners Capital Management, LLC. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and financial institutions. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and insurance consulting through a network of independent advisory representatives utilizing both bespoke and model portfolios.

Srbo Radisavljevic is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC. His career includes roles at KRD Wealth Management LLC and Strategic Edge Wealth Management, as well as operating as an independent insurance agent through his sole proprietorship since 1999. Radisavljevic also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes asset allocation alongside strategies such as dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and options-based portfolios, and it is notable for its affiliation with a third-party administrator/pension consulting business and its $1.57 billion in assets under advisement as a 3(21) adviser.

Andrew Adams is a wealth advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Triad Advisors and Waddell & Reed Inc. He is based in Chicago, IL. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, institutions, and plan sponsors. The firm uses a combination of internal management, affiliated platforms, and independent managers to construct portfolios focused on long-term fundamental analysis and offers ERISA-compliant services for retirement plans.

Bradley Steinman is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC and Personal Financial Planning, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved with StrategIQ Tax and Business Services, LLC, which provides tax return preparation. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office support.

John Michalak is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Harbour in 2026, he spent 15 years with both Chicago Investment Advisory Council and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. Michalak has extensive experience in the sale of fixed insurance and annuity products through his prior role at Chicago Investment Advisory Council. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment approaches tailored by individual advisers and approved third-party managers.

Eric Billimoria is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sowell Management. He previously worked at Concert Wealth Management, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. In addition to advising, he engages in tax return preparation seasonally from January through mid-April. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs various investment styles and offers model portfolios, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Brian Rosen is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ritholtz Wealth Management since 2017. His prior roles include positions at RWM Insurance Services, LLC, Sheridan Road Advisors, LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Ritholtz Wealth Management advises a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a goal-based investment process that incorporates asset allocation and behavioral finance principles, utilizing diversified, low-cost ETFs alongside tactical overlays and alternative investments.

Thomas Fay is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2015. He holds leadership roles in multiple insurance and financial services firms, including serving as president of TFI Benefits, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a member of a musical band. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses diversified, goal-based model portfolios and integrates proprietary and third-party platforms, including sub-advisory relationships and wrap fee programs.

Robert Lopez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Advisory Services Network and previously was employed at JP Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill. He is the owner of RL Wealth LLC, a service company unrelated to investment activities. Advisory Services Network is a large multi-team firm that provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services employing diverse investment strategies and flexible engagement models.

Guy Abbanat is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2011. 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, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers managed portfolios through its wrap-fee programs, combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

William Cunningham is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Saxony Capital Management since 2017 and previously worked at USA Financial Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of non-fiction books. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model with 38 advisors and employs various investment strategies, including discretionary asset management, third-party manager due diligence, and both fundamental and technical analysis.

George Czerwionka is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Park Ridge, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Archer Investment Corporation since 2014 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Frank J. Baker Company since 2001. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm emphasizes a tailored investment process that considers cash flow, risk tolerance, and tax concerns, offering both discretionary management and model-based strategies.

Meredith Sims is a financial advisor with CL Wealth Management LLC in Schaumburg, IL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience and has worked with multiple firms, including Heart Strong Wealth Planning and Onsystex. Outside of financial services, she owns Meredith Sims Creative LLC, a non-investment-related business. CL Wealth Management LLC offers portfolio advisory and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

William Bringham is a financial advisor at KCD Financial, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He has held positions at KCD Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Freedom Investors Corp. from 2012 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of WTB Associates, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business. KCD Financial, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser and introducing broker-dealer with 38 advisors and approximately $202 million in regulatory assets under management. The firm serves individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies and access to third-party management programs.

David Lehenbauer is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, and Charles Schwab, among others. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm utilizes a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers to construct portfolios primarily focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term investment approach.

Cynthia Pruemm is a financial advisor at Corecap Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with SIS Financial Group since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates an independent insurance agency serving a similar client base. Corecap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm uses a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Mitchell Hamer is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Kovitz Securities, and Asset Management Group LTD. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of Intersectling Wealth, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and financial institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, and insurance consulting through a network of mostly independent investment advisory representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and leverages both affiliated and third-party subadvisers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

David Rogers is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jamieson Financial since 2018, M Holdings Securities since 2017, LPL Financial from 2012 to 2017, and Greenbridge Strategies LLC since 2012. Additionally, he is involved with Jamieson Financial Services, assisting investment advisors at Wells Fargo in designing and implementing life insurance solutions. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm offers a comprehensive range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, supported by platform providers and third-party sub-advisors.

Joseph Emme is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, The Pinnacle Financial Group, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving approximately 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing about $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services with a focus on long-term, diversified portfolios supported by an internal Investment Management team and Investment Committee.