James Chase Jr. is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Level Four Advisory Services and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in retail work at local farmers markets and has engagements related to solar energy. HighPoint Advisor Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental analysis with a variety of investment vehicles and custodied program solutions, managing approximately $4.0 billion in client assets.

Mitchell Despinich is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Client Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he sells insurance products including life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance through his financial services practice. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through about 50 investment advisor representatives and manages approximately $1.05 billion across over 3,200 client accounts.

Srbo Radisavljevic is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC. His career includes roles at KRD Wealth Management LLC and Strategic Edge Wealth Management, as well as operating as an independent insurance agent through his sole proprietorship since 1999. Radisavljevic also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes asset allocation alongside strategies such as dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and options-based portfolios, and it is notable for its affiliation with a third-party administrator/pension consulting business and its $1.57 billion in assets under advisement as a 3(21) adviser.

James Noe is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and utilizes an in-house Investment Management & Research team to guide investment decisions.

John Campbell is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Calamos Financial Services LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Prior to joining Calamos, he worked at U.S. Bank. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and ongoing monitoring using a mix of individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

David Kujawa is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at HighPoint Planning Partners. He has been with HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC (DBA OnPath Financial, LLC) since 2013 and also maintains a relationship with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the collection of watches. HighPoint Advisor Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs fundamental analysis to construct individualized investment policies and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles and custodial program solutions, managing approximately $4.0 billion in client assets.

David Anderson is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Butler Brothers, Wolverine Trading, UMB Bank, and State Street. Outside of his advisory work, he provides security services for the Chicago Cubs. Financial & Tax Architects offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary investment strategies utilizing ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.

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 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2012. She previously worked at Pinnacle Wealth Management, LLC and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. from 2011 to 2023. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory primarily using DFA mutual funds and ETFs.

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® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Sowell Financial Services, LLC since 2016 and previously at Concert Wealth Management, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax return preparation services during tax season. Sowell Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser with over 100 advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-branch independent-contractor model and a range of investment strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

John White is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at JMG Financial Group Ltd. since 2020. Prior to joining JMG, he spent 24 years at Nuveen Investments, LLC. JMG Financial Group Ltd. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management, financial advisory, retirement plan consulting, and tax consulting services. The firm manages approximately $6.36 billion in assets with a team of 64 advisors, employing a strategic asset allocation approach overseen by an investment committee and offering a range of fee structures and specialized services.

Bryant Merryman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mission Wealth Management, LP since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Lido Advisors, HighTower Securities, and Merrill. Mission Wealth Management, LP is a multi-team firm managing approximately $17 billion, serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and institutional retirement plan services, utilizing a tiered service model and a long-term investment approach that includes alternative investments and third-party sub-advisors.

Christy Pedersen is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. She currently serves as a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group, Ltd., having previously worked at Rockefeller & Co. and Whitnell & Co. JMG Financial Group, Ltd. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering discretionary investment management, financial advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach overseen by an investment committee and manages approximately $6.36 billion in assets across a team of 64 advisors.

Matthew Grubb is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with JMG Financial Group, Ltd. in Downers Grove, IL since 2006. JMG Financial Group provides wealth management, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation and offers additional services such as in-house tax consulting and private investment fund advice.

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 financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including his current roles at Sequent Planning, Futurity First Insurance Group, and United Insurance Services. In addition to advising, he has been involved with MyCard Photo ID Products since 2014. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm uses a structured risk framework and a combination of firm-developed models, third-party managers, and customized allocations to deliver advisory services through its network of approximately 97 independent investment adviser representatives.

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., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2011. WORLD EQUITY GROUP, Inc. offers 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 uses discretionary third-party money managers and a risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation within its managed portfolio programs.