Kasey Reed is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Alberts Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2017 and has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Reed is a partner and owner at Alberts Wealth Advisors, where she provides financial planning solutions including life and health insurance. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse clientele, delivering strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative products.

Jeffrey Spokas is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Forum Financial since 2023. In addition, he is the principal of Spokas & Associates CPAs LLC, an accounting and tax services firm he has operated since 2018. Prior to these roles, he was employed at Keeley Construction Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, with an emphasis on model asset-allocation portfolios using institutional mutual funds, ETFs, and separate managed accounts, along with back-office and sub-advisory services for independent advisors and RIAs.

Ryan Sherman is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group Ltd in Downers Grove, IL. His prior experience includes roles at Ronin Capital LLC, Marquette Partners LP, and Lupo Securities, LLC. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach, focusing on strategic asset allocation and utilizing a variety of investment vehicles, including ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and private investments.

Timothy Pennino is a CFA® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC since 2018 and was previously employed at Heidrick & Struggles for four years. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC provides investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, endowments, corporations, and other entities, offering family office and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified, asset-allocation investment approach that integrates fundamental analysis with quantitative optimization across various asset classes and strategies.

Andrew Duffy is a financial advisor with McAdam LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James branches and a position at the University of Michigan. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, employing a diversified investment approach that includes traditional and specialized asset classes, and offers innovative planning products such as a tiered subscription service and estate-document creation.

Timothy Kenny is a financial advisor at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC with the PFS™ designation. He has over 35 years of experience through his role at Kenny & Kenny, PC, and has been with Chicago Partners Investment Group since 2026. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC provides investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, endowments, corporations, and other entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and family office consulting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified, asset-allocation approach that integrates fundamental analysis with quantitative methods across a range of investment strategies.

Lou Ann Lisack is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Forum Financial Management, LP, where she has worked since 2014. She has 11 years of industry experience and also operates Tax & Financial Solutions, Inc., a tax and accounting firm. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

John Burkhardt is a financial advisor at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as services for trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee and incorporates tax-aware techniques, income management strategies, and specialized sub-advisers.

Edward Yee is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Northern Trust Securities since 2004. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management and model-driven investment programs that include Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs.

John Johnson is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL. He has been with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2001 and with Plante Moran, PLLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Johnson is involved in a family racehorse operation, where he handles purchase, selection, and selling decisions. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual households, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

Sammy Moy is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at HighPoint Advisor Group since 2014 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. Moy is involved with several insurance agencies including Eugene Cohen Agency and Crump Insurance Agency. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and manages a wrap-fee program, utilizing a diversified investment approach across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, REITs, and options.

Kevin Newman is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2009. Newman is also the owner of Newman & Associates, Ltd, a fixed life insurance and annuities business he has operated since 1983. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer that manages over $2 billion in client assets. The firm provides investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies across a variety of asset classes.

Mark Geoffrey is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with HighPoint Planning Partners and has previously worked at Level Four Advisory Services and Geoffrey, Johns & Associates, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Bear Acquisitions, Inc., a machine shop. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management and financial planning, using fundamental analysis to implement diversified portfolios and utilizing third-party and sponsored program platforms to deliver advisory services.

Brian Van Buren is a Certified Financial Planner® at JMG Financial Group Ltd with nine years of industry experience. He has been with JMG Financial Group since 2016. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles, including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Walid Matariyeh is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, and Ernst & Young. Outside of his advisory role, Matariyeh is a partner in an accounting and tax firm, HTS Accounting & Tax, and manages businesses focused on teaching children coding and retail tobacco sales. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party platforms.

Kevin Shekell is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Jackson National Life Distributors for 10 years. He is also involved in insurance sales and operates Shekell Wealth Management, LLC. Additionally, he serves as a notary public. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various asset classes.

Andrew Tennent is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and B. Riley Wealth Management since 2011 and previously spent 20 years with National Securities Corp. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various programs and financial services and manages approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through about 173 advisors.

John Smith is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Northern Trust Securities since 2017, following a one-year tenure at Price Technology. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a multi-team firm offering discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm delivers model-driven investment solutions, including Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist Portfolios, through the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Keith Plywaczynski is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is the founder and CEO of Fortitude Financial Partners and currently serves as an advisor at Mariner Independent. His prior experience includes roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors and Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, with a notable integration of institutional and retirement plan resources.

Christopher Hurckes is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2019. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at Athletico Physical Therapy from 2012 to 2019. He is also a board member of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, engaging in community activities. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing over $2 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and nonprofits, implementing strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with access to multiple custodians and investment products.