Sean Hughes is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc and has previously worked at FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC and Hughes & Dern Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent involved in Medicare, life, and annuity sales. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and financial institutions. The firm employs a mix of quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods, utilizing third-party model managers for portfolio management across a broad range of investment strategies.

Jay Warren is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and Sheridan Road Financial. He serves as a nonprofit board member in addition to his advisory work. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative investment strategies through diversified model portfolios and provides advisor-enhanced algorithmic options, supported by operational features such as an affiliated broker-dealer and integrated fiduciary services.

Adam Tudor is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at Indiana Wesleyan University for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an at-large member of the Norwell Band Booster and acts as co-trustee of his mother’s trust account. 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 its LaSalle St. Asset Management Program (LAMP), and manages a diverse asset mix with a predominance of non-discretionary assets.

Gerhard Axen is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2008 and has also operated as a self-employed advisor since 1996. Outside of advisory services, he is a managing partner at Timberland Financial, an insurance sales business specializing in life, health, disability, and group insurance. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm provides investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Jason Provost is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. since 2021. He previously worked at Brokers International Financial Services for 12 years and has operated Provost Financial Services, an insurance services company, since 2008, where he also holds a licensed insurance agent designation. Kinetic Investment Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $348 million in assets for individuals, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach with a primary long-term trading orientation and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a 20-advisor team.

Kevin Nix is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Stratos Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, and MSI Financial Services. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives across multiple teams. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, and other advisory services tailored to client goals.

Kathleen Carrico is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at La Salle St. Securities since 1992. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Vice President and Trust Officer at Carrollton Bank and is a personal use consultant for Mary Kay Inc. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized 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 programs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Ellis Shanley is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Mainstreet Investment Advisors LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, UBS, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he has had a brief involvement with Whiskey Jacks Bar and Saloon. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combined fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Julian Van Ostrand is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Skokie, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Northern Trust Securities since 2008. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer that provides discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account solutions and combines advisory, brokerage, and custody services, including access to both proprietary and third-party investment products.

Robert Eberlin is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with HighPoint Advisor Group since 2018, previously with Level Four Advisory Services and LPL Financial. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, implementing portfolios through fundamental analysis and utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Benjamin Storm is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with IHT Wealth Management LLC and previously worked at LPL Financial and First Watch. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Prairie Sky Financial Group, an entity related to his LPL business activities. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental stock selection and quantitative tools to manage diversified portfolios, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services through a network of approximately 153 advisors.

Nicholas Muscolino is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC and previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Muscolino’s background includes academic experience at the University of Kentucky. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC provides investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, endowments, corporations, and other entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and family office consulting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified, asset-allocation focused investment strategy combining fundamental analysis and quantitative optimization.

Grace Kostreva is a financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2023. Prior to joining Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, she held positions at The Boathouse and the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth is a fee-only, federally registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, endowments, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm provides personalized financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services with a focus on long-term, diversified asset allocation and tailored investment programs based on detailed client assessments.

Michael King is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Plante Moran and its affiliated firms since 2011. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model in its investment process.

Kinsey Hagedorn is a financial advisor at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in education at the University of Kansas and New Trier High School. Chicago Partners Investment Group advises a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, not-for-profit plans, and corporations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach utilizing fundamental analysis and customized portfolios, and is notable for sponsoring affiliated pooled investment vehicles and serving insurance company clients.

Lynn King is a financial advisor at Sapient Capital LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sapient Capital in 2026, King worked for Morgan Stanley for six years and New York Life Insurance for four years. Sapient Capital provides wealth management, financial planning, family office services, and sub-advisory support to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, foundations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios and acts as a fiduciary under ERISA/IRC standards.

Matthew Talowski is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Curi Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JSM Living and RBC Wealth Management, as well as management experience at Aurelio's Pizza Franchise. Curi Capital provides wealth management, investment management, retirement plan consulting, family office services, and a subscription service for early-career medical professionals. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients, employing a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach across a range of strategies and account types.

Mark Karstrom is a financial advisor at FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Noyes Advisors LLC, David A. Noyes & Company, Kenilworth Asset Management, and UBS Financial Services. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios to clients’ risk tolerances and objectives.

Nolan Clifford is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. Prior to joining Arkadios Capital, he worked with the Colorado Rockies and has experience from roles at Creighton University and Neuqua Valley High School. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm creates customized investment plans using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers solutions through both internal and third-party managed accounts.

Mary Deutsch is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. She is also the owner and insurance agent of MTD Financial, Inc., and serves as president of Tess Marketing, Inc., a business marketing services company. Additionally, she is a managing member of Eight 22 Alpha, LLC, a real estate investment venture. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and strategists. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches to guide asset allocations and emphasizes risk management, tax efficiency, and guaranteed-income solutions where appropriate.