Benjamin Sevcik is a CFP® and PFS™ with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2014. He is also a partner at Forum Tax and Accounting Services LLC, where he provides accounting and tax preparation services. Forum Financial Management, LP offers fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients, while also acting as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, primarily using DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $9 billion in assets.

Michelle Weindruch is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Forum Financial Management, LP since 2012 and previously worked at Pinnacle Wealth Management, LLC and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services, including sub-advisory and back-office support for independent advisors and RIAs.

Dennis Lipoff is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he owns an independent insurance sales business focusing on health, life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Ausdal Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $3.73 billion through a network of investment advisor representatives, offering a range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients’ specific needs.

Eric Billimoria is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sowell Management. He previously worked at Concert Wealth Management, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. In addition to advising, he engages in tax return preparation seasonally from January through mid-April. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs various investment styles and offers model portfolios, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

John White is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Nuveen Investments, LLC for 24 years prior to joining JMG Financial Group Ltd, where he has been since 2020. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive wealth management and portfolio management services supported by in-house tax consulting. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and uses a variety of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and alternative investments.

Bryant Merryman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Lido Advisors, HighTower Securities, and Merrill. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm offering wealth management, financial planning, and personalized portfolio management primarily for affluent individuals and families, as well as entities like pension plans and endowments. The firm employs customized, long-term strategies across a broad range of investments and includes risk management and retirement plan fiduciary services as part of its platform.

Christy Pedersen is a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group Ltd with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has previously worked at Rockefeller & Co and Whitnell & Co. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive wealth and portfolio management along with tax consulting and private investment fund advice. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation complemented by tactical shifts reviewed by an investment committee.

Matthew Grubb is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at JMG Financial Group Ltd since 2006. He is based in Downers Grove, IL. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with a focus on strategic asset allocation and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles, including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and private investments.

Anes Kadiric is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor at Performance Wealth with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Performance Wealth Partners, William Blair, Edward Jones, Stericycle, and Sports Made Personal. Performance Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, using customized portfolios primarily composed of low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on long-term investment strategies and ongoing client account oversight.

Kevin Brown is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, based in Palos Hills, IL, with five years of industry experience. He has held roles at Futurity First Insurance Group and United Insurance Services, Ltd., and operates an independent business offering photo ID products. Sequent Planning, LLC (doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management) is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisers using a structured risk framework and diversified investment approaches.

Jonathan Rogers is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Forum Financial Management, LP since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Downers Grove, Illinois. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, offering model portfolios grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily implemented with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs.

T Buchanan is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ausdal in 2021, Buchanan worked at Highpoint Advisor Group Dba Safe Harbor Retirement and LPL Financial. He is also the owner of Safe Harbor Retirement Consultants, LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales and wealth management activities. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Guy Abbanat is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. in Schaumburg, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2011. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based 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 managed portfolios through its wrap-fee programs, combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Erik Faust is a CFP® at JMG Financial Group Ltd with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at JMG Financial Group continuously since 2011. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and financial consulting. The firm uses a planning-based, long-term investment approach that includes strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments approved by an investment committee.

Elijah Pinkevich is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Streamline Financial Services and Capstone Financial Advisors. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs and emphasizes a predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

Anthony Tursich is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Calamos Advisors LLC, Pearl Impact Capital, and Trillium Asset Management. He also serves as an uncompensated Investment Advisory Board Member for Multnomah County, where he meets quarterly to review portfolio performance and compliance. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment process combining individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private funds, frequently utilizing affiliated sub-advisers and specialized strategies.

Kenneth Mitchell is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Valic Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. Mitchell also maintains an outside insurance broker role focused on health insurance commissions. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, overseeing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and financial planning services, with investment strategies tailored to each client and integrated third-party management options.

George Czerwionka is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Park Ridge, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Archer Investment Corporation since 2014 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Frank J. Baker Company since 2001. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm emphasizes a tailored investment process that considers cash flow, risk tolerance, and tax concerns, offering both discretionary management and model-based strategies.

Kevin Brainerd is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He serves at HighPoint Planning Partners, where he has worked since 2016, and is also affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes a decade at HighPoint Advisor Group DBA OnPath. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and acts as sponsor and manager of a wrap-fee program, implementing portfolios through fundamental analysis and a variety of investment vehicles.

Roger Ensminger is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009 and has operated his own practice, Roger J. Ensminger & Associates, since 2016. He occasionally sells life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. HighPoint Advisor Group serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm builds investment portfolios using fundamental analysis and utilizes a variety of platforms and investment vehicles tailored to client needs.