Heather Locus is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with Corient, where she has worked since 2022, following a 22-year tenure at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and utilizes various risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Julia Larson is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked primarily at Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management since 2021. Larson has prior experience in roles connected to Lake Forest College and Sandcastle. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base including individual investors, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored financial planning and portfolio management using strategic models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, leveraging resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Benjamin Krotky is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining Bankers Life, he worked in various roles including positions at United Parcel Service and educational institutions. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, brokering Medicare-related health insurance plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment approach focuses on customized asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Rod Russell is a financial advisor at Farther with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at BNY Mellon and J.P. Morgan. Outside of his advisory role, he coordinates property development activities for Lake Roots Holdings, LLC. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform supplemented by in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, and individual equities.

Nicholas Bova is a CFP®-credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at &PARTNERS since 2026 and previously spent 13 years at Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, he holds a 50% ownership interest in a rental property business. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and private businesses, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and municipal advisory services through both advisory and brokerage platforms.

Michael Pezzuto is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at William Blair since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

Donna Gordon is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Independent Financial Partners since 2019 and previously spent 15 years at Signature Advisors Group and Signature Financial Services, Ltd. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with options for centralized asset management, third-party managers, and wrap programs, serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients.

James Argentine is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SPC since 2014. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance, and runs a sole proprietorship under the name Prospective Financial. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services through a network of over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets.

Robert Cullen is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with PNC Wealth Management and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Edward Jones, Citibank, BMO Wealth Management, and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of The Bet Exchange LLC, a software development company holding two patents. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that utilizes algorithmically selected risk profiles and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

William Farkas is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Indiana University and Mill Ridge Wealth Management, LLP. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs, utilizing strategic allocation models and proprietary analytics within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Pranav Singh is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA for over a decade before joining Fifth Third in 2022. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio management via its Passageway Managed Account Platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Anthony Ceffalio is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at LPL Financial and several positions outside the financial sector, including times at Athletico and University of Missouri. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

Arinola Afolabi is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, she held positions at Piper Sandler and worked at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth services. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and operational tools including tax-aware techniques and proprietary analytics to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Kurt Wittmeyer is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. His prior roles include positions at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC and Northern Trust. He also mentors young adults through 3rd Decade, providing guidance on personal financial planning. Corient offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and utilizes risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Nivene Al Ibrahim is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. Her background includes multiple roles at Goldman Sachs & Co LLC and experience in retail and community organizations. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models and offers a variety of platforms and operational tools, supported by integration with the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Thomas Collar is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC for 13 years and has been with Corient and its affiliated entities since 2022. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates internal strategies, third-party managers, and risk management tools, with distinctive capabilities in private fund offerings and affiliated trust and broker-dealer services.

Gavin Bishop is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 credential. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Auxo Investment Partners. Outside of finance, he has experience in educational and hospitality roles, including seven years at East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning and portfolio management alongside specialized wealth programs. The firm leverages proprietary and third-party analytics, including AI, and offers a range of fee arrangements and platforms tailored to client objectives.

Christopher Hill is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, LaSalle Investment Management Distributors, LLC, and Invesco. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

John Dewald is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, Wayne Hummer Investments LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Dewald is based in Deerfield, Illinois. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by strategic allocation models and access to specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Alternative Investments.

Lindsey Holton is a financial advisor at William Blair with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with William Blair since 2015. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.