David Wright is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Horizon Investment Services, LLC. He has been with Horizon since 1997. Horizon Investment Services provides discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, business entities, and financial intermediaries. The firm uses a proprietary quantitative stock-rating system alongside fundamental research to guide investment decisions, offering a range of strategies including equity, income, ETF-based, and socially/faith-based approaches.

Andrew Masteller is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Gehrig Capital Management, Inc. since 2013. Gehrig Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts with discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines fundamental analysis, charting, mutual fund and ETF evaluation, and various trading strategies to develop individualized investment policies, incorporating tax considerations and regular account reviews.

Robert Sweet is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Horizon Investment Services, LLC. He has been with Horizon since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in editorial consulting through his ownership of Innovations, where he edits copy for clients. Horizon Investment Services provides discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, business entities, and financial intermediaries. The firm employs a fundamental research process combined with a proprietary quantitative stock-rating system and offers a range of strategies including equity, income, ETF-based, and socially/faith-based overlays.

Eric Gehrig is a financial advisor at Gehrig Capital Management, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously played professional soccer in Major League Soccer for nine years. Gehrig Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles, employing a combination of fundamental analysis, charting, mutual fund and ETF evaluation, and both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Larry Deyoung is a financial advisor at Blueprint Financial Advisors with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Bluegrass Capital Advisors, LLC, and Private Client Services. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for the Village of South Holland, overseeing economic development and code enforcement departments. Blueprint Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.4 billion in client assets. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, and nonprofit entities. Their investment approach includes globally diversified portfolios and a proprietary strategic-and-tactical framework utilizing price-driven trend-following and momentum rules.

Joyce Kelley is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with affiliated firms within the Global View Capital group since 2010. Kelley serves as a board member of the Membership Committee at the South Suburban Small Business Association. Global View Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a quantitative and technical investment approach, leveraging algorithmic research to manage strategies aligned with client risk profiles and objectives.

Blake Pysh is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Prosperity Capital Advisors, he was associated with Hammer Financial Group and has experience working with community organizations such as Crossroads YMCA and Crown Point Cal Ripken Baseball. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, retirement plans, and other financial advisors. The firm utilizes model-based, asset-allocation strategies with ongoing portfolio supervision and offers investment solutions including separately managed accounts and retirement plan services.

David Griswold is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Hammer Financial Group and FedEx Ground. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Griswold is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individual investors, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative solutions, and also offers institutional and sub-advisory services.

Pamela Martin is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC and has operated Keys to Life, LLC, a public speaking business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of financial planning, retirement consulting, and multi-family office services.

Scott Luecke is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Prosperity Capital Advisors since 2012 and also maintains involvement with Hammer Financial Group, where he engages in the sale of fixed products, tax preparation, and Medicare supplements. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individual investors, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach featuring core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to private and alternative investments.

Kashish Meghani is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors in 2024, Meghani worked at StrategIQ Financial Group, Savant Wealth Management, and First Secure Community Bank. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-markets allocations and offers services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office solutions.

Thomas Hivko is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with La Salle St. Securities, Inc. since 1986 and has been self-employed since 1980. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 management programs, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Alexander Milton is a financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC in Munster, Indiana. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Milton has worked at several firms, including AFIN Family Wealth Management and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers, implementing customized portfolios through various strategies and model portfolios.

Jennifer Ryan is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2024. Prior to joining Waverly, she worked at StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC for six years. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers a range of financial planning, retirement consulting, and multi-family office services.

Thomas Mcnulty is a financial advisor at Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Mutual Of Omaha since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Mcnulty serves as the Executive Director of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce. Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning and managed account programs primarily through a platform relationship with Envestnet. The firm operates within the Mutual of Omaha group, combining advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services.

Todd Gehring Gervase is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Innovation Partners LLC and Hammer Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based asset allocation strategies and ongoing portfolio supervision using investment suites from providers such as BlackRock, Dimensional, and Vanguard.

Carolyn McClinton is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Global View Capital Management since 2014 and has prior experience at firms including Experior Financial Group and Transamerica Financial Advisors. McClinton serves on the board of the Miller Community Fund, a charitable organization focused on community projects in Gary, Indiana. Global View Capital Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs quantitative and technical investment strategies based on algorithmic research and offers a variety of managed account programs including SMAs, mutual funds, ETFs, and low-cost ETF-only options.

Sean Cisney is a financial advisor with HBW Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with HBW since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Garden Homes Fire Protection District Volunteer Fire Department, where he manages financial reporting and tax filings. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm employs a blended investment approach that includes tactical asset allocation and multi-manager diversification, and it services a high client load per advisor while offering sub-advisory and retirement plan subscription services.

Brendan Houlihan is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC in Palos Heights, IL, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at the Illinois Department of Revenue since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Houlihan is an independent insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance sales. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring, combining tactical and strategic investment approaches with fundamental analysis.

Robert Balanoff is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at AllState Financial Services and multiple businesses he leads, such as Balanoff Tax Services LLC and Balanoff Insurance Agency, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in mortgage origination through Nexa Mortgage LLC and assists clients with real estate transactions via Homevisor, LLC. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors with financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory programs. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a variety of managed portfolio options and third-party arrangements, managing over $900 million in client assets.