Thomas Longo is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Forum Financial Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an accountant at Systems Accounting Services, Inc., a firm providing accounting and tax services. Forum Financial Management, LP offers fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also acts as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for independent RIAs, using model portfolios primarily based on a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with institutional mutual funds and ETFs.

Brian Savage is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked in various capacities within Forum Financial Management and his own firms since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent. 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, implementing portfolios primarily with institutional mutual funds and ETFs based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Mark Donatelli is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Forum Financial Management, LP since 2013 and is also president of Donatelli & Coules Financial Advisors, LLC and Donatelli & Coules, Ltd., a law firm where he serves as president and shareholder. 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, financial planning, and sub-advisory services primarily through its Forum Advisor Alliance division.

Emad Pervez is a financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Jaffe Tilchin, he worked at Farther and Nama Private Wealth and has academic experience from Midwestern University and Case Western Reserve University. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory, financial planning, institutional consulting, and private placement investment services. The firm manages accounts on discretionary and non-discretionary bases and provides specialized private fund operational services alongside its role as adviser to a performance-fee pooled investment vehicle.

Leon Kolodziej is a financial advisor with Forum Financial Management, LP, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Forum Financial Management since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales as an independent agent. 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, utilizing a Modern Portfolio Theory approach primarily with DFA mutual funds and ETFs.

Trent Fifield is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, and Charles Schwab. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, institutional, and intermediary clients. The firm uses a quantitatively driven, systematic process for investment decisions and offers a broad range of strategies including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income, options/defined-outcome overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Kenneth Shotsberger is a financial advisor at Victory Financial Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and Allstate Insurance. Outside of advising, he is a minority silent partner and investor in Greenbuild Capital, LLC. Victory Financial Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral analysis to construct diversified model portfolios.

Matthew Pope is an investment advisor representative at Latitude Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWN Securities, Inc. since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he owns an accounting and tax business and is an independent insurance agent. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Daniel Cohen is a financial advisor with Thurston Springer Advisors in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thurston Springer Financial, Nations Financial Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a tax consultant and also works occasionally as a DoorDash driver. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, employing both buy-and-hold and active investment strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jonathan De Moss is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mission Wealth Management, LP and has previously worked at Advance Capital Management, Inc., Foreside Fund Services, LLC, Innovator Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Advisers, Inc., and Edward Jones. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients including pension plans, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services, using a total picture approach that incorporates tax, trust, philanthropy, and risk planning tailored to client needs.

Christopher Mercer is a financial advisor at Lifeworks Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Mercer is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses, offering wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm uses both planning-based and risk-based investment approaches, incorporating model strategies with low-cost funds, individual securities, options, and third-party managers, while maintaining integrated tax and accounting capabilities through affiliated entities.

Paul Knier is a financial advisor with CL Wealth Management LLC in Big Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with CL Wealth Management since 2011 and also works with Cabot Lodge Securities. Outside of his advisory roles, Knier serves as the mayor of Big Lake, MN. CL Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and client education, tailoring investment strategies through fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Bradley Saurbaugh is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and various insurance carriers associated with W&R Insurance Agencies. He is also engaged in insurance sales through Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. as a financial associate. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual clients, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and institutional and corporate entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and various managed account solutions. The firm utilizes a range of investment approaches through individual advisers and third-party managers, and provides multiple execution pathways for clients.

Judith Rossetti is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience. She currently works at Forum Financial Management, LP and has previous experience at Macquarie Group and AMP Capital. She had a one-year career break prior to joining her current firm. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and supports independent advisors through its Forum Advisor Alliance division.

Richard Babjak Jr. is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Summit Financial in 2024, he worked at Midway Wealth Partners, LLC and World Equity Group, Inc. He is also involved in a separate business venture, Arlington Ventures. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services.

Cedric Mc Clain is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Rocket Mortgage. Outside of finance, he owns A1 Cloths LLC, a consulting business that assists local clothing brands with marketing and sourcing material suppliers. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm employs strategic asset allocation through model portfolios and integrates multidisciplinary planning with support from its parent firm, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

Richard Trittschuh is a financial advisor with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors since 2012 and is also a principal of the parent public accounting and consulting firm, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory and asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and business succession advisory, utilizing strategic asset allocation with both active and passive investment vehicles.

Christopher Dallas is a financial advisor at World Equity Group, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with World Equity Group since 2011. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers managed portfolios through its wrap-fee programs, combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Richard Levitz is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC in Deerfield, IL. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Triad Advisors. He is also involved in a coaching and facilitating business, The Glenmore Group, LLC, and serves as a part-time faculty member at the Lake Forest Center for Leadership. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental-analysis driven approach and integrates insurance and pension-consulting platforms in its advisory services.

Frank Griseta is a financial advisor with Focus Financial Network in Elk Grove Village, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Ameriprise prior to joining Focus Financial Network and OSAIC in 2010. Outside of financial advising, he co-owns a medical billing services business with his wife and operates a photography sole proprietorship. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advice and comprehensive planning services, emphasizing coordination with other professionals for estate and tax planning needs.