Kaitlyn Hedger is a financial advisor at PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at PrairieView Wealth Partners since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Midwest Legacy Group, LLC and The Millennium Group, Where Service Matters. PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and businesses. The firm integrates tax-preparation services through an affiliated entity and uses a fundamental analysis approach to build customized investment portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and other assets.

Michael Thompson is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Thompson Capital Management, LLC and Little Harbor Advisors, LLC, where he holds the role of Portfolio Manager. His prior experience includes positions at Kaizen Advisory and Typhon Capital. Thompson Capital Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, and also serves other advisers through sub-advisory arrangements. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach across multiple strategies, utilizing equities, fixed income, options, and exchange-traded products, including derivatives and VIX-linked instruments.

Kevin Griffin is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Griffin Financial Advisors, LLC since 2016. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans, offering personalized financial planning and portfolio management tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance. Griffin Financial Advisors combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and provides periodic reviews and documented financial plans through a seven-step process.

Christian Crum is a financial advisor at Midwest Investment and Retirement Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Indiana University for six years. Christian also maintains a role at Midwest Wealth Builders, Inc., where he has been active for over a decade. Midwest Investment and Retirement Management, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth households by providing discretionary portfolio management across equities, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified, balanced allocations tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and offers retirement planning support alongside educational seminars.

Gary Crum is a financial advisor at Midwest Investment and Retirement Management, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Midwest Investment and Retirement Management since 2013, as well as at The Retirement Store Inc. since 2024. Prior to his advisory roles, he was employed at Indiana Wesleyan University for nine years. Midwest Investment and Retirement Management, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth households with discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes and offers retirement planning support and educational seminars. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified, balanced allocations tailored to client risk tolerance, managing most accounts on a discretionary basis while allowing written investment restrictions.

David Latko is a financial advisor with Latko Wealth Management, Ltd. in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Latko Wealth Management since 2016 and has worked at LPL Financial since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he runs Latko Media Enterprises Ltd., which encompasses his book writing, magazine writing, radio show, seminars, and public speaking. Latko Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and hourly consulting primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as foundations, endowments, and corporate clients. The firm uses a personalized, goal-based process and offers portfolios with a range of asset types, monitored and rebalanced periodically with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Frank Pavlica is a financial advisor with Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial LLC, and has operated his own CPA firm since 1976. He serves on the board of directors for Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company and provides tax preparation and accounting services through his CPA practice. Strategic Investment Solutions is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm offering discretionary portfolio management and model-portfolio services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a hybrid passive investment approach based on asset allocation and the Efficient Markets framework, using institutional funds primarily from Dimensional Fund Advisors and maintaining a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy with periodic reviews.

Michael Sedlak is a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Sikich Financial and also serves as a manager for Golden Trail Advisers, where he has worked since 2010. Sedlak holds a Series 63 license and is based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Sikich Financial is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a diversified, asset-class-based investment approach emphasizing passive strategies and integrates investment management with financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Jay Faler is a financial advisor at Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Standard Bank & Trust from 2012 to 2016 before joining Providence Wealth Advisors in 2017. Providence Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals and uses asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios.

Rita Bunch is a financial advisor at 4 Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and 4 Wealth Advisors since 2012. Additionally, she is involved with 4Wealth Insurance Group, where she evaluates life insurance needs. 4 Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning using a range of analytical methods, with a distinctive affiliation to an accounting firm and related insurance entity.

Christopher Gonzales is a financial advisor at 4Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Brickwork Financial Planning, Ltd., 4Wealth Advisors, Inc., IPI Wealth Management, Inc., and Investment Planners Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell fixed insurance products such as life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care. 4Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a range of analytical methods and offers customizable portfolio management along with integrated services through affiliated accounting and insurance entities.

Douglas Degroot is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2010. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Frankfort, IL. Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm uses asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory to build diversified portfolios and serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning at no additional charge.

Felicia Gates is a financial advisor at Polaris Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, she serves as an accountant for the Samuel Dewitt Proctor Conference, a nonprofit focused on human rights and social justice. Polaris Wealth Management advises individual investors and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, customized financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm applies modern portfolio theory to asset allocation and offers educational seminars for retirement plan clients.

Terrence Heafey is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently with 4 Wealth Advisors, Inc. He has worked at several firms including PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc., Brickwork Financial Planning, LTD, and Ipi Asset Management, Inc. He serves on the Palos Consolidated Elementary School District 118 School Board. 4 Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and offers customized portfolios, with continuous monitoring and annual reviews.

Guadalupe Lechuga is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Audible Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Audible Wealth in 2025, Lechuga worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2019 to 2025 and has experience with WilsonHCG. Audible Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, business development clients, and retirement plans by providing financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach and offers distinctive operational features such as a wrap-fee program, bill-pay services, and educational seminars.

Christos Kyros is a financial advisor at MPS-LORIA Financial Planners, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with MPS-LORIA since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance. MPS-LORIA Financial Planners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an open-architecture, predominantly discretionary investment approach that emphasizes diversified allocations using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, supported by quantitative screening and research.

Steven Jacobson is a financial advisor with Chicago Investment Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed fixed insurance agent. Chicago Investment Advisory Group provides discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation driven strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering both long-term buy-and-hold and active trading approaches.

James Viktora is a financial advisor with Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Paychex. He is also involved with PayEntry, a business outside of his advisory work. Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services and model portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a passive, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach implemented through proprietary model portfolios and institutional funds.

Gregory Nickum is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with 4Wealth Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2023, following a 12-year tenure at Retirement Income Management, Inc. 4Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a range of analytical methods and offers customized portfolio management alongside modular and comprehensive financial planning.

Joseph Dawczak is a financial advisor at Chicago Investment Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2011. Outside of advising, he is a general partner in a real estate partnership where he handles bookkeeping and shares in profits and losses. Chicago Investment Advisory Group provides discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation driven strategies using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers financial consulting and independent research while coordinating with clients’ outside professionals.