Justin Terzo is a financial advisor at Lake Street with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining Lake Street in 2018. Terzo is licensed as an insurance agent in Illinois and may offer insurance products on a commission basis. Lake Street Private Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, and various types of plans and trusts. The firm emphasizes institutional cost structures, global diversification, tax minimization, and asset-class allocation through a mix of analytical approaches.

Erin Fogarty is a financial advisor at Wellment Financial in Elmhurst, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has worked with FSR Wealth Management and FSR Insurance Planning, Ltd., where she is a licensed insurance agent. Wellment Financial provides investment management, manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, focusing on retirement planning and tax strategies. The firm implements diversified model portfolios using various investment approaches and offers managed accounts through a third-party sub-advisor and wrap-fee platform.

Christopher Recker is a financial advisor at AZA Capital Management in Chicago, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with AZA Capital since 2014 and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Recker owns Atmos, LLC, a business focused on operational continuity services unrelated to investment management. AZA Capital Management serves individuals, families, financial advisors, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs quantitative and qualitative methods to implement tactical, multi-factor asset allocation strategies primarily using index-based ETFs and custom fixed-income portfolios, and it frequently acts as a sub-advisor or strategy provider to other advisers and platforms.

Jacob Shamblott is a CFP® professional at Blue Line Capital with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at BNY Mellon, LPL Financial, BMO Harris Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and the University of Kansas. Shamblott is based in Chicago, IL, and has been with Blue Line Capital since 2024. Blue Line Capital is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $131.9 million for about 121 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside tactical and strategic asset allocation.

Kaitlin Hyland is a financial advisor at Horizon Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Cresset Asset Management and Horizon Wealth Management. Horizon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fiduciary investment approach using diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

Aaron Harrison is a financial advisor at Vertis Wealth, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Citizens Securities Inc., and Catholic Funeral Services. Vertis Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term, value-oriented equity selection, strategic asset allocation, and option strategies, tailoring services to client objectives.

Kyle Redd is a financial advisor at Vertis Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Trifound Advisory since 2022 and TriFound Financial since 2014. Outside of advisory services, he is also an insurance agent, offering insurance products and services to clients. Vertis Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term, value-oriented equity selection, strategic asset allocation, and option strategies, tailoring services to client objectives.

Brian Szymczak is a financial advisor with Wellment Financial and holds a Series 65 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has worked at FSR Wealth Management, Ltd. and Portfolio Solutions Group. He is also associated with FSR Insurance Planning, Ltd. as a licensed insurance agent. Wellment Financial provides investment management, manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on retirement planning with an emphasis on tax strategies and uses diversified model portfolios managed through a third-party sub-advisor and wrap-fee platform.

Melissa Diamond is a financial advisor with North Star Investment Management Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. She has been with North Star since 2004 and also works with NewEdge Securities, Inc. in a registered representative capacity. North Star Investment Management Corporation serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm manages approximately $2.5 billion in assets and emphasizes individualized investment policies often implemented through its own mutual funds and a range of equity, fixed income, and option strategies.

Kelli Wang is a financial advisor at Centric Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. Centric Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $725.6 million for about 546 clients using customized model strategies and a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Brendon Pierce is a financial advisor with Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allianz Global Investors and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Fox Hill Ventures, LLC. Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses with customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a wide range of securities and investment strategies tailored to client objectives and maintains an institutional relationship with Raymond James for custodial and research support.

David Dickman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Rothschild Investment LLC and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan. Rothschild Investment serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using tailored asset-allocation models and a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Gregory Benner is a financial advisor at Vertex Partners with over 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at LPL Financial and HighPoint Advisor Group prior to joining Vertex Planning Partners. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Vertex Accounting Partners, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. Vertex Partners offers advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset allocation, diversification, and behavioral finance, utilizing a combination of active and passive strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and independent managers.

Collin Woulfe is a financial advisor at Greenstone Belt Wealth Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 designation. He has two years of prior experience at ORBA Wealth Advisors and began his financial services career after roles in education at Saint Xavier University and Lockport Township High School. Greenstone Belt Wealth Advisors serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, providing fee-based financial, estate, tax, and retirement planning alongside discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s investment approach is based on modern portfolio theory with an emphasis on diversification, cost minimization, and after-tax efficiency.

Stacie Zapfel is a financial advisor with Centric Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Centric Wealth Management since 2018 and previously spent twelve years with FGMK Preservation Capital Partners, LLC. Centric Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning, using proprietary model strategies and a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

William Grehan is a financial advisor with Vestor Capital, LLC in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2022, with prior experience at Grace Global Capital and Dearborn Partners. Vestor Capital is a multi-team investment and wealth management adviser serving individuals, families, not-for-profit organizations, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.08 billion in discretionary assets through a team of 21 advisors and employs a centralized Investment Committee to construct concentrated, typically low-turnover equity portfolios alongside a range of fixed income and alternative strategies.

Barbara Kelly is a financial advisor at AZA Capital Management with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Castleview Partners, LLC and InterOcean Capital. Outside of her advisory role, Ms. Kelly serves as Director of McLennan Partners Ltd., a UK company investing in a bed and breakfast, and owns Mint Private Enterprises, LLC, which provides administrative services for a family office. AZA Capital Management serves individuals, families, financial advisors, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses quantitative and qualitative research to implement tactical, multi-factor asset allocation strategies primarily through index-based ETFs and also acts as a sub-advisor and strategy provider to other investment advisers and platforms.

Kevin Wozniak is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fountainhead Financial, LLC since 2009. He is based in Chicago, IL. Fountainhead Financial provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, and participant-directed retirement plans. The firm primarily operates on a non-discretionary basis and manages a substantial asset base relative to its small advisory team.

Charles Raftery is a financial advisor at Riverbend Capital Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Riverbend Capital Advisors, he worked at University of Santa Clara and Tacklebox Brand Partners. Riverbend Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities with discretionary investment management focused on municipal bonds and fixed-income securities. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to manage primarily long-term fixed-income portfolios and provides subadvisory services and financial consulting as needed.

Abigail Loria is a financial advisor with MPS-LORIA Financial Planners, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has prior experience working in various roles including freelance acting and employment at several companies before joining the firm. Outside of finance, she works as a freelance actress, involved in auditioning, rehearsing, and performing. MPS-LORIA Financial Planners, LLC serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a predominantly discretionary, open-architecture investment approach focused on diversified allocations primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs.