Peter Lewis is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with LaSalle St Securities LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, utilizing asset-allocation models and a variety of investment vehicles.

Andrea Schreiber is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Forum since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she owns The Schreiber Group, Inc., a certified public accounting firm in Naperville, Illinois. 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, utilizing model portfolios primarily invested in DFA mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework.

Christopher Jahntz is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mid America Financial Inc since 1989 and Harvest Investment Services, LLC from 2012 to 2018. Outside of financial services, Jahntz is involved in music production and performance as a recording artist and producer. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, utilizing a combination of third-party money managers and individual securities to implement discretionary portfolio strategies.

David Berendt is a financial professional at Capital Analysts with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a small groups coach for the Boomerang Project, teaching educators how to facilitate a mentoring program for high school students. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and uses an in-house Investment Management & Research team to guide its investment decisions.

Paul Draniczarek is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has operated his own tax and accounting firm, Paul R. Draniczarek, Ltd., since 1988, where he provides financial statement preparation and tax services. He has been with Forum Financial Management since 2012. Forum Financial Management, LP offers 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 primarily with institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Juliette Romeo is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with LaSalle St. Securities, LLC since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she practices law and tax preparation. 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary management approaches.

Thomas Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Sentinus-Halo Securities, LLC and Morningstar Investment Services LLC. Outside of finance, he is a partner in DMC Fitness Solutions, a business that repairs and maintains fitness equipment. Silver Oak Securities serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other business entities through a network of over 100 financial professionals, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives and uses a combination of individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and model portfolios supported by operational features such as ongoing model monitoring and an automatic investment process.

Theodore Buckley is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Hybrid Solutions, Triad Advisors, Sequoia Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and motivational speaker, conducting seminars and coaching sessions unrelated to investments. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to tailor portfolios to client goals.

Jonathan Novy is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including RWM Insurance Services and Sheridan Road Advisors. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and college financial planning. The multi-team firm manages approximately $9.4 billion in assets and employs a goal-based investment process that incorporates behavioral finance, diversified low-cost ETFs, and tactical overlays, along with digital platforms for model portfolio implementation and management.

Samuel Sadkhin is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Osaic Wealth, Hard Hat Hub, and PreScouter. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental-analysis approach and integrates its services with insurance and pension-consulting platforms.

Eric Talbott is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Piershale Financial Group, Envestnet Asset Management, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and Portfolio Brokerage Services. Apollon Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services and employs a combination of fundamental and tactical investment approaches, with a platform structure supporting multiple investment adviser representatives and private fund sponsorship.

Nirav Batavia is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2014. He is also the manager of Owl Technologies, LLC, a technology development and licensing company. Forum Financial Management, LP provides 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 uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, primarily implementing portfolios with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $9 billion in assets.

Chad Tuneberg is a financial advisor at World Equity Group, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with World Equity Group since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Tuneberg serves as an alderman for the City of Rockford’s 3rd Ward and acts as a liaison to the Rockford Area Venues & Entertainment Authority. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers managed portfolio solutions through its wrap-fee programs, utilizing third-party money managers with discretionary authority to invest, allocate, and rebalance client accounts based on risk tolerance.

Daniel Peltier is a financial advisor at CL Wealth Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cabot Lodge Securities, SB Advisory, and Raymond James & Associates. CL Wealth Management LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and access to the Envestnet platform, tailoring investment strategies through fundamental and technical analysis combined with custom model portfolios and ongoing monitoring.

Donald Larsen IV is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC, having previously worked at BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC for 16 years. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $12 billion in assets.

Joseph Zabratanski is a financial advisor at Donaldson Capital Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Donaldson Capital Management since 2011. Donaldson Capital Management provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm employs proprietary portfolio strategies and combines fundamental, technical, and statistical analysis to manage income- and growth-oriented portfolios, serving a diverse client base that includes banking institutions, insurance companies, and municipal plan sponsors.

Nicole Campbell is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2014, currently serving as an advisor at the firm’s Lombard, Illinois office. 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 acts as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, managing portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Colin Perry is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with a Series 65 designation. He has been in the industry since 2022, with prior experience at PR Wealth Management Group and self-employment. 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 services including financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and sub-advisory solutions to independent advisors and RIAs.

Brendan Feeney is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with a Series 66 credential. His professional background includes roles in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, and trading. He is also involved with IHSA/USA Lacrosse since 2023. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering fee-based financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, options, and alternative vehicles, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Christopher Rhoades is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Positive Equity, B&C Enterprises, and various educational institutions. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-markets allocations, offering a range of investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services.