Natalya Christy is a CFP® professional at The Mather Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. She has been with The Mather Group since 2017 and previously held roles at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Department of Economics. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by combining financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach featuring risk-based allocation models and customized portfolio strategies, supported by AI and machine-learning tools alongside human oversight.

Paul Joyaux is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Curi Capital, LLC. He has worked at RMB Capital Management, LLC since 2005. Curi Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach combining in-house strategies and external managers, managing approximately $9.83 billion across various account types.

Michael Kuipers is a financial advisor at Associated Investment Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Associated Investment Services since 2015. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services mainly to individual investors, as well as to small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm offers model portfolio and separately managed account programs through third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis across approximately $1.169 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Wilfredo Miranda is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elder and trustee at Palmetto Baptist Church in Miami, Florida. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors, offering investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides both advisory and brokerage services, including access to third-party money managers and licensed insurance products.

Thomas Levinson is a financial advisor at Apella Wealth in Chicago, IL, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Apella Wealth since 2025. Prior to this, he was with Park Piedmont Advisors LLC for 11 years and is also a member of Money & Meaning, LLC, a business providing education and coaching to high net worth families navigating complex life and business transitions. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and institutions, offering model-driven, quantitative investment management and financial planning. The firm combines separately managed portfolio strategies with automated advisory platforms and institutional services, supported by third-party technologies to deliver customized investment solutions.

David Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Intervest International Equities Corp and Intervest International Inc from 2015 to 2024. 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 about 152 advisors. The firm provides investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Bach is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with RMB Capital Management since 2014. He is based in Bloomington, MN. Curi Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm manages approximately $9.83 billion using a long-term, fundamental investment approach that combines in-house strategies with external managers and proprietary risk analysis tools.

Christopher Clepp is a financial advisor with On Investment Management CO in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at The O. N. Equity Sales Company since 2014 and Ohio National Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Clepp is involved as an independent contractor in the sale of fixed life and annuity products and serves as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance solutions. On Investment Management Company provides financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, combining third-party discretionary options with adviser-directed managed accounts, and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Lynch is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with HighPoint Planning Partners and has held roles at Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Lynch also serves as a notary public. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm creates client investment policies through personal consultations and implements diversified portfolios using fundamental analysis across various asset classes.

Gordon Chisholm is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Securities, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory council for the nonprofit World Bicycle Relief and is a member of the Forbes Business Council, where he participates in marketing events and publishes articles. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of representatives. The firm focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing overseen by its investment committee.

Hannah Bryant is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Savvy and previously held roles at Savant Wealth Management and Basil Financial Group. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, primarily index-based investment plans along with active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, integrating third-party sub-advisers, fintech tools, and in-house tax preparation and estate-planning support.

Sandra Crook is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Belpointe Asset Management. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Brookwood Insurance Group, where she is a licensed insurance producer focusing on fixed insurance products. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of investment strategies and maintains multiple affiliated businesses alongside a network of proprietary partner offices.

David Zoller is a financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, LLC for 15 years and has been involved with Streamline Financial Services and Zoller, Swanson and Company since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Zoller is engaged in tax preparation and runs educational platforms including a YouTube channel and blog focused on retirement planning and financial strategies. Lifeworks Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm combines a planning-based tranche framework with a risk-based investment approach, utilizing diversified funds, third-party managers, and quantitative analysis, while maintaining integrated tax and accounting capabilities uncommon among multi-team advisors.

James Taylor is a financial advisor at HighPoint Planning Partners in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He has been with HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC, operating as TWG Wealth Partners, since 2016 and was self-employed for one year prior. Outside of advising, he has worked as a ride-sharing driver for Uber and Lyft. HighPoint Advisor Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and employs individualized investment policies with a broad range of asset types and custodial platforms.

David Henderson is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners in Batavia, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2016. HighPoint Advisor Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing approximately $4.0 billion in client assets. The firm employs fundamental analysis to construct individualized investment policies and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and custodied program solutions, with continuous account monitoring and annual formal reviews.

Joshua Cannata is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 9 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Arkadios Wealth Advisors in 2025, Cannata worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years and at Lincoln Hall for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Wind and Wheels, LLC, a vehicle holding company. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and an internal portfolio team called Arkadios Managed Solutions to support customized, discretionary investment management across multiple asset classes.

Nicholas Tumilty is a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group LTD with CFP® and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Wealthspire. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and financial consulting. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with emphasis on strategic asset allocation and utilizes a diverse range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and alternative investments.

Alexandra Furlong is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Northern Trust Securities since 2017, with prior experience at PNC Investments, PNC Bank, and Ausdal Financial Partners. 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 structured portfolios delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Robert Marchese is a financial advisor at Curi Capital, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at RMB Capital Management LLC and Far Horizons Capital LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a consultant in investment consulting and client service for Capital Resource Management, Inc. Curi Capital serves individuals, families, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $9.83 billion across various investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach and combines in-house strategies with external managers to provide wealth management, asset management, and retirement plan solutions.

Todd Morgan is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with LaSalle St. Securities, Inc. since 1997. 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary management approaches.