Jonathan Gussick is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 63 license with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at The Mather Group, LLC and has been with the firm since 2019. Prior to joining The Mather Group, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for six years. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, providing comprehensive 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 integrates AI and machine-learning tools alongside human oversight.

Blake Wohlwend is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management in Chicago, holding a Series 65 credential. He has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience at Ameriprise and Northwestern Mutual. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach focused on asset allocation and behavioral finance, utilizing diversified, low-cost ETFs alongside tactical strategies and alternative investments.

Jonathan Jamieson is a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group Ltd with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Spotlight Asset Management and RJ O'Brien & Associates. 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 offers multiple operational features, including held-away account management and tax-aware strategies.

Bruce Vollrath is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been with La Salle St. Securities, Inc. since 1996. In addition, he is involved in fixed insurance activities. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Peter Goldman is a financial advisor at Chicago Capital, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Chicago Capital in 2024, he worked at Westwood Management Corporation from 2014 to 2023. Chicago Capital provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, foundations, registered investment advisers, and corporations. The firm combines fundamental and technical research to build individualized portfolios across various asset classes, managing over $4.8 billion in client assets with a team of 11 advisors.

Elizabeth Nanovic is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with LaSalle St. Securities, L.L.C. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Nanovic volunteers teaching PreCana classes for couples planning to marry in the church and serves as Vice President of the Saint Peter and Paul Home and School. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management approaches, utilizing a range of investment types and third-party manager oversight, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Ishaan Thakar is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Medline Industries, Butler University, Rockford University, Humpley High School, and Heineman Middle School. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, and institutional clients, serving also as portfolio manager to mutual funds and ETFs. The firm combines proprietary quantitative models with qualitative portfolio management across a broad range of strategies and offers retail wealth management, alternative investments, and model portfolios through various managed account programs.

Daniel Mayer is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with LaSalle St. Securities since 2018 and also operates Mayer Media Co., a freelance web and application development and digital marketing business. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors offers personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, including third-party manager selection and uses a predominantly non-discretionary asset mix uncommon among large enterprise advisers.

Taylor Champion is a CFP® and CFA® at Chesley, Taft & Associates, LLC with over 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Chesley, Taft & Associates in 2023, Taylor worked at Byline Bank for four years and U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management for ten years. Chesley, Taft & Associates primarily serves high net worth individuals and related entities, including trusts, IRAs, and family foundations, managing approximately $3.0 billion in client assets. The firm employs fundamental equity analysis and tailored asset allocation across multiple strategies, serving a diverse client base that includes pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities.

Susan Williams is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Forum Financial Management since 2010, with prior experience at Faermark & Williams, LLC. Williams also serves as an officer for Forum Administrative Services, Inc., an administrative services company. Forum Financial Management provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory solutions primarily through a wholesale, multi-team platform.

Patrick Daniels is a financial advisor at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions at Sunset Ridge Country Club, Kirco Manix, Indiana University, University of St. Thomas, Winnetka Golf Club, and Loyola Academy. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC provides investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofits, endowments, and various business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and family office consulting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified, asset-allocation approach that integrates fundamental and quantitative analysis across multiple investment strategies.

Arben Cuca is a financial advisor at Corecap Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at firms including Fefa Advisors LLC, AE Wealth Management, and AON Benfield. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through Apex Wealth Management. Corecap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Jeffrey Kocis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with IHT Wealth Management LLC and LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chaplain and Executive Committee Board Member for the American Legion Riders Marne Post 13. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house Research team, combining large-scale advisory operations with additional financial products and services.

Kristen Roder is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Curi Capital, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at RMB Capital Management, Fidelity, and Jefferies LLC. Curi Capital serves individuals and families, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental, bottom-up approach to equity and a relative-value orientation to fixed income, combining in-house strategies with external managers and proprietary risk analysis tools.

Deborah Hinten is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Analysts. She has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2011 and has been involved with Consolidated Financial Resources, Inc. since 1982. Outside of advisory work, she holds administrative and managerial roles in several businesses, including a skin wellness line and construction-related companies. Capital Analysts serves a range of retail and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, supported by an in-house research team that utilizes a proprietary screening process to construct portfolios.

Marcus Velasco is a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group Ltd in Downers Grove, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Allstate, Nuveen Investments, and operating his own businesses, including Emvee Coaching, LLC. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and financial consulting services. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach using strategic asset allocation and offers in-house tax consulting and private investment fund advice.

Thomas Herr is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2009 and also maintains long-term roles with Cunningham Group and Serpe Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he supervises insurance sales activities at Serpe 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 client base including individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and custodial partnerships.

Erik Gutierrez is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lake Street Financial and NTN Bearing Corporation. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a process that integrates multiple analytical methods and may include third-party managers.

Kenneth Hartman Jr. is a Series 65 registered advisor with Advisory Services Network in Chicago, IL. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience in education and golf administration. He has been involved with Troon Golf Administration, L.L.C. since 2022. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, with strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Yesenia Delgado is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Investment Advisers, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and MB Financial Bank. Belpointe serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other registered advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.