John Graham is a financial advisor with 15 Wealth Advisors LLC in Mundelein, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, TSFG, LLC, and entrepreneurial experience with Pizzeria Deville. 15 Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and employer-focused retirement plan consulting. The firm builds customized portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, typically recommending ETFs and offering ongoing portfolio monitoring and reviews.

Donald Kolb is a financial advisor with Inspirion Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined the firm in 2024 and has prior work experience at Baxter Healthcare International and Medline Industries. Inspirion Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages discretionary wrap comprehensive portfolio management accounts and offers standalone financial planning and employer retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Noel Cooper is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked for RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 10 years. He is a member of the boards of the Highland Park Community Nursery School & Day Care Center and The Art Center Highland Park, where he contributes to fundraising and community outreach efforts. Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $669 million for around 360 clients. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management services, including financial planning and portfolio management tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and ongoing monitoring.

Matthew Liggett is a financial advisor at 15 Wealth Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously been self-employed for sixteen years before joining LPL Financial and 15 Wealth Advisors LLC. 15 Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and employer-focused retirement plan consulting. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, typically recommending ETFs and providing ongoing portfolio monitoring.

William Boggess is a financial advisor at Rodgers Brothers, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Rodgers Brothers since 2008. Rodgers Brothers provides discretionary, full-scale portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm employs a value-oriented investment process that combines fundamental and technical research with sector and macro-economic analysis to construct portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Blake Sciera is a financial advisor at Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he held roles at Saint Xavier University, Orland Physical Therapy, and Moraine Valley Community College. Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management is a team-based SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $669 million for about 360 clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning and portfolio management for individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, utilizing a mix of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Reid Graham is a financial advisor at Inspirion Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Inspirion Wealth Advisors, he held roles at Wealth Distribution Strategies, the Wisconsin State Capitol, Dixon Ticonderoga Company, and Wisconsin Swim Academy. Inspirion Wealth Advisors manages approximately $1.39 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning with a team of nine advisors.

Richard Young is a financial advisor at Inspirion Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Inspirion since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he conducts fixed insurance business through various insurance companies. Inspirion Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages discretionary wrap fee portfolio accounts using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and offers tax and corporate planning services alongside its advisory and broker-dealer related offerings.

John Anderson is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, CUSO Financial Services, and Baxter Credit Union. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a substantial wrap fee program representing a significant portion of its assets under management.

Jeffrey Hughes is a financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at 15 Wealth Advisors LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with several firms, including LPL Financial LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and American General Financial Advisors. Hughes is involved in supporting independent investment advisory firms and manages his own business entity for tax and investment purposes. 15 Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and employer-focused retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios using ETFs and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, typically delivering investment management under written agreements with ongoing monitoring.

James Barnash is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Invst, LLC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Ns Capital, LLC and Edelman Financial Services, LLC among others. He is also involved in tax accounting and insurance services outside of his advisory role. Invst, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.565 billion in assets. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios and supports its clients with ongoing monitoring, reporting tools, and third-party platforms.

James Hagen is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Thrivent Financial. Outside of advising, he is a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams Momentum and provides foster care services. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a significant wrap fee program.

Justin Stender is a financial advisor at Alley Company with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Morningstar Investment Services, Inc. for 24 years before joining Alley Company. Alley Investment Management Company provides discretionary separate-account portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, institutions, foundations, and family offices. The firm focuses on tax-conscious, long-term large-cap equity strategies combined with customized asset-allocation programs, utilizing ETFs, options, and margin where appropriate.

Daniel Nagel is a financial advisor with TSFG, LLC in Lake Forest, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with TSFG, LLC since 2015 and has a concurrent affiliation with LPL Financial dating back to 2004. Outside of advisory services, he has engaged in offering non-variable insurance products including disability and universal life insurance. TSFG, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis in security selection, tailoring portfolios to client objectives, and offers additional services such as retirement-plan advisory and review of clients’ outside assets.

Richard Kolb III is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Inspirion Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Baxter International Inc. from 2016 to 2018. He is on the board of directors for Michael Matters Org., a non-investment-related organization. Inspirion Wealth Advisors manages approximately $1.39 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and ongoing retirement plan consulting using both fundamental and technical analysis, including strategies such as option writing and margin borrowing.

Kevin Silverman is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Carmel Capital Partners, LLC and also owns Madison Partners, L.C., a business involved in research, publishing, and content creation. Since 2023, he has been teaching investing and portfolio management to graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Carmel Capital Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental valuation focused on free cash flow and capital preservation, and it sponsors and manages multiple private funds and special purpose vehicles.

Michael Gibbons is a financial advisor with TSFG, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at TSFG, LLC since 2015 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2004. TSFG, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family members, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis for security selection and offers tailored portfolio management with regular reviews, alongside operating a proprietary wrap-fee program and multiple DBA offices.

Keaton Messerschmidt is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. He is also involved with Baxter Credit Union as Senior Manager of Private Client Services. Additionally, Messerschmidt participates in a customer experience certificate program at Valparaiso University. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, and it operates a significant wrap fee program with approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets under management.

Mark Saran is a financial advisor with North Shore Private Asset Management, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience with prior roles at Neuberger Berman LLC, Altegris Investments, JVM Securities, LLC, and Esbjorn, LLC. North Shore Private Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to offer customized portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services, with a notable focus on state and municipal government relationships and operational support for plan administration.

Chad Codak is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. His prior work includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and Bass Pro Shops. Outside of advising, he maintains a role at Bass Pro Shops. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach, utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios, and manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets through a team of 15 advisors.