Marvin Reinglass is a financial advisor with Signature Financial Services, Ltd in Arlington Heights, IL, holding the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 66 designations, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Heartland Capital, Inc. since 2001 and Wipfli, LLP from 2016 to 2020. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in business consulting and management through R and P Financial Services. Signature Financial Services, Ltd provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, using a modern portfolio theory approach with model portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party asset allocation strategies. The firm serves clients on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and acts as an ERISA 3(21) co-fiduciary for employee benefit plans.

Michael Hickey is a financial advisor at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Regal Securities since 2023, following positions at Level Four Advisory Services and Level Four Financial, LLC. Regal Advisory Services, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, foundations, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative research, offering a range of managed account programs through proprietary platforms and third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Jack Dykema is a CFP® professional at RAI Wealth with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Indiana Wesleyan University and the Chicago Golf Club. RAI Wealth provides investment advice and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm uses risk-based proprietary model portfolios and modern portfolio theory, incorporating various investment strategies and third-party managers to tailor portfolios and deliver ongoing financial and tax planning services.

Matthew Paprocki is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with MEDIQUS Asset Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2016, and has held prior roles including legal positions and time at Sidley Austin, LLP. He holds a law license but is not a practicing attorney. MEDIQUS Asset Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit medical organizations, with a focus on physicians and medical groups. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and educational services, managing Wealth Builder accounts on a discretionary basis using a long-term asset allocation approach and quarterly reviews.

Chad Rawleigh is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Solutions Advisory Group in Chicago, IL. He previously worked at Embree Financial Group. Financial Solutions Advisory Group advises high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a comprehensive investment process incorporating various analytical methods and offers a quarterly newsletter with general financial and market information.

Thomas Fogelsong III is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience in education and the gig economy, including roles at Illinois State University and DoorDash. Harvest Investment Services, LLC manages approximately $534 million in client assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and other advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs an actively managed tactical strategy utilizing a range of analytical approaches and offers specialized services such as held-away 401(k) management and ERISA 3(38) investment management.

Jeffrey Gritis is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bentley Financial Group since 2014. He has also worked with LPL Financial and Waterstone Financial Group, and operates Gritis & Associates, where he provides tax preparation services. Bentley Financial Group offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental analysis and third-party independent managers, providing both asset management and retirement-plan advisory services while managing approximately $393 million in discretionary client assets.

Sean Condon is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Rothschild Wealth LLC and previously spent 19 years at Perritt Capital Management. Rothschild Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement and investment consulting. The firm uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement asset-allocation models that consider tax, estate, cash-flow, and risk factors, employing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers.

Robert Borchardt is a financial advisor at SAGE Private Wealth Group, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His previous roles include positions at Raymond James Financial and RLB Financial Services, Inc. SAGE Private Wealth Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers wealth management and discretionary portfolio management with a client-specific process that incorporates tailored asset allocation, rebalancing, and a range of investment strategies.

Michael Applebaum is a financial advisor at Signature Financial Services, Ltd with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Signature Financial Services, Ltd since 1998 and First Heartland Capital, Inc. since 2001. He also operates Applebaum & Associates, P.C., providing accounting and tax services. Signature Financial Services, Ltd provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is asset-allocation driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, utilizing model portfolios, institutional strategists, and a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and other asset classes.

Kristopher Kessler is a financial advisor at Asset Strategies, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at WestPark Capital Inc and American Trust Investment Services, Inc. Mr. Kessler is a managing member and 50% owner of AmTru Fund Management LLC, where he manages an SPV related to AI inference ventures. Asset Strategies, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and charitable clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, implementing both long- and short-term strategies across various asset classes.

Mark Laspisa is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and has been with Vermillion Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1988. He is based in South Barrington, IL, and holds the Series 63 designation. Vermillion Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning and investment advisory services, including employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes structured, written communications and educational services, offering both model and customized portfolio solutions on a non-discretionary basis.

Kimberly Velasco is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at The Dala Group, LLC since 2024 and previously held roles at Corient, Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC, and WIPFLI Financial Advisors. The Dala Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial consulting, including retirement, estate, tax, and charitable planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop diversified asset-allocation strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Chad Anderson is a financial advisor at James T. Borello & Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles, including positions with State Farm, Walsh Construction, and several sports and entertainment organizations such as the Miami Dolphins and Florida Panthers. James T. Borello & Co. provides comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, small businesses, trusts, and other entities. The firm integrates discretionary investment management with financial planning, using asset allocation models and tax-managed strategies to build client portfolios.

Logan Schaefer is a CFP® professional with Lantz Financial LLC in Naperville, IL. He has been with the firm since 2023 and has a total of nine years in the industry. Lantz Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $846 million in client assets and employs a globally diversified investment approach based on modern portfolio theory.

William Clark is a CFP® certificant with nine years of industry experience currently serving as an advisor at Nadler Financial Group, Inc. His prior work includes roles at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., James T. Borrello & Co., and Kuhn Wealth Management. Nadler Financial Group manages over $2.18 billion for more than 1,000 clients through a team of 15 advisors. The firm serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning with a focus on tactical asset allocation and diversified portfolios.

Brian Fritzsche is a CFP® and CFA® with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Moller Financial Services since 2018 and previously worked at DRW Trading for nine years. Moller Wealth Partners provides personal financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, and trusts, focusing on areas such as tax and estate planning, charitable giving, education funding, and special needs planning. The firm uses a fee-only model with strategic asset allocation primarily through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, managing most client assets on a discretionary basis.

Jacob Frerichs is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. since 2018 and previously held positions at Thrivent Financial, Stone Creek Golf Club, and the University of Illinois. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes time-based billing and offers advice on income management, retirement planning, tax strategies, and risk management, favoring diversified exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs rather than individual securities.

Carlo Airdo Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group, where he has worked since 2024, following a decade at Commonwealth Financial Network. Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a wide range of securities and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Phillip Coad is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vermillion Financial Advisors, Inc. in South Barrington, IL. He has been with Vermillion Financial Advisors since 2005, working as part of a six-advisor team. Vermillion Financial Advisors provides financial planning, investment advisory, and employer-sponsored retirement plan services to individuals, trusts, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers both stand-alone financial planning and ongoing investment advisory programs, utilizing model and customized portfolios along with structured service tiers and educational workshops for plan participants.