Scott Svoboda is a financial advisor at Farther with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Royal Fund Management, LLC DBA Tru Financial Strategies. Svoboda is also president of Svoboda Financial Group, Inc., where he operates an independent insurance agency focused on fixed annuities, Medicare supplements, life insurance, and long-term care. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios or bespoke allocations, algorithmic rebalancing, and a selection of exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Marzena Hanek is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Mercer since 2017, with a brief hiatus from 2016 to 2017. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals and families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach that emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other strategies.

Kyle Stokien is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following 17 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients, utilizing centralized investment resources and a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Marcie Nach is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. She previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Strategic Wealth Partners Group LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach emphasizing tax- and fee-sensitivity and combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Eric Otto is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2006 and is also affiliated with Triad Financial Group, LLC since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the executive committee of the South Bay Beach Club in the Cayman Islands. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers, while offering advisors discretion in portfolio construction and a variety of program structures.

Ernesto Aranda is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with The Huntington Investment Company and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. He has also been affiliated with DePaul University for ten years. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. Its programs use an open-architecture model combining third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank models, offering various wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Kidus Yared Bayou is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services holding a Series 66 designation and entering his first year in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Swiss Re and educational positions at The College of Wooster, Ethio-Parents' School, and the British International School. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models and a range of advisory services supported by affiliates across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Matthew Cox is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Strategic Wealth Partners. His background also includes roles outside of finance, such as positions with Dish Network and Indiana University Athletic Department. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates fundamental and quantitative analysis, utilizing a broad range of public and alternative investment strategies combined with affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Iain Mckinney is a financial advisor at William Blair with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with William Blair & Company since 2010. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm follows an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models, third-party sub-advisers, and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

David Mcguffey is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021, following seven years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and a range of affiliated and unaffiliated managers to deliver tailored wealth solutions across various client segments.

Frank Hirsch is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WealthPoint LLC, Kestra Advisory, Lion Street Advisors, and NFP Advisor Services. Hirsch is also active as an insurance producer through WealthPoint. TLG Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment supervisory and portfolio management services, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios, combining fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach.

Brad Goldberg is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and activity as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Luigi Mancusi is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2012. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment programs through various account types and manages strategies using a network of independent advisors and sub-advisors.

Jason Mudrock is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following six years at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and institutional participants. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and tailored strategies, offering services through both direct and partner-based programs within a large integrated financial group.

Michael Jones is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including LPL Financial, GWM Advisors, and Ameritas Investment Company. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with The Arboretum Club and worked for Amazon Flex. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs using a mix of in-house model portfolios and third-party managers, and maintains integrations with its Ameritas affiliates to support a diverse range of client needs.

Joseph Holakovsky is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Elgin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2016. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and manages investments via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Thomas Herzing is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He has been with Mercer since 2015. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor tilts, supported by various implementation options and a range of affiliated service lines.

Meya Myrick is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has prior work experience with Dean Dorton, Gap Inc, American Eagle Outfitters, and the University of Kentucky. Outside of her advisory role, Myrick works part-time as a fitness coach at Solidcore in Chicago. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and a range of advisory platforms, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to offer integrated wealth management solutions.

Victor Champney is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved with The UTC Tax Busters and Inheritguard, LLC. Outside of finance, he operates a music studio, provides music lessons, and performs as a member of a musical band. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by a large advisor network and multiple program platforms.

Brian Shevitz is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Mesirow Financial Investment Management’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm utilizes both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products, emphasizing portfolio construction through investment policy development and due diligence across various asset classes.