T Buchanan is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ausdal in 2021, Buchanan worked at Highpoint Advisor Group Dba Safe Harbor Retirement and LPL Financial. He is also the owner of Safe Harbor Retirement Consultants, LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales and wealth management activities. 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 offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Guy Abbanat is a financial advisor with WORLD EQUITY GROUP, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2011. WORLD EQUITY GROUP, Inc. offers fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses discretionary third-party money managers and a risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation within its managed portfolio programs.

Erik Faust is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience, currently serving at JMG Financial Group, Ltd. in Downers Grove, IL. He has been with JMG Financial Group in various roles since 2011. JMG Financial Group, Ltd. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management, financial advisory, retirement plan consulting, and tax services when requested. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach overseen by an investment committee and manages approximately $6.36 billion in assets with a team of about 64 advisors.

Elijah Pinkevich is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently associated with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. His prior roles include positions at Streamline Financial Services, Capstone Financial Advisors, and Cogent Strategic Wealth. 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 approaches, managing a predominant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis using asset-allocation models, rebalancing, and a diversified mix of investment vehicles.

Kenneth Mitchell is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Valic Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. Mitchell also maintains an outside insurance broker role focused on health insurance commissions. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, overseeing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and financial planning services, with investment strategies tailored to each client and integrated third-party management options.

George Czerwionka is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Park Ridge, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Archer Investment Corporation since 2014 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Frank J. Baker Company since 2001. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm emphasizes a tailored investment process that considers cash flow, risk tolerance, and tax concerns, offering both discretionary management and model-based strategies.

Meredith Sims is a financial advisor with CL Wealth Management LLC in Schaumburg, IL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience and has worked with multiple firms, including Heart Strong Wealth Planning and Onsystex. Outside of financial services, she owns Meredith Sims Creative LLC, a non-investment-related business. CL Wealth Management LLC offers portfolio advisory and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Danielle Rovner is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Lombard, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Independent Financial Services and Lincoln Investment since 2015. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs an in-house Investment Management & Research team and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining proprietary model portfolios with customizable client solutions.

Ellis Greenstein is a CFP® professional with four years of experience at JMG Financial Group LTD in Downers Grove, IL. Prior to joining JMG, he was affiliated with the University of Wisconsin and Riviera Preparatory High School. JMG Financial Group, Ltd. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management, financial advisory, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation services. The firm manages approximately $6.36 billion in assets through a team of 64 advisors and employs a strategic asset allocation approach overseen by an investment committee.

Eddie Albazi is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at VALIC Financial Advisors and Agia. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and founded Bazfinancial LLC for tax and accounting purposes. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and offers a variety of portfolio solutions through a network of advisors.

William Bringham is a financial advisor at KCD Financial, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at KCD Financial since 2017, following a five-year tenure at Freedom Investors Corp. Outside of advising, he serves as president of WTB Associates, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business. KCD Financial, Inc. is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services alongside third-party managed account options.

David Lehenbauer is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, and Charles Schwab, among others. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm utilizes a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers to construct portfolios primarily focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term investment approach.

Cynthia Pruemm is a financial advisor at Corecap Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with SIS Financial Group since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates an independent insurance agency serving a similar client base. Corecap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm uses a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Jack Reynolds is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at JMG Financial Group LTD since 2022. Prior to joining JMG, he worked at the University of Arizona and West Chicago Community High School. JMG Financial Group, Ltd. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management, financial advisory and consulting, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach overseen by an investment committee and manages approximately $6.36 billion in assets with a team of 64 advisors.

Carol Mcginnis is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 28 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with LaSalle St. Securities, L.L.C. for 20 years. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes to the finance team at the Village Church of Oak Park by entering tithes into their system. 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 investment programs, with a notable predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

Larry Johnson is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2015. He previously worked at Sterling Financial Advisory Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. Outside of financial advising, Johnson owns several fitness clubs under the Anytime Fitness brand and is involved in a handcrafted vodka business. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing over $2 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with investment strategies delivered through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across various asset classes.

Mitchell Hamer is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Kovitz Securities, and Asset Management Group LTD. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of Intersectling Wealth, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and financial institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, and insurance consulting through a network of mostly independent investment advisory representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and leverages both affiliated and third-party subadvisers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Jessica Freiburg is a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with the PFS™ designation and two years of industry experience. She is also the managing partner of Sassetti LLC, a firm providing tax planning, audit, accounting, and advisory services. Freiburg serves as the treasurer for the Parks Foundation of Oak Park, where she manages budgeting and fundraising efforts, and volunteers as a mentor with the Illinois Wesleyan University Council for Women. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and related planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements with independent CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm employs a model-based style allocation strategy overseen by an Investment Advisory Committee and offers tax-intelligent overlays and discretionary management with centralized trading and reporting.

David Rogers is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and Greenbridge Strategies LLC. Outside of his advisory practice, he is involved with Jamieson Financial Services, where he assists investment advisors at Wells Fargo in designing and implementing life insurance solutions. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, combining discretionary investment management with financial planning and insurance advisory, supported by multiple platform providers and model portfolios.

Patrick Kearney is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has professional experience including seven years at the University of Chicago. 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 management, utilizing asset-allocation models and a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options.