Christopher Jauch is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory across discretionary and non-discretionary mandates. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process that combines long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by a dedicated investment committee.

Jason Johnson is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Deputy Commissioner for USA Softball of Nevada and is involved as an assistant high school softball coach and part-time substitute teacher. 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 management programs, utilizing asset-allocation models and a range of investment vehicles, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets.

Elizabeth Watkins is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Ziegler Capital Management. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process combining long-term strategic allocations with shorter-term tactical adjustments.

Rebecca Szewczyk is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Empower Retirement, Gwfs Equities, Inc., Triad Advisors, and OSAIC. Szewczyk serves as a client service manager specializing in retirement plan services. Alera Investment Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental-analysis driven investment approach and integrates insurance and pension consulting platforms alongside its advisory services.

James Wood is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process that combines strategic and tactical asset allocation overseen by a dedicated investment committee.

Gary Costarella is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Nations Financial Group in 2025, he worked for Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years. He is also the owner of C & R Capital Management, through which he provides investment and advisory services. Nations Financial Group, Inc. offers investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary model portfolios with the option to select outside managers, tailoring strategies to client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Joshua Glorch is a financial advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at NorthRock Partners since 2019 and previously spent three years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and maintains current Illinois insurance licensure. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach that includes broad asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing while integrating private market allocations and utilizing AI tools alongside human oversight.

Grant Luebe is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Elmhurst, IL, with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Heartland Investment Associates and Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. Luebe serves as a board member of the Birkey Investment Fund, teaching investment topics to students, and participates in finance committees for Wellington Heights Community Church and Heritage Area Agency. He is also involved with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa. 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 approaches, managing a substantial majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Dov Robinson is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with M Holdings since 2017 and previously worked at Kestra Financial Services and his own firm, The Robinson Financial Group, where he serves as vice president. Outside of his advisory work, Robinson is involved in community and charitable activities, including membership at YU Kollel Torah MiZion and serving on the board of Camp Moshava Wildrose. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a national network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, supported by third-party sub-advisors and platform providers.

Michael Bruno is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. and has previously worked with Securities America Advisors and Invest Financial Corp, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of MJB Financial Services, Inc., an insurance sales business. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides 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 investment programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Elana Feigenblatt is a financial advisor at CL Wealth Management LLC in Schaumburg, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with CL Wealth Management since 2013. She also maintains an affiliation with Cabot Lodge Securities LLC. CL Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and client education, tailoring investment strategies using fundamental and technical analysis, custom model portfolios, and regular monitoring.

Matthew Butler is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC since 2025. He previously worked at AFIN Family Wealth Management and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of advising, Butler is a founding member of BNI Chicago, a networking organization. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of affiliated services.

Mark De Vito is a financial advisor with Infinity Financial Services Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Mass Mutual. He also acts as an independent insurance agent, offering fixed and traditional annuities for financial planning purposes. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for 642 clients across 35 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, adviser selection, and pension consulting for individual and high-net-worth clients, using a multi-method investment approach that incorporates various analysis techniques and complex investment products.

George Mcelroy is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinity Financial Services and LPL Financial, LLC. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook using public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

Steven Lee is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with BFC Planning since 2016. Lee also serves as president of the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago and acts as an advisor to the Overseas Community Affairs Council for the Taiwanese government. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts through approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory platforms and sub-advisors, with investment strategies primarily involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Elliot Yablun is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and offering 33 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2014 and is also the owner of Shiggies Vinyl, a business that involves buying and selling vinyl records online. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm offers managed portfolios using discretionary portfolio management combined with financial planning and access to third-party money managers.

John Dorn is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robertson Stephens since 2024 and previously spent 11 years at CAFG Wealth Management. Dorn prepares tax returns during tax season from his residence and is a licensed insurance agent authorized to offer life, accident, and health insurance. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management serves individual clients, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, tax and estate planning, and access to public and private funds. The firm combines advisor guidance with centrally developed model portfolios and oversight by an Investment Office and Committee.

Matthew Jamieson is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in Northfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He is president of Jamieson Financial Services, LLC and Jamieson and Associates, Ltd., and serves as vice president of Jamieson Financial, a life settlement brokerage firm. Jamieson is also active in community organizations, serving on the board of the Greater North Shore Estate & Financial Planning Council and participating in the Cherry Scholarship Fund committee. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses nationwide through independent Member Firms. The firm delivers investment management through financial professionals and third-party sub-advisors, offering various programs and ongoing monitoring tailored to client suitability.

Alexander Klaas is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Gladstone and LPL Financial in 2021. Klaas maintains involvement in a personal fiduciary role as trustee of a family trust. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, with investment approaches tailored at the representative level and supported by platform-level due diligence.

Elias Friedman is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent. His prior experience includes eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a small business selling inflatable products and towels. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a network of advisors using model portfolios and customized strategies, supported by a range of investment tools and affiliated businesses.