Shamus Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at SpiderRock Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SpiderRock Advisors, he worked at BlackRock Investments, LLC. SpiderRock Advisors provides discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to institutional and individual clients, including asset managers, advisers, family offices, and pension funds. The firm employs systematic, technical, and rules-based processes combined with quantitative and fundamental analysis to manage option-based hedges and yield-enhancing overlays through proprietary software and real-time risk monitoring.

Kelly Carpenter is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. Kelly has been with The Mather Group, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining The Mather Group, Kelly was self-employed for eight years. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable options and utilizes AI and machine-learning tools to support market analysis and client communications.

Stephen Kennedy is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 53 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with B. Riley Wealth Management since 2002. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in assets with about 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through multiple program structures and both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Jack Cahill is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and various educational and service organizations. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by offering integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and utilizes AI tools under human oversight to support market analysis and client communications.

Gabriel Szymarek is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held prior roles at firms including LBMZ Securities, Innovator Capital Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative and qualitative investment process centered on earnings-estimate revisions and serves both as a direct manager and a provider of indices, model portfolios, and alternative funds across multiple distribution channels.

Charles Travis is a financial advisor with Curi Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with RMB Capital Management, LLC since 2007. Curi Capital serves individuals, families, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles through a variety of wealth management, asset management, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach combining in-house strategies with external managers and utilizes proprietary risk analysis tools to guide asset allocation.

Cody Carlson is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at RWA Wealth Partners since 2023. Prior to joining RWA, he worked for six years at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and spent one year at Eastern Illinois University. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, integrated tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation using a wide range of vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and private pooled vehicles, supplemented with tactical asset-allocation adjustments and customized fixed income management.

Michael Corrigan is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Harvest Investment Services for 12 years and has served as an elected official and commissioner for Proviso Township for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, Corrigan is involved in mental health services as a commissioner on the Proviso Township Mental Health Commission and participates in college planning education for families. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, as well as financial firms, offering services from financial planning and portfolio management to retirement plan solutions and a managed account platform. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and provides advisory services combined with technology and operational support for other advisors.

Timothy Lux is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience currently serving at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC. His work history includes roles at Oxford Financial Group, McAdam LLC, Wilkerson & Reynolds Wealth Management, and Northwestern Mutual. He has also been involved with Kingsview Partners in various capacities. Kingsview Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, and asset management through a network of advisers and an internal portfolio group. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model strategies, and access to alternative investments to support client portfolios.

Jeffrey St John is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Independent Financial Partners, Sheridan Road Advisors, and IHT Wealth Management, where he provides investment advisory services through an independent registered investment advisor firm. He serves on the board of the Tim St. John Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm supports a range of investment approaches through its in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives, combining advisory operations with insurance and annuity product offerings.

Adam Gock is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Tradestation Securities and Annex Wealth Management prior to joining Ritholtz in 2023. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement and college planning services. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and behavioral finance, utilizing diversified ETFs alongside tactical and alternative strategies, and provides both advisor-led and digital platform solutions.

Travis Borton is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with BMO Family Office, LLC in Chicago, IL, and has worked at Harris MyCFO, LLC and BMO Harris Bank since 2011. BMO Family Office serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing discretionary investment management, advisory services, and family wealth strategies. The firm’s investment approach combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence overseen by an Investment Committee and utilizes a wide range of strategies and instruments, supported by its integration with BMO Financial Corp. and affiliated entities.

Brian Zavalkoff is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of experience at Chesley, Taft & Associates, LLC in Chicago, IL. He has worked exclusively with the firm since 2009. Chesley, Taft & Associates serves primarily high net worth individuals and related entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with personalized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $3.0 billion in assets, utilizing fundamental equity analysis and tailored asset allocation across a range of strategies.

Mitchell Bratina is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensee with five years of industry experience. He has been with Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Western Digital and Iowa State University. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CEO of FinTurk Inc., a fintech SaaS platform. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofits, endowments, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a long-term, diversified, asset-allocation oriented investment approach incorporating fundamental analysis and quantitative optimization, offering services including financial planning, portfolio management, and family office consulting.

Joseph Moorhead is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL, bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nuveen Securities, Tiaa, and Teachers Personal Investors Services. Moorhead has been with Northern Trust Securities since 2018. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven discretionary portfolio management through various platforms, integrating proprietary and third-party investment products with regular account reviews.

Tristan Carone is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 license and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining VestGen, he worked in various roles including at Private Client Services and Hyvee. VestGen Advisors manages approximately $6.66 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory, and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary management and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services.

Joshua Vick is a financial advisor at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Beltmann Relocation, Target Corporation, and the University of North Dakota. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, not-for-profits, and corporations, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family-office reporting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach and sponsors affiliated pooled investment vehicles, including private funds launched in 2021.

Frank Aiello is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Chicago Partners since 2016 and is also a partner at TKF Homes, where he is involved in home flipping. Chicago Partners Investment Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, nonprofits, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and family-office reporting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach utilizing fundamental analysis and a variety of strategies, including direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

David Miller is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northern Trust Securities and J.P. Morgan Securities, as well as JPMorgan Chase Bank. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven discretionary portfolio management through Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist UMAs, combining advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Jacob Temple is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Northern Trust Securities in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab for one year and has a varied background including roles outside the financial industry. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven discretionary portfolio management through separately managed accounts and other managed portfolios delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.