David Marlett is a financial advisor with Signature Financial Services, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Signature Financial Services and First Heartland Capital Inc since 2007 and has operated his own CPA practice since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, Marlett serves as president of an accounting and auditing firm and holds board positions in several wireless communications companies. Signature Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach based on modern portfolio theory, utilizing model portfolios, institutional strategists, and a range of investment vehicles while participating in third-party platform programs such as SEI-managed accounts and wrap-fee programs.

Brett Dimas is a CFP® professional at Activ8 Family Office LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Octagon Financial Services, Inc. Dimas operates a separate accounting services business from his home. Activ8 Family Office serves primarily professional athletes and their related families and entities, providing a comprehensive client management program that includes financial planning, investment management, and tax services tailored to individual objectives.

John Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Oak Family Advisors, LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Oak Family Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Fitzpatrick serves as chairman of Oak Street Management Co. LLC, a manager of real estate-related investments, and as a non-executive director of AIG. Oak Family Advisors provides personalized investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach complemented by technical tools and a core-and-satellite asset allocation strategy, offering global diversification through a combination of in-house equity and fixed income holdings, passive ETFs, and selected active managers.

William Embree is a financial advisor at Embree Financial Group in Chicago, IL, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CitiGroup Global Markets Inc. for 19 years before joining Embree Financial Group in 2017. Embree Financial Group provides holistic financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals and institutions, including high net worth clients and corporations. The firm manages assets using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, investing primarily in no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, while offering customized reporting and fee arrangements.

Samuel Gettis is a financial advisor at Solyco Wealth LLC with six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and EG Capital Holding. He has also been involved with Boys Hope Girls Hope of NYC. Solyco Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and manages portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, options, and alternative investments, with a generally long-term focus.

Christian Francaviglia is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their personal priorities and develop strategies tailored to pursue their financial goals. His approach includes guiding clients on topics such as investing, retirement planning, funding education, and managing unexpected expenses. Christian holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Iowa and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with the organization PAWS Chicago.

Scott Munkvold is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Financial Solutions Advisory Group since 2003. Financial Solutions Advisory Group serves high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting and education. The firm uses a comprehensive data-gathering process to establish client-specific investment policies and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis in its investment approach.

Nathan Eads is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Moller Financial Services since 2007 and is currently part of the team at Moller Wealth Partners in Northfield, IL. Moller Wealth Partners provides personal financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, and trusts, focusing on areas such as tax and estate planning, charitable giving, education funding, retirement planning, insurance risk review, and special needs planning. The firm operates as a fee-only registered investment adviser, using strategic asset allocation with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and manages most client assets on a discretionary basis.

Keith Schwefel is a financial advisor with Geneva Partners, LLC in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Geneva Partners in 2017, he worked at the Washington DC Chamber of Commerce and Illini Media. Geneva Partners manages approximately $423.6 million for about 550 clients, providing discretionary investment supervisory services and individual portfolio management to individuals, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm customizes investment policies through client interviews and employs both fundamental and technical analysis for long- and short-term strategies.

John Sleeting is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Clearwater Capital Partners since 2009 in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of Cox Family Holdings, LLC and manages 1435 Partners, LLC, a consulting company. Clearwater Capital Partners advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, offering services including family office management, private wealth management, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on written Investment Policy Statements and utilizes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and thematic analysis to manage discretionary accounts.

Stephen Baby is a financial advisor with Rothschild Investment LLC in Chicago, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Ronin Capital LLC, and Wilgrove Capital LLC. Rothschild Investment LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm focuses on entrepreneurs and closely held business owners, employing a long-term, individualized investment approach that integrates asset allocation, theme selection, and security selection through fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Michael Santarelli is a financial advisor at Altman Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He worked at PPM America, Inc. for 19 years before joining Altman Advisors in 2021. Additionally, he serves as a general partner and investment decision maker at SCV Capital, LLC, focusing on small cap value and large cap core public equity investments. Altman Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation, offering individualized account management through wrap fee family office and asset management services.

Lauren Connelly is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vestor Capital, LLC. She has previously worked with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network and is part of the Ambassadors Council for the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. Vestor Capital is a multi-team investment and wealth management firm 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 fixed income, mutual fund, ETF, and alternative strategies.

Sara Barry is a financial advisor at Vestor Capital, LLC in Chicago, IL, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Vestor Capital and its affiliated entities since 2013. 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, offering a variety of equity and fixed income strategies supported by an internal Investment Committee that centralizes decision-making.

William Fan is a CFP® professional at Paulson Wealth Management Inc. in Wheaton, IL, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Paulson Wealth Management in 2022, he worked at Calvin University and Wheaton Academy. Paulson Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and other registered advisers. The firm employs a diversified, index-based investment approach with active option strategies and offers comprehensive portfolio management including integrated financial planning.

Joseph Sindelar is a financial advisor at Rothschild Investment LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rothschild Investment Corporation since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at Lasalle Street Capital Management, LLC. Rothschild Investment LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm focuses on entrepreneurs and closely held business owners, employing a long-term, individualized investment approach that integrates asset allocation, theme selection, and security selection using a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Eric Papenhagen is a CFP® professional with Series 63 certification, currently serving at North Star Investment Management Corporation. He has been with North Star since 2020 and has prior experience at Vision Investment Services, Inc. and MB Financial. North Star Investment Management Corporation serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm manages approximately $2.5 billion in client assets and uses a variety of investment strategies, often allocating substantially to its own mutual funds.

Ellis Rutili is a financial advisor at Centric Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centric Wealth Management, he worked at TEGUS for six years and Merrill Lynch for one year. Centric Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan participant account management to individual clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm uses individualized asset allocations and proprietary model strategies, combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with third-party software and periodic rebalancing.

Jennifer Clifford is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Embree Financial Group in Chicago, IL. She has been with Embree Financial since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she owns SISU FOR ME LLC, a consulting business focused on assisting divorcing individuals. Embree Financial Group provides holistic financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals and institutions, including high net worth clients and corporate plans. The firm employs a fiduciary approach, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios primarily invested in no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Abby Davis is a financial advisor at Burling Wealth Partners with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AT Investment Advisers Inc. and Geneva Advisors, LLC. Burling Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers investment management and comprehensive financial planning through a client-centered, long-term approach that incorporates fundamental and technical research across a range of asset classes.