June Dinardo is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wayne Hummer Investments since 2008 and Arkadios Capital since 2024. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, using a range of internally managed and third-party solutions.

John Fisher is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. He is also involved with GCG Financial, providing fixed insurance products to clients. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers to construct portfolios focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term approach.

Melin Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and La Jefa LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers at a fitness center owned by her husband, assisting with marketing and digital media. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom model portfolios, and retirement plan advice through a network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team and maintains institutional relationships to enhance its service offerings.

Kenneth Loebel is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Madison Avenue Securities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct faculty instructor at Judson University and is also active as a musician, performing as a keyboardist. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of services including pension consulting and college-savings assistance. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for nearly 14,000 clients and employs a variety of portfolio management strategies through multiple platforms and third-party manager relationships.

Lawrence Grill is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc., as well as longstanding positions at Parke Avenue Service Corporation and First Federal Savings Bank. He is also active as an insurance sales agent. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors offers personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets through both non-discretionary and discretionary programs, emphasizing a predominance of non-discretionary management, and provides services such as third-party manager selection and qualified plan consulting.

David Bossov is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Fifth Third Bank. Quartz Partners serves individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries through model-based investment management, combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up stock selection across distinct portfolio series. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis and delivers models via multiple channels, supported by ongoing committee oversight.

Bruce Berman is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Cetera Advisors LLC, Bright Futures Wealth Management, LLC, and has been associated with Lifetime Financial Group since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Lifetime Financial Group, an independent financial professional business. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other entities through a network of over 100 financial professionals, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a primarily discretionary investment management approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Matthew Reinhardt is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Merit Financial Advisors and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Biggs Mansion and CIBC Private Wealth, as well as experience with DePaul University Athletics. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach supported by an internal investment management team and offers a range of account arrangements and financial-wellness programs.

Cynthia Mann is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, Grove Point Advisors, and LPL Financial. She is also the owner of Mann Financial Group, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, managing a predominance of non-discretionary assets, and provides services such as qualified plan consulting and third-party manager oversight.

Ryan Birch is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He joined Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in 2025 after spending 23 years at Edward Jones. His other business activities include managing a rental property in Barrington, Illinois. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. It offers financial planning and asset management through a combination of in-house strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments across various portfolio types.

Daniel Smyczynski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Arlington Heights, IL, and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in the sale of 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 serves individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and brokerage services that include investment management, retirement planning, and insurance products.

Ross Cohen is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ritholtz Wealth Management and has previously worked at Bartlett Wealth Management, Ausdal Financial Partners, Nadler Financial Group, B. C. Ziegler And Company, and Equitable Advisors. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes a goal-based investment approach using diversified, low-cost ETFs combined with tactical overlays and alternative investments, supported by both advisor-led services and digital platforms.

Kelly Hene is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. since 2012. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in a fixed insurance business. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, emphasizing a predominance of non-discretionary assets in its offerings.

Jeffrey Kinzler is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securities Service Network, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sales and service of fixed life insurance and related products through his role with a retirement services group. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, utilizing a diversified mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options.

Steven Cook is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Elmhurst, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and IPAVA State Bank. Cook is also involved with Fortress Insurance Services Inc. in a fixed insurance capacity. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets under management.

Christopher Sacco is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has held roles at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc., Retirement Planning Specialists, Inc., and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent assisting with fixed and indexed annuities. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing a range of asset classes and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Gerri Michalski is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Michalski has worked at LaSalle St. Securities, L.L.C. since 1999. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in travel planning as an outside sales agent for a travel agency. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary managed programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Benjamin Carlson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Brighthouse Securities, LLC and METLIFE Investors Distribution Company. Outside of his advisory role, Carlson serves as an alpine ski coach during the winter months. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and integrates its services with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Eric Mesko is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, LPL Financial, and Waddell & Reed among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Bartlett Learning Centers, a school for mentally challenged children. VestGen Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines advisor-level client relationships with centralized portfolio construction utilizing third-party managers and home office investment strategies.

Jaime Herrera is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities LLC and B. Riley Wealth Management. Herrera currently serves as a senior investment service coordinator within the Alera Group. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan services, utilizing a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers with a long-term investment orientation.