Andrew Adler is a financial advisor at Global Brokerage Services, Inc. in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Global Brokerage Services since 2000. Outside of advisory work, Adler is an independent insurance agent specializing in non-variable life insurance, annuities, and disability products, and he performs bookkeeping and accounting services on a limited basis. Global Brokerage Services serves individual investors, retirement accounts, employee benefit plans, and trusts through advisor-led wrap-fee programs and separately managed account/UMA offerings. The firm operates with a six-advisor team and provides non-discretionary advice, utilizing a platform that combines third-party sub-managers and model portfolios with annual account reviews.

Cary Kornick is a financial advisor at Journey Advisory Group, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Herr Investment Group LLC and Monere Investments, Inc. Journey Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy with strategic asset allocation and uses a variety of analysis methods and instruments, managing approximately $1.47 billion in assets.

Alec Riss is a financial advisor at SB Advisory, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and at Marco Technologies for two years. Alec holds the Series 66 designation. SB Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm with 34 advisors managing approximately $1.1 billion for over 2,600 clients. The firm serves individuals, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, various financial planning services, and access to third-party managers and model portfolios, primarily providing advice on a non-discretionary basis.

Kyle Hoskins is an advisor at American Community Wealth Management, LLC with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and has experience outside finance, including roles at Snuggery River Roadhouse and The University of Iowa. American Community Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses asset-allocation driven portfolios with a combination of advisor-managed accounts and third-party managers, and offers multiple platform choices including wrap programs that integrate trading, custody, and advisory services.

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.

Michael Niemczyk is a financial advisor with Capital Advisor Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has operated Michael Niemczyk Associates, Inc. since 2001 and is also involved with MLN Retirement Planning & Tax Planning, Inc. In addition to his advisory roles, Niemczyk participates as a member and educator with the nonprofit Society of Financial Awareness, providing financial education through community classes and workshops. Capital Advisor Network serves individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, charitable organizations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm applies a tactical investment approach utilizing data analytics and algorithmic signals, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management across various asset classes while accommodating client-specific restrictions.

Kevin Noonan is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at American Community Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2003. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. Noonan serves as a voting board member for the Family Health Partnership Clinic, a nonprofit health clinic. American Community Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, and institutions. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and planning solutions, combining in-house Advisor Managed Portfolios with access to multiple third-party platforms and wrap-fee programs.

George Hemsley is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Hemsley Advisors, Ltd. since 1988 and continues to advise clients through this firm based in Barrington, IL. Hemsley Advisors, Ltd. provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a fundamental analysis and long-term investment approach to develop individualized portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with financial planning available as part of their services or as standalone engagements.

James Hartwell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Essex LLC in Deer Park, Illinois, where he has worked since 1997. He has 25 years of experience in the industry and is part of a seven-advisor team. Essex LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $563 million for around 600 clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing model portfolios with a mix of equities, fixed income, ETFs, and investment company shares informed by fundamental, technical, and sector analysis.

Daniel Leitner is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Hendricks Wealth and Estate Management in Algonquin, IL, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hendricks, he held roles at Commerce Partners, LLC, Miller Commons, LLC, Rose Plaza Partners, Haill 911, Uline, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outside of his advisory work, Leitner is involved as a member or manager in several real estate and agriculture-related ventures, including a precision spray agriculture technology company. Hendricks Wealth and Estate Management serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The team manages assets across a diversified range of investments utilizing a multi-asset allocation approach grounded in fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Charles Ieuter is a financial advisor at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His career includes work at LPL Financial since 2014 and founding Secure Futures, Ltd. in 1983, where he currently serves as president. Sequoia Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative optimization, third-party research, and manager selection to tailor portfolios, offering both discretionary management and third-party strategist models.

Charles Melka is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. He also maintains a role with LPL Financial, LLC, where he has worked concurrently since 2015. Melka provides financial advisory services including insurance policy servicing for his clients. Sequoia Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative optimization, third-party research, and manager selection to tailor portfolios and provides both discretionary management and third-party strategist models.

Timothy O'Donnell is a financial advisor with Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Sequoia Wealth Management since 2015 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President and Chair of the Election Operations Committee for the Barrington Township Republican Organization. Sequoia Wealth Management advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative optimization, third-party research, and manager selection, offering discretionary management and third-party strategist models tailored to clients’ goals.

Nancy Effert is a financial advisor at Essex LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at ChangePath, LLC and Partnervest Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in life insurance and annuity sales through Effert Financial Solutions. Essex LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $563 million for around 600 clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consultation services, employing model portfolios and a range of analytical approaches to asset selection and monitoring.

Hannah Carter is a financial advisor at Carter Financial Group, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including LILA and Saint Julivert. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Carter Financial Group, Inc. is a team of five advisors managing approximately $382 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes proprietary model portfolios and a range of investment strategies, combining quantitative and technical analysis with third-party research.

Kent Alexander is a financial advisor with American Investors Company, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at American Investors Company since 2012 and also participates in insurance brokerage through Brady Harbord Payne Insurance Brokers. Outside of finance, Alexander is an artist who creates and promotes his own artwork. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, 401(k) advice, and conducts evaluations of third-party money managers while operating as both a registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser.

John Gillespie is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently a Senior Vice President at American Community Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Triad Advisors, Alight Financial Advisors, LLC, and Alight Solutions, LLC. American Community Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, group retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars, utilizing a combination of in-house portfolios and multiple third-party platforms.

Kevin Carter is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Carter Financial Group, Inc. and Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2019. His prior experience includes five years at VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an independent insurance agent focusing on life, health, and Medicare supplement insurance. Carter Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios and quantitative analysis combined with external platforms to manage client assets, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with specialized services such as retirement plan participant account management and cash management solutions.

Justin Nolan is a financial advisor with Essex LLC in Deer Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has been with Essex LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for FPI Inc., a forging industry company based in Houston, Texas, and participates on the finance committee of Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette, Illinois. Essex LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, pension, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-member investment policy committee to construct model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and sector analysis across various asset classes, managing approximately $649 million for over 570 client accounts as of year-end 2025.

Edward Scoby is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. He also has a tenure with LPL Financial dating back to 2010. Outside of his advisory roles, he collaborates with One Resource Group to provide life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Sequoia Wealth Management advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative optimization, third-party research, and manager selection to tailor portfolios, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.