John Budziak is a financial advisor at Mack Investment Securities, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mack Investment Securities and Cornerstone National Bank since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Senior Vice President and Trust Officer at Cornerstone National Bank. Mack Investment Securities advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other custodial accounts. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach combined with firm-run model strategies that incorporate tactical shifts and the use of ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and market-timing services.

Andrew Kitay is a CFP® affiliated with Urban Financial Advisory Corporation in Chicago, IL, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to joining Urban Financial Advisory, he held positions at EY and The Ohio State University. Kitay has six years of industry experience. Urban Financial Advisory Corporation serves mid- to high-net-worth individuals and related entities, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax compliance, and estate tax planning services. The firm integrates investment advice with in-house accounting and access to attorney-provided estate services, operating on a fee-based model with a planning-first approach.

Jason Tosh is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at Objective Capital Management, LLC, and has prior experience with Fifth Third Securities and Mutual Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he manages administrative operations at Tosh Watt Partners, LLC. He is part of Arena Private Wealth, a multi-advisor firm that provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized strategies, including manager selection and a covered-call approach for concentrated equity positions, and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio techniques.

Kara Vance is a CFP® and Series 65 professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory services. She has been with Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. since 2016. Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is a fee-only, hourly financial planning firm that serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides project-based advice on various financial topics and emphasizes diversified exposure through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, asset allocation, and periodic rebalancing, without offering ongoing portfolio management or discretionary authority.

John Koenig is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc and a total of four years in the industry. Prior to joining Capstone, he worked at Heritage Wealth Architects, LLC for two years and was a part-time student for one year. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with an investment process that emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Tyler Qualio is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Rothschild Wealth LLC and Rothschild Investment LLC, having previously worked at Halo Securities, LLC and Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. Qualio serves on the advisory board of the Will County Community Foundation, where he is involved with charitable grants and community endeavors. Rothschild Wealth LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutions. The firm employs a comprehensive asset-allocation approach that incorporates tax, estate, cash-flow, and risk considerations, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Stephen Mack is a financial advisor at Mack Investment Securities, Inc. in Northfield, IL, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Mack Investment Securities, Inc. since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on a regional FINRA committee and acts as a Coldwell Banker referral agent. Mack Investment Securities, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other custodial accounts. The firm combines manager-of-managers programs with firm-run model strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and pension consulting.

Brandon Hardy is a financial advisor at Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Pekin Singer Strauss Asset Management since 1997. Hardy holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, pension and retirement plans, registered investment companies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and asset allocation approach that incorporates ESG factors and utilizes a variety of instruments, including derivatives, to manage income and risk.

Gregory Davis is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners. He has been with Clearwater since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in a thoroughbred horse racing LLC and acts as a life insurance agent, evaluating and placing policies when needed for clients. Clearwater Capital Partners provides family office services, private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan advising. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients using a variety of investment approaches, including fundamental, quantitative, and options strategies.

Daniel Foxen is a financial advisor at Apollon Financial, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and The New England. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life and long-term care insurance sales through Foxen Financial, Inc. Apollon Financial is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.45 billion through a team of 16 advisors, combining centrally managed model strategies with locally led portfolios and sub-advisers. Its investment approach includes ESG risk-based models, Direct Indexing, tax-aware techniques, and access to private and alternative investments.

Paul Lambert is a financial advisor at Indivisible Partners with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch for three decades before joining Indivisible Partners in 2025. Lambert also serves as Chair of the Emeritus Board for the nonprofit Chicago Run and is involved with Bras Coupé, a nonprofit fishing camp in Canada, where he participates on the Executive and Membership Committees. Additionally, he consults for Bates Group LLC, assisting with business development and marketing. Indivisible Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, personal trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and ERISA plan advisory, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to client needs.

Eric Kuby is a financial advisor at North Star Investment Management Corporation with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at North Star since 2004, including prior experience with NewEdge Securities, Inc. He is involved in several investment-related activities, including serving as president of a holding company and as an investment committee member for a registered investment adviser. North Star Investment Management Corporation serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm manages approximately $2.5 billion in assets and frequently uses its own mutual funds within client portfolios, offering a range of investment strategies implemented on a discretionary basis.

Gergana Vasileva is an investment advisor representative at Journey Financial Group, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Journey Financial Group since 2013. Additionally, she provides notary public services to clients at no charge. Journey Financial Group serves individual clients at various wealth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using firm-developed model portfolios that range from conservative to aggressive risk profiles.

Jack Rafferty is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Rothschild Wealth LLC, where he has worked for two years, following previous roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors/Creative Planning and William Blair. Rothschild Wealth LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional and tax-exempt entities. The firm employs asset-allocation models tailored to client objectives, using quantitative tools and third-party sub-advisers to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles while providing services such as financial planning, retirement consulting, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

John Chapman is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Clearwater Capital Partners since 2006. Chapman is a partial owner of Clearwater Capital Insurance Services, LLC, which provides non-variable life, long-term care, and disability insurance sales, and he is also a business owner of Clearwater Capital Consulting, LLC, offering select tax services. Clearwater Capital Partners serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, providing family office and private wealth management, institutional advisory, retirement plan advisory, and wrap-fee investment programs. The firm manages most advisory accounts on a discretionary basis and incorporates fundamental, technical, quantitative, and thematic analysis in portfolio management.

Michael Heatwole is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Dala Group, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of The Salvation Army in Elgin, IL, and is vice-president of a local networking organization, BNI. 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 employs a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop diversified asset-allocation strategies using a variety of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

John Kostaken is a financial advisor at Truvestments Capital LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Truvestments Capital since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Kostaken is an associate at Demongronomics, where he is involved in marketing and technology administration. Truvestments Capital LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, private funds, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, consulting, and sub-advisory services, and manages a private investment vehicle focused on long-term Bitcoin holdings.

Andrew Barlow is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Services, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and is a partner at Harvesting Kingdom Resources, a private equity fund sponsor where he manages fund administration and investor relations. His work history also includes roles at Envoy Financial and Brand Champions. Harvest Investment Services, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs an actively managed tactical investment approach and offers specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) investment management and held-away 401(k) account oversight.

Sophia Tronolone is a financial advisor at Vantage Point Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at 4Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of finance, she has held roles in various service and hospitality businesses including Zazu Salon & Day Spa and The Catlow Theater / Showtime Eatery. Vantage Point Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and business owners with investment management, financial planning, and wealth consulting services. The firm emphasizes a fiduciary, customized approach focused on long-term portfolio construction using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while maintaining flexibility to include alternative investment options.

Ronald Reitz Jr. is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Horizon Wealth Management. Prior to joining Horizon, he held roles at LPL Financial, Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, and Equitable Advisors, among others. Horizon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides financial planning and discretionary investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fiduciary investment approach, utilizing diversified portfolios and ongoing portfolio monitoring.