Alexander Marmitt is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Robert Baird & Co., and Wintrust Investments. He is also a partner at Klestinski Rapp Marmitt Investment Counsel, where he is involved in investment management and financial planning. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment strategies through a range of portfolio management programs and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis while accommodating client-imposed restrictions.

Arthur Pedgrift III is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal since 2009 and is also associated with Choices Brokerage since 1997. In addition to his advisory work, he is a self-employed insurance agent focusing on life, health, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with a range of investment strategies implemented on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Todd Balber is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been with World Equity Group, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his primary role, he is a co-owner and partner of B&R Financial, LLC, which provides financial planning and investment advisory services along with insurance products. World Equity Group, Inc. offers fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and utilizes discretionary authority granted to third-party managers and representatives for portfolio management.

Steven Nivens is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales, including fixed life, health, and disability insurance, and provides referrals for Medicare and travel insurance products. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a range of investment products.

Robert Cheney is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including DFPG Investments, Inc., First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., and Greenbook Investment Management, Inc. He also serves on the Board of Governors for the Lowe Institute of Political Economy, a nonprofit research institute. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation approach, offering a variety of portfolio management options and financial planning services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Jauch is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory across discretionary and non-discretionary mandates. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process that combines long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by a dedicated investment committee.

Rikk Rodriguez is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Triad Advisors. VestGen Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and institutional entities, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm combines advisor-level client relationship management with centralized portfolio construction and employs third-party managers alongside proprietary investment strategies.

Carlene Abraham is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp. and currently maintains roles with The Tranel Financial Group and 818 Capital Group, LLC. Outside of her primary advisory work, she has experience as an independent insurance agent. 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.

Elizabeth Watkins is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Ziegler Capital Management. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process combining long-term strategic allocations with shorter-term tactical adjustments.

Rebecca Szewczyk is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Empower Retirement, Gwfs Equities, Inc., Triad Advisors, and OSAIC. Szewczyk serves as a client service manager specializing in retirement plan services. Alera Investment Advisors offers 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 driven investment approach and integrates insurance and pension consulting platforms alongside its advisory services.

James Wood is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process that combines strategic and tactical asset allocation overseen by a dedicated investment committee.

Eric Cima is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp for over 30 years. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a salaried employee of 818 Capital Group, LLC and is also an independent insurance agent. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies, offering a range of portfolio management options and model-based solutions.

Joshua Glorch is a financial advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at NorthRock Partners since 2019 and previously spent three years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and maintains current Illinois insurance licensure. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach that includes broad asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing while integrating private market allocations and utilizing AI tools alongside human oversight.

Dov Robinson is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with M Holdings since 2017 and previously worked at Kestra Financial Services and his own firm, The Robinson Financial Group, where he serves as vice president. Outside of his advisory work, Robinson is involved in community and charitable activities, including membership at YU Kollel Torah MiZion and serving on the board of Camp Moshava Wildrose. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a national network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, supported by third-party sub-advisors and platform providers.

Elana Feigenblatt is a financial advisor at CL Wealth Management LLC in Schaumburg, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with CL Wealth Management since 2013. She also maintains an affiliation with Cabot Lodge Securities LLC. CL Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and client education, tailoring investment strategies using fundamental and technical analysis, custom model portfolios, and regular monitoring.

Matthew Butler is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC since 2025. He previously worked at AFIN Family Wealth Management and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of advising, Butler is a founding member of BNI Chicago, a networking organization. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of affiliated services.

Jeffrey Scheider is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Sequoia Wealth Management, Triad Advisors, and Private Client Services. VestGen Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes a combination of centralized portfolio construction and advisor-level relationship management, supported by third-party managers and proprietary strategies.

Mark De Vito is a financial advisor with Infinity Financial Services Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Mass Mutual. He also acts as an independent insurance agent, offering fixed and traditional annuities for financial planning purposes. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for 642 clients across 35 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, adviser selection, and pension consulting for individual and high-net-worth clients, using a multi-method investment approach that incorporates various analysis techniques and complex investment products.

William Yocius Jr. is a financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Shields Capital Advisors Inc. and Mitchell, Vaught & Taylor, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he provides insurance advice to individual clients. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement and employee benefit plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and quantitative analysis and frequently utilizes third-party sub-advisers while offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

George Mcelroy is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinity Financial Services and LPL Financial, LLC. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook using public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.