Paul Brandwein is a financial advisor at PCFO Capital with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including First Trust Advisors L.P. and Capital Integration Systems, LLC. PCFO Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term trading orientation, tailoring portfolios to clients’ goals, tax considerations, and risk tolerances.

Charles Brown III is a financial advisor at CB3 Financial Group, Inc. in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with CB3 Financial Group in various capacities since 2006. The firm provides investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, families, business entities, and nonprofit organizations. CB3 offers discretionary portfolio management through several programs that utilize fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, including an aggressive strategy focused on global equities and emerging companies in generative artificial intelligence.

Scott Neubauer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Wisdom Investments with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Solace Hospice & Palliative Care and Watershed Ministries, reflecting a diverse career path. Neubauer is based in Hoffman Estates, IL. Wisdom Investments offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, nonprofits, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, providing tiered planning services and client education through seminars and workshops.

Lisa Conrath Bova is a financial advisor at Lenity Financial, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Lenity Financial since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is a senior independent consultant for BeautyCounter and a partner and blogger for Simply Better Choices, a health and wellbeing blog. Lenity Financial, Inc. is a fee-only, state-registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, business owners, professionals, families, trusts, estates, and select institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with participant education, using strategic, diversified allocations tailored to clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and tax situations.

Terrence Burke is a financial advisor at Trader Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience and a Series 65 designation. He previously worked at Rothschild Financial Partners, LLC and has been with Trader Wealth Management since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he provides consulting services to a family-owned painting business and prepares daily Corn volume and open interest reports for a CME broker. Trader Wealth Management serves primarily individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management with an emphasis on strategic and tactical asset allocation, global diversification, and personalized Investment Policy Statements.

Darin Roth is a financial advisor with Cambier Capital, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at 2642 Capital, LLC, Stenger Tax Advisory, LLC, Stenger Family Office, LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Guggenheim Investments. Roth is a co-founder and former operational manager of Stenger Tax Advisory LLC, a certified public accounting firm. Cambier Capital provides wealth management and investment services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm offers customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income securities, employing a long-term investment approach alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

Brian Atkins is a financial advisor with Significant Wealth Partners LLC in Cary, IL, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Heritage Strategic Wealth, LLC, Wealth Builder Funds LLC, Kingsview Asset Management, and has been managing Atkins & Associates since 2007, where he serves as CEO and operates exempt hedge funds. Atkins is also a licensed insurance agent and offers related advisory services through his firm. Significant Wealth Partners serves individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, offering diversified strategies including managed accounts, options, and selective use of leveraged ETFs.

Bahman Barzideh is a financial advisor at Barzideh & Nadeau Wealth Management LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Apollon Wealth Management, Piershale Financial, and Triad Advisors Inc. Barzideh & Nadeau Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers access to a broad range of strategies, including alternative investments, margin, and options.

Austin Kight is a financial advisor at Cambier Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including 2642 Capital, LLC, ALPS Distributors, Inc., PT Asset Management LLC, Performance Trust Capital Partners LLC, Innovator Capital Management, Foreside Fund Services, LLC, and Weber Shandwick. Cambier Capital provides continuous wealth and investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income securities, employing a primarily long-term investment approach with flexibility to adjust based on client objectives or market conditions.

Jeremiah Yi is a financial advisor with Cambier Capital, LLC in Wheaton, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PT Asset Management LLC, Performance Trust Capital Partners LLC, and ALPS Distributors, Inc. Cambier Capital provides wealth management and investment services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolios typically consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income securities, employing a long-term investment approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis and independent third-party manager oversight.

Scott Smith is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Stephen Smith Financial Inc. and has held roles at Significant Wealth Partners LLC, Capital Management Consultants, and other firms. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales. Stephen Smith Financial Inc. provides discretionary investment advisory and managed-account services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management across various asset classes and one-time financial planning with ongoing oversight. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that integrates asset allocation, technical analysis, and may utilize third-party sub-advisors, supported by proprietary AI and machine-learning tools.

Brian Green is a financial advisor at Capital Management Group, Inc. in St. Charles, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Management Group since 2001. Capital Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a buy-and-hold investment approach with a focus on conservative fixed-income management, serving both retail and certain institutional-style clients.

Albert Von Holt is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been the principal of Von Holt Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1992. The firm is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and trust clients. Von Holt Financial Advisors manages client assets using Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily investing in no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates with clients’ estate, tax, and insurance advisors.

Lindsay Guido is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Conifer Bay Capital LLC since 2021, following roles at ChangePath, LLC, Effert Financial Solutions, and Partnervest Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, she is also a stock photographer with images licensed through iStock by Getty Images. Conifer Bay Capital LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, and it incorporates margin trading and option strategies in its investment approach.

Robert Gephart is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is a principal at Cantlon Financial Planning LLC and also owns a web design and IT support business that he operates outside of securities trading hours. Cantlon Financial Planning LLC offers personalized financial planning and discretionary asset management to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fundamental analysis and client-specific investment programs, including options strategies, and manages approximately $125 million across about 99 client relationships.

John Kosar is a financial advisor at Asbury Research LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Asbury Investment Management LLC from 2018 to 2023 and has been with Asbury Research since 2005. Asbury Research LLC provides subscription-based investment research and model portfolios to individual investors, money managers, and third-party advisers. The firm’s research focuses on growth equities, income securities, and high-yield bonds using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Michelle Smalenberger is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Financial Design Studio, Inc. since 2017 and previously spent 12 years at Kabarec Financial Advisors, Ltd. Financial Design Studio, Inc. serves individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm provides additional services including personal tax preparation, business bookkeeping, and educational seminars, emphasizing long-term asset allocation and buy-and-hold strategies using mutual funds and ETFs.

Kevin Kleinman is a financial advisor at Blue Haven Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Blue Haven Capital since 2018. Prior to that, he was involved with Shoot90 and WatchHimTrade.com for several years. Blue Haven Capital is a fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, family foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside options strategies and select private credit and equity investments tailored to client suitability.

Alice Brown is a financial advisor at CB3 Financial Group, Inc. in Glen Ellyn, IL, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with CB3 Financial Group since 2006. CB3 Financial Group provides investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, families, business entities, and non-profit organizations. The firm offers actively managed equity and bond strategies, derivatives, and alternative investments through discretionary portfolio management programs that utilize fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Thomas Guyett is a financial advisor at Cantlon Financial Planning LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. and Dreher & Associates, Inc. since the early 2000s. Cantlon Financial Planning LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary asset management to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs client-specific investment programs documented by investment policy statements and utilizes fundamental analysis, including options and other derivatives strategies, while conducting monthly account reviews.