John Welch is a financial advisor with William Blair, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is a private investor and board member of INFOTOUCH Corp, a POS software developer, and is the owner of Yorkshire Motorsports LLC, a business selling personal car parts collected over five decades. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

James Benages is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Numark Credit Union, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Benages is also involved with Resource Ins & Fin Group, where he provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance services. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Anthony Dinverno is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. He previously worked at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC for 13 years before joining Corient and its affiliated entities. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates internal security strategies with third-party managers and incorporates risk management tools and alternative investment options when appropriate.

Joshua Schafer is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and JP Morgan Chase NA. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as charitable organizations and corporations. The firm employs an open-architecture investment model that integrates third-party sub-managers and affiliate private bank models, offering a range of wrap-fee programs primarily through the Envestnet MAS platform.

Brian Kotowski is a financial advisor with &PARTNERS in Arlington Heights, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at UPS for six years and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for 20 years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, foundations, universities, trusts, private businesses, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Alp Gundes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs Ayco, he held positions at Crowe and Mortenson, and spent time at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines centralized investment resources and internal strategy groups with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary managers to deliver tailored wealth solutions.

Sean Koelbl is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ayco/Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent 22 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and integrates services across affiliates such as banking and retirement consulting to provide tailored wealth management solutions.

Joseph Nogal is a financial advisor at William Blair with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair since 2017 and previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. from 2012 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm uses an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and offers proprietary models and access to private and co-investment opportunities.

Dustin Kriengsak Obhas is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has worked at several related firms since 2011, including CLA Financial Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach blending passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Francis Fazio III is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently advising at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services. His prior experience includes roles at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Bouchey Financial Group. 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 employs strategic and tactical allocation models and offers specialized services such as Private Family Office programs and Financial Wellness initiatives, leveraging its integration within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Scott Loochtan is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including AW Securities, Arbor Point Advisors, and Securities America. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of multiple insurance agencies and is involved in managing a horse barn operation with his daughter. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio strategies combining model allocations and specialized approaches, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and technology to manage held-away retirement accounts.

Obrian Phillips is a financial advisor at William Blair with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with William Blair since 2017, following nine years at CITIGROUP. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes active, research-driven management across various asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, private funds, and co-investment opportunities.

Qheliswa Simelane is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Goldman Sachs and prior positions at Chicago Catholic Charities and in education. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm employs tailored allocation models and manager selections supported by proprietary and third-party research, and offers a wide range of services and platforms integrated within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Jack Gentile is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with William Blair in Arlington Heights, IL, having three years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple periods at William Blair interspersed with time as a student, as well as a role at MBS Textbooks and earlier work with the Arlington Heights Park District. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to affiliated private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Vanessa Mazzone is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with Series 66 registration and three years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at The Barre, KB Co., and in dental practices. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services through various platforms and employs both in-house and third-party investment models.

Roger Suchy is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Rosemont, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Associated Investment Services, Inc. and Investment Professionals, Inc. before joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2020. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and separately managed accounts, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration alongside its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Emma Kramer is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Munich Re Specialty - North America and People Places, Inc., and attended the University of Virginia. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base that includes individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm leverages strategic allocation models, external manager selection, and a range of implementation platforms, integrating closely with the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Mary Bronton is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Kevin Donahue is a financial advisor at William Blair with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair since 2021 and has prior work experience in healthcare and education sectors. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes an active, research-driven investment approach and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private fund opportunities.

David Dreifuss is a financial advisor at William Blair with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with William Blair & Co since 2008. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds through its integrated investment platform.