Nasser Afzali is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His background includes various roles related to tax, accounting, insurance, and pro bono financial training, with involvement in nonprofit organizations such as The Promise Land Charities Inc and volunteer work with Caris Pregnancy Counseling and Resources. He also provides estate planning document preparation through Net Law Inc and supports The Farsi Church in Chicago Land with tax and accounting services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, combining proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nathanial Chapel is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther and has operated Chapel Financial Group Inc. since 2017, where he is involved as a president and insurance agent focusing on fixed annuities, Medicare Supplement, life insurance, and long-term care. Chapel has also maintained advisory roles at Tru Financial Strategies under his ownership since 2017. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services mainly to individual investors, trusts, and estates, utilizing a web and mobile platform alongside in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing proprietary model portfolios or customized allocations with algorithmic rebalancing, and it integrates AI tools to supplement advisor judgment.

Joseph Stasko is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. and JPMorgan Investment Management Inc. from 2015 to 2022 before joining Goldman Sachs in 2022. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management using strategic and tactical allocation models, manager selections, and a variety of implementation approaches, supported by proprietary and third-party analytics.

Danielle Thiel is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021, following a 16-year tenure at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, leveraging centralized investment resources and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary managers within a large integrated financial group.

Robert Kalman is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Miramar Capital LLC, Saxony Securities, and Kalman Kushnir Capital Inc, where he was principal for over 30 years. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, risk-class based investment process combining passive and active strategies, supported by an internal Investment Committee and multiple implementation tools.

Kathrine Calahan is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. She has worked at Noyes Advisors LLC and David A. Noyes & Company for over a decade. Calahan is also involved in the sale of annuities and life insurance. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a large network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and operates with a fiduciary standard when a written advisory agreement is in place.

Thomas Gonzales is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase and Fifth Third Bank. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, qualified retirement plan consulting, and manages privately offered funds using a blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis through its Investment Committee.

John Werd is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Frost Bank and Delos Living LLC, as well as earlier positions outside of finance. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management supported by specialized teams and integrates strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations across multiple platforms.

Annirose Womack is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Lincoln Investment. She has previously worked with Capital Analysts, Astraios Financial-East, LLC, and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. Womack is also the owner of Womack Enterprises LLC, an entity used for tax and accounting purposes. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic models and employs third-party managers.

Louise Ozolins is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for a total of 15 years before joining &PARTNERS. &PARTNERS serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, ERISA 3(21) consulting, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, with portfolios managed either directly by advisors or third-party managers selected through due diligence.

Ronald Newman is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and PNC Investments LLC. He is also a consultant and minority owner of Silver Millennium Publishing, LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm employs algorithm-driven portfolio strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing, emphasizing a structured, model-focused approach.

Stephen Gregg is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Transamerica Financial Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Prudential and Pacific Life companies. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base with both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering proprietary and third-party model portfolios and various program choices, including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Matthew Bloom is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley over the past 11 years. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm operates with large institutional scale and provides a broad range of advisory, execution, and custody services, including some exposure to alternative and digital-asset products.

Ethan De Rose is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., having worked in the financial services industry since 2023. His experience includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc., and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., as well as prior work in construction and education. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Dominic Colletti is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2022. Prior to joining Mercer, he worked at Polaris Wealth Advisory Group and Fidelity Investments. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified portfolios and offers a range of solutions such as discretionary and non-discretionary management, financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Irene Kapusciarz is a financial advisor at &Partners with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, she manages banquet operations at a historic Chicago venue. &Partners serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan services through a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies supported by robust portfolio and brokerage platforms.

Wendy Farrissey is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Northern Trust, among other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide investment selection, executing trades only with client authorization.

Lawrence Lazar is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Western International Securities, Kovack Advisors, and Kovack Securities. He is also president and CEO of Lazar Financial, a marketing entity, and works as a realtor in Highland Park, IL. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base through independent investment adviser representatives. The firm manages approximately $12.77 billion in assets and offers a combination of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jason Brooks is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners since 2019. His prior roles include tenures at First Heartland Consultants and Signature Financial Services. Outside of advising, he provides bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation services on a part-time basis. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform with flexible investment approaches, including centralized asset management options and specialized retirement-plan advisory capabilities.

Marko Marynevych is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services holding a Series 66 credential. He has been with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2026 and has prior experience at First Merchants Bank and in entrepreneurial ventures including landscaping. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm leverages integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs platform and uses strategic allocation models and proprietary analytics to tailor investment solutions.