Kevin Pendergast is a financial advisor with Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Since 2014, he has been affiliated with The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, where he provides financial counseling, including estate, insurance, investment, and income tax planning, as well as tax and other financial advice. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. offers personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes a thorough discovery process and customized long-term asset allocation strategies that consider taxes, inflation, and liquidity, with clients retaining final decision authority.

Peter Amling is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with SteelPeak Wealth, LLC and previously operated Amling Investments LLC for 16 years. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and family offices. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategy consulting, and access to non-purpose loan solutions, implementing advice through proprietary and custom model portfolios monitored by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

Barbara Hill is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at RMB Capital Management LLC since 2018 and was previously with Maryland Capital Management from 2015 to 2018. Hill is based in Chicago, IL, and holds a Series 65 license. She is affiliated with Curi Capital, LLC, a multi-team firm with 96 advisors that provides wealth management, investment management, retirement plan consulting, family office services, and a subscription offering for early-career medical professionals. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients, employing a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach across various account types and strategies.

Sean Brown is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He has been with The Mather Group, LLC in Chicago since 2018. Prior to joining The Mather Group, he worked at Indiana University from 2014 to 2018. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable portfolio options and utilizes AI and machine-learning tools under human oversight to support market analysis and client communications.

Travon Lucius is an advisor at SpiderRock Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SpiderRock, he worked at BlackRock Investments LLC and BlackRock, and has experience at Wells Fargo and Emory University. Lucius has also served in the Georgia Army National Guard. SpiderRock Advisors provides discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to institutional and individual clients, utilizing systematic and rules-based strategies combined with quantitative and fundamental analysis. The firm offers portfolio overlays and strategy management using derivatives alongside traditional securities, supported by proprietary software and real-time risk monitoring.

Robert Macdonald is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and LBMZ Securities, Inc. He is based in Chicago, IL. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a quantitative and qualitative investment process driven by proprietary models focused on earnings-estimate revisions and offers a range of strategies and investment vehicles across retail, institutional, and third-party distribution channels.

Jonathan Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple Principal affiliates since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience in the restaurant industry, including managing operations at Sumo Sushi Bar & Grill. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, leveraging proprietary models and affiliated resources to deliver integrated financial services.

Walter Musumeci is a financial advisor at Centennial Securities Company, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Centennial Securities since 2016. Centennial Securities Company, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion in assets and serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and business entities. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs through platforms like RBC and Envestnet.

Kristine Donnelly is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at L&G - Asset Management America, Inc. and TJM Investments LLC. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a multi-team firm serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a model-driven approach using Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Nikki Walton is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Plexus Financial Services, and StanCorp Equities. In addition to advisory work, Nikki is involved in mortgage and real estate services. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and outsourced CIO services. The firm combines fundamental and quantitative investment approaches and offers access to third-party managers and custodial platforms through a network of investment adviser representatives.

George Watson is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is a licensed attorney in Illinois, though he is not currently practicing law. In addition to his advisory role, he owns North Shore Estate Docs, a software sales business. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerances and offers specialized services such as options writing and access to select non-traded REITs.

Constance Etter is a financial advisor at Centennial Securities Company, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Centennial Securities since 2019, previously working at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. since 2013. Centennial Securities Company, Inc. is a multi-team firm managing approximately $1.15 billion in assets and serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and other entities. The firm offers customized investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment vehicles.

Phillip Shaw is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RFG Advisory, LLC. His prior roles include positions at GoldStone Financial Group and Money Managers Advisory. He is also a licensed insurance agent offering life and fixed annuity sales. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes discretionary portfolio management using model strategies, third-party platforms, and sub-advisory services, with a noted focus on serving unique client segments and integrating insurance products.

Jon Petersen is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving at Core Planning in Chicago, IL. He is also the owner and writer of Novelinvestor.com, a personal finance and investment blog he has maintained since 2010. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Sean Greene is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes multiple roles at Bryn Mawr Country Club and education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Robert Geller is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors and Primerica. Outside of advisory roles, he also provides life insurance and annuities services through Personal Financial Strategies, Inc. Arete Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pensions, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model-based portfolio management and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels into its offerings.

Rafia Hasan is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Wipfli Financial Advisors, LLC and Hewins Financial Advisors LLC. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day management to independent managers while maintaining oversight and conducting regular reviews.

Trisha Vergeire is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Robinhood Markets, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Ameriprise Financial. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer that provides discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven investment solutions including Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist UMAs, combining advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Dario Kerkez is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC based in Chicago, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining IHT Wealth Management in 2018, he worked at firms including LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in soliciting health insurance and Medicare supplement plans. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm combines fundamental stock selection with quantitative tools to manage diversified portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, and option strategies, supported by discretionary asset management and financial planning services.

Patrick Stimson is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience currently with Curi Capital, LLC in Chicago, IL. His prior experience includes roles at RMB Capital Management LLC, RMB West, LLC, and Ameriprise. Curi Capital provides wealth management, investment management, retirement plan consulting, family office services, and a subscription offering for early-career medical professionals. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients using a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach across multiple strategies and account types.