Yunfan Ye is a financial advisor at Estate & Trust Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Estate & Trust Advisors, Yunfan held positions at Lepolion Entertainment, Jarrett Digital, American Bear Logistics, Gemdale USA Corporation, and Escape Velocity Creative Agency. Estate & Trust Advisors provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm utilizes a core-and-satellite strategic asset allocation approach combining mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by third-party research and ongoing portfolio supervision.

Jonathan Hokin is an investment advisor representative at Hokin Investment Advisors Inc. in Northbrook, IL, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hokin Investment Advisors since 2016, where he manages client portfolios and retirement plans and leads business development. Hokin Investment Advisors provides portfolio construction, asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plans. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard using low-cost investment vehicles and offers educational seminars and pension consulting, including participant enrollment and plan-level education.

Dustin Decker is a financial advisor at North Shore Capital Group Investment Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 credential and has five years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining North Shore Capital Group in 2021, he spent 30 years at R.E. Decker PC. North Shore Capital Group Investment Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, using diversified portfolios that include low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks, bonds, REITs, and alternative investments. The firm serves approximately 316 clients with about $38 million in assets under management and follows a primarily long-term investment orientation while employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Gregory Anderson is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at SCV Capital LLC since 2021 and previously spent five years at PPM America. SCV Capital LLC provides investment management primarily to pooled investment vehicles and institutional-type clients, focusing on fundamental analysis of public equities and private securities. The firm emphasizes private-fund governance and operational review, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a preference for longer-term strategies.

Erin Zylka is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Whealthy Empowerment Network and has previously worked at firms including Resolute Wealth Advisor, Inc. and Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC. Zylka also owns and operates Kona Financial Planning, an investment advisory firm. Whealthy Empowerment Network is a two-advisor registered investment adviser that provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using a range of instruments and analysis methods, managing approximately $106 million in client assets.

Jonathan Rigoni is a financial advisor with North Shore Capital Group Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a member and insurance agent with North Shore Capital Group Insurance Solutions, LLC, and operates a golf business, NSCG Golf, LLC. North Shore Capital Group Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a long-term orientation, also sponsoring affiliated private funds through an affiliated general partner entity.

Patrick Nord is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Treetop Wealth Management, LLC since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Northfield, IL. Treetop Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, small businesses, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a risk-management, client-specific approach with tailored asset allocation using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and alternative investments.

Timothy Streid is a financial advisor with Macro Wealth Management, Inc. in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Wealth Designs, Inc. since 2002 and holds leadership roles in several non-investment businesses, including serving as president and partial owner of companies in the crane service, insurance, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors. Macro Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as certain retirement and profit-sharing plans by providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. The firm employs a client-specific planning process using L.E.A.P. software and implements investment strategies primarily through third-party money managers, supporting clients with periodic reviews and documented investment policy statements.

Alexander Wasiunec is a financial advisor at Mendel Money Management Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mendel Money Management, he worked at Stepan Company and United Parcel Service. He serves as a board member and volunteer for the American Ukrainian Youth Association, a cultural youth organization. Mendel Money Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $317 million in client assets and offers customized portfolios using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, supplemented by third-party research, with a distinctive use of options and other derivatives for income generation or protection.

Gregg Shamberg is a financial advisor at Mulberry Capital Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Peak6 Capital Management LLC and Peak6 Investments, L.P. from 2010 to 2024. Mulberry Capital Management LLC provides discretionary asset management and sub-advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and other investment advisory firms. The firm employs a mixed investment approach combining fundamental, charting, and cyclical analysis, alongside selective use of covered options for hedging and income generation.

Marco Shaw is a financial advisor at Momentum Wealth Management in Northfield, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Momentum Wealth Management since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, his work experience includes roles at Walmart, Hi-Five Sports, and the Mount Prospect Park District. Momentum Wealth Management provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of modern portfolio theory, quantitative methods, and third-party model portfolios to implement client portfolios, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jessica Merino is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Merino Wealth Management since 2014. Prior to that, she worked at IC Advisory Services Inc. and The Investment Center Inc. from 2016 to 2022. Merino Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and business clients with portfolio management and financial planning services, offering tailored investment management, comprehensive planning, and third-party manager recommendations. The firm employs an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory and provides services including discretionary account supervision and semi-annual reporting.

Bret Kinnamon is an investment advisory representative at Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II with 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kinnamon & Associates since 1994 and with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as vice president at Kinnamon Accounting Service, focusing on tax and accounting duties, and is a licensed notary public. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II provides advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers individual portfolio management, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and long-term investment.

Tyler Pera is a financial advisor at Certitude Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Certitude Advisors since 2014. Certitude Advisors serves individual and institutional private clients, including senior corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management along with financial, retirement, and tax planning, focusing on a long-term investment horizon and individualized portfolio management.

Kyle Kinnamon is a financial advisor at Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Cetera. In addition to financial advising, he owns and operates Kinnamon Accounting Service, providing tax and accounting services. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with a focus on asset allocation and long-term purchase strategies, providing monthly portfolio reviews and performance reporting.

Andrew Gjertsen is a financial advisor at Engage Wealth Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previous work experience at Medline Industries, LP, H.E. Williams, Inc., Platformatics Inc., and Indiana University. Engage Wealth Group provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and trusts. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to develop individualized investment plans and employs strategies including discretionary portfolio management, options-based strategies, and the use of third-party money managers.

Wayne Carr is a financial advisor with Main Street Investment Advisors, LLC in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Main Street Investment Advisors since 2008. Main Street Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals and private foundations, offering discretionary portfolio management and asset-allocation advice across various asset classes. The firm employs a buy-and-hold strategy focused on large-cap companies and incorporates option strategies and other derivatives with client approval to enhance income and provide downside protection.

Patrick Sweeney is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc. since 2001. Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates provides personalized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, integrates tax preparation into its advisory services, and employs a mix of fundamental and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Aaron Izenstark is a financial advisor at IRON Financial LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Iron Financial Management since 1994. IRON Financial, along with its affiliate IRON Wealth Holdings, serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and private funds. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes, personalized indexing, and private investment advisory services, combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in its investment approach.

Charles Lief is a financial advisor at Rudwall Wealth Management LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Rudwall Wealth Management since 2016. Rudwall Wealth Management serves a small client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized wealth management services with a long-term investment approach, primarily using fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles tailored to client risk profiles.