Richard Furmanski is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Clearview Wealth Solutions, LLC since 2014 in Barrington, IL. Clearview Wealth Solutions provides discretionary investment management and related financial services to individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $41.7 million in discretionary assets across about 30 client relationships, using five core investment strategies implemented through customized portfolios that incorporate top-down economic analysis, bottom-up security selection, and quantitative optimization.

Jack Hallier is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Kestra Advisory Services, and Kestra Investment Services. Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates provides personalized investment management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and active investment strategies and integrates tax preparation as part of its advisory services.

Trevore Meyer is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Design Studio, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Presence Financial and Responsive Financial Group, Inc. Financial Design Studio, Inc. serves individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations with portfolio management and financial planning, supplemented by in-house tax preparation, business bookkeeping, and educational seminars. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term asset allocation and buy-and-hold strategies, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio decisions.

Robert Stoll is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Design Studio, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Original Financial LLC, Honey Lake Advisors, LLC, and Institutional Capital LLC. Financial Design Studio, Inc. serves individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation and buy-and-hold strategies, integrating ongoing financial planning with portfolio oversight.

James Dobbs is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and has been with Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc. for a combined 22 years since 1997. He holds a Series 63 license and operates out of Deer Park, Illinois. Woodfield Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $230 million, focusing on personalized portfolio construction, semi-annual rebalancing, and integrated insurance planning, offering both ongoing management and limited-scope planning engagements.

Shawn Block is a financial advisor at Briggs Financial Inc. with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Outside of finance, he has worked as a performer and emcee for Medieval Times since 2007, where his duties include acting, performing, media, marketing, and special events. Briggs Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management, ongoing financial planning, and in-house tax preparation. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach and does not charge performance-based fees or accept commissions tied to capital gains.

Gregory Anderson is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at SCV Capital LLC since 2021 and previously spent five years at PPM America. SCV Capital LLC provides investment management primarily to pooled investment vehicles and institutional-type clients, focusing on fundamental analysis of public equities and private securities. The firm emphasizes private-fund governance and operational review, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a preference for longer-term strategies.

Cole Barkocy is a financial advisor at Assured Advisory Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience as a First Officer at Spirit Airlines. Barkocy is currently furloughed from Spirit Airlines and does not receive income or commissions from that position. Assured Advisory Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by computer-driven tools, managing portfolios that often include ETFs, mutual funds, government securities, options, and variable annuities.

Erin Zylka is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Whealthy Empowerment Network and has previously worked at firms including Resolute Wealth Advisor, Inc. and Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC. Zylka also owns and operates Kona Financial Planning, an investment advisory firm. Whealthy Empowerment Network is a two-advisor registered investment adviser that provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using a range of instruments and analysis methods, managing approximately $106 million in client assets.

John Mailander is a financial advisor with Dinergy, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dinergy Wealth Management since 2019 and previously spent three years at Horter Investment Management. Mailander is also president and insurance agent at A. King Financial Chartered, LTD, where he conducts life insurance sales. Dinergy is a registered investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical, risk- and volatility-focused approach to manage assets across various domestic and international securities, typically on a discretionary basis.

Bret Kinnamon is an investment advisory representative at Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II with 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kinnamon & Associates since 1994 and with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as vice president at Kinnamon Accounting Service, focusing on tax and accounting duties, and is a licensed notary public. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II provides advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers individual portfolio management, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and long-term investment.

Elizabeth Grady is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors in Chicago, IL. She has worked with Baldwin Financial Advisors, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC during her career. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several boards, including the Sheridan Road Alumni Association Sacred Heart Academy and Hardey Prep, DePauw University Alumni Association, and the America Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management services for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor advisory services to client goals and risk tolerance.

Kyle Kinnamon is a financial advisor at Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Cetera. In addition to financial advising, he owns and operates Kinnamon Accounting Service, providing tax and accounting services. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with a focus on asset allocation and long-term purchase strategies, providing monthly portfolio reviews and performance reporting.

Patrick Sweeney is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc. since 2001. Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates provides personalized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, integrates tax preparation into its advisory services, and employs a mix of fundamental and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Charles Lief is a financial advisor at Rudwall Wealth Management LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Rudwall Wealth Management since 2016. Rudwall Wealth Management serves a small client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized wealth management services with a long-term investment approach, primarily using fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles tailored to client risk profiles.

Lorie Shah is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving at Virtue Asset Management LLC. She has worked as a substitute teacher at Oak Park School District 97 since 2018. Virtue Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, offering customized investment solutions that incorporate quantitative analysis and risk management strategies.

Martin Konsor is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc. He has been employed at Zurich North America since 2012. Woodfield Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers financial planning, investment advisory, portfolio management, and insurance review services, implementing tailored asset-allocation models based on fundamental analysis and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Alayna Leuzé is a financial advisor with Significant Wealth Partners LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Stephen Smith Financial, Inc. She is also licensed as an insurance agent and engages in insurance sales outside of her advisory work. Significant Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and educational seminars. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and quantitative analysis, and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with documented client risk tolerances and Investment Policy Statements.

Douglas Damrow is a financial advisor at Trust Investment Advisors Wealth Management, LLC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. for 14 years before joining his current firm in 2024. Trust Investment Advisors Wealth Management, LLC provides comprehensive investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, families, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm typically manages client accounts on a non-discretionary basis, combining fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis to develop tailored asset allocation and risk strategies.

John Hollahan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Arlington Wealth Management with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Arlington Capital Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Investor Education Institute in an operational capacity and is a part-owner of Advanced Tax Reduction Group. Arlington Wealth Management provides wealth management and discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm employs a structured client process and combines quantitative and qualitative investment strategies across multiple risk-based model portfolios.