Deepen Modi is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Modi is president and CEO of DKRS of Northbrook, a corporation managing office and business expenses, and is also an Illinois-licensed insurance agent. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and provides advisory programs via its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers.

Jeffery Coda is a Series 66-registered advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, based in Deerfield, IL, with four years of industry experience. He has worked with The Ayco Company, LP since 2016. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth services. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models and proprietary research while integrating capabilities across Goldman Sachs affiliates to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Jacob Lankford is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and the Wealth Enhancement Group. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research and an internal Investment Committee.

Daniel Lanman is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019, following prior roles at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, Capstone Financial Advisors, and Great Lakes Advisors. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Red Lion and has academic experience at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Universidad Pontifical Comillas. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, proprietary analytics, and integrates capabilities across the Goldman Sachs network to deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Eric Anders is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Gurnee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. for 11 years before joining Fifth Third Securities in 2017. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account Platform, utilizing multiple third-party portfolio managers and strategies such as mutual funds, SMAs, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Craig Anderson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with CWM, LLC and has previously worked at Carson Wealth, Triad Advisors, Inc., and Meyer Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson is also an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and retirement-plan solutions, employing a discretionary management approach with model portfolios guided by an in-house Investment Committee.

Brian Kotowski is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at UPS for six years and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for twenty years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as retirement plans, charitable organizations, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Alp Gundes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs Ayco, he held positions at Crowe and Mortenson, and spent time at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines centralized investment resources and internal strategy groups with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers to deliver tailored wealth solutions.

Sean Koelbl is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ayco/Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent 22 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and integrates services across affiliates such as banking and retirement consulting to provide tailored wealth management solutions.

Dustin Kriengsak Obhas is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has worked at several related firms since 2011, including CLA Financial Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach blending passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Francis Fazio III is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services. His prior experience includes roles at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Bouchey Financial Group. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs strategic and tactical allocation models and offers specialized services such as Private Family Office programs and Financial Wellness initiatives, leveraging its integration within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Eric O’Brien is a CFP® professional affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Strategic Wealth Partners, BMO Harris Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and MB Financial Bank. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within a tax- and fee-sensitive framework and offers a variety of portfolio management and fiduciary services.

Scott Loochtan is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including AW Securities, Arbor Point Advisors, and Securities America. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of multiple insurance agencies and is involved in managing a horse barn operation with his daughter. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio strategies combining model allocations and specialized approaches, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and technology to manage held-away retirement accounts.

Qheliswa Simelane is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Goldman Sachs and prior positions at Chicago Catholic Charities and in education. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm employs tailored allocation models and manager selections supported by proprietary and third-party research, and offers a wide range of services and platforms integrated within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Jack Gentile is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with William Blair in Arlington Heights, IL, having three years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple periods at William Blair interspersed with time as a student, as well as a role at MBS Textbooks and earlier work with the Arlington Heights Park District. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to affiliated private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Vanessa Mazzone is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with Series 66 registration and three years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at The Barre, KB Co., and in dental practices. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services through various platforms and employs both in-house and third-party investment models.

Emma Kramer is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Munich Re Specialty - North America and People Places, Inc., and attended the University of Virginia. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base that includes individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm leverages strategic allocation models, external manager selection, and a range of implementation platforms, integrating closely with the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Mary Bronton is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, ERISA consulting, retirement plan management, and investment banking, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies through the Envestnet platform.

Kevin Donahue is a financial advisor at William Blair with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair since 2021 and has prior work experience in healthcare and education sectors. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes an active, research-driven investment approach and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private fund opportunities.

David Dreifuss is a financial advisor at William Blair with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with William Blair & Co since 2008. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds through its integrated investment platform.