Travon Lucius is an advisor at SpiderRock Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SpiderRock, he worked at BlackRock Investments LLC and BlackRock, and has experience at Wells Fargo and Emory University. Lucius has also served in the Georgia Army National Guard. SpiderRock Advisors provides discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to institutional and individual clients, utilizing systematic and rules-based strategies combined with quantitative and fundamental analysis. The firm offers portfolio overlays and strategy management using derivatives alongside traditional securities, supported by proprietary software and real-time risk monitoring.

Robert Macdonald is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and LBMZ Securities, Inc. He is based in Chicago, IL. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a quantitative and qualitative investment process driven by proprietary models focused on earnings-estimate revisions and offers a range of strategies and investment vehicles across retail, institutional, and third-party distribution channels.

James Steinbrenner is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Saxony Securities and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director of Heartland Organization Ltd., where he assists with seminars and refers individuals to attorneys for estate planning. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, manages third-party managers, and utilizes a predominance of non-discretionary assets in its multi-team advisory approach.

Jonathan Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple Principal affiliates since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience in the restaurant industry, including managing operations at Sumo Sushi Bar & Grill. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, leveraging proprietary models and affiliated resources to deliver integrated financial services.

Walter Musumeci is a financial advisor at Centennial Securities Company, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Centennial Securities since 2016. Centennial Securities Company, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion in assets and serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and business entities. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs through platforms like RBC and Envestnet.

Kristine Donnelly is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at L&G - Asset Management America, Inc. and TJM Investments LLC. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a multi-team firm serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a model-driven approach using Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Nikki Walton is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Plexus Financial Services, and StanCorp Equities. In addition to advisory work, Nikki is involved in mortgage and real estate services. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and outsourced CIO services. The firm combines fundamental and quantitative investment approaches and offers access to third-party managers and custodial platforms through a network of investment adviser representatives.

George Watson is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is a licensed attorney in Illinois, though he is not currently practicing law. In addition to his advisory role, he owns North Shore Estate Docs, a software sales business. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerances and offers specialized services such as options writing and access to select non-traded REITs.

Benjamin Feltes is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. since 2019. His prior work includes roles at Heartland Investment Associates and LaSalle St. Securities, LLC, as well as at Hyvee Corp. He is a board member of Journey Sports, Inc. and co-owner of Fortress Co. LLC. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches, including the non-discretionary LaSalle St. Asset Management Program (LAMP) and managed programs utilizing asset-allocation models, third-party manager selection, and a range of investment vehicles.

Constance Etter is a financial advisor at Centennial Securities Company, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Centennial Securities since 2019, previously working at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. since 2013. Centennial Securities Company, Inc. is a multi-team firm managing approximately $1.15 billion in assets and serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and other entities. The firm offers customized investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment vehicles.

Phillip Shaw is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RFG Advisory, LLC. His prior roles include positions at GoldStone Financial Group and Money Managers Advisory. He is also a licensed insurance agent offering life and fixed annuity sales. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes discretionary portfolio management using model strategies, third-party platforms, and sub-advisory services, with a noted focus on serving unique client segments and integrating insurance products.

Jon Petersen is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving at Core Planning in Chicago, IL. He is also the owner and writer of Novelinvestor.com, a personal finance and investment blog he has maintained since 2010. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Robert Greulich is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Triad Advisors. VestGen Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines advisor-level client relationships with centralized portfolio construction and serves a diverse client base including institutional investors and other advisory firms.

Sean Cisney is a financial advisor with HBW Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with HBW since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Garden Homes Fire Protection District Volunteer Fire Department, where he manages financial reporting and tax filings. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm employs a blended investment approach that includes tactical asset allocation and multi-manager diversification, and it services a high client load per advisor while offering sub-advisory and retirement plan subscription services.

Sean Greene is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes multiple roles at Bryn Mawr Country Club and education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Brendan Houlihan is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC in Palos Heights, IL, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at the Illinois Department of Revenue since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Houlihan is an independent insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance sales. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring, combining tactical and strategic investment approaches with fundamental analysis.

Foster Manierre is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morningstar, RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary managed programs, utilizing a mix of asset-allocation models and third-party manager oversight.

Rafia Hasan is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Wipfli Financial Advisors, LLC and Hewins Financial Advisors LLC. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day management to independent managers while maintaining oversight and conducting regular reviews.

Patrick Wagner is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Wagner is the owner of KT Colors, a custom framing and art supply retail store in Elmhurst, Illinois. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and a predominance of non-discretionary assets.

Trisha Vergeire is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Robinhood Markets, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Ameriprise Financial. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer that provides discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven investment solutions including Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist UMAs, combining advisory, brokerage, and custody services.