Madeline Brown is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors, she worked at StrategIQ Financial Group and Sterling Wealth Management. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional and alternative investment strategies and offers a range of services including financial planning and multi-family office solutions.

Richard Dunnett is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Schererville, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Innovation Partners LLC, Mercap Securities, Morgan Stanley, and TransAmerica. Outside of advisory work, he collaborates with the local chapter of the American Financial Education Alliance, conducting seminars aimed at improving financial literacy. Prosperity Capital Advisors offers financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to alternative solutions through various platforms.

Margaret Hernandez is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Facet since 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Charles Schwab Bank, and Fidelity Investments. She held part-time positions at Butler University and worked in travel before fully entering the financial advisory field. Facet Wealth provides subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving a broad range of households primarily through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocations with a focus on ETFs and uses technology-driven processes, including machine learning, to deliver tax-optimized and regularly reviewed portfolios.

Lauren Mink is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Terra Wealth Management, AE Financial Services, and Primerica. Outside of her role at Apollon, she is also affiliated with Terra Wealth as an Investment Advisor Representative. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, sub-advisory, and consulting services, utilizing a combination of centrally managed model strategies and locally managed portfolios to tailor investment solutions.

Doug Hoover is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC and SII Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer baseball coach for Porter Township School Corporation. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and multi-family office services.

Ashlynne Pala is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with five years of industry experience. She currently works at Waverly Advisors, LLC and previously spent five years at StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC. Ashlynne’s background includes roles outside of financial services, such as positions at The Pint and Purdue University. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and provides services including financial planning, retirement consulting, and multi-family office solutions.

Roland Szilard is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Olympia Fields, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2006 and is also affiliated with Agia since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Szilard serves as a board member involved in organizing youth soccer training and play activities and acts as a youth soccer referee. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion and utilizes centralized technology and model solutions to support its client base of nearly 300,000 across more than 1,200 advisors.

Carey Yukich is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and Truewealth Advising Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has served as president of Truewealth Advising Group and is involved in financial education as an instructor and guest speaker for financial fitness courses. Yukich is also a board member of a local charitable community foundation. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Anthony Carter is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Securities Series 63 and 65 licenses, with four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan, Baird, Fidelity Investments, and Computershare. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a broad network of representatives, utilizing both affiliated and unaffiliated products alongside technology-enabled tools and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Timothy Mckenna Jr is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, LLC and Independent Financial Partners. In addition to his advisory roles, he manages Harvest Financial Planning, Inc., a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes various investment strategies and technology platforms to assist clients in achieving their financial goals.

Jennifer Jasinski is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial services supported by both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Sean Temperly is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2010 and with Fifth Third since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Seatim LLC, a private investment pool. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and combines third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features including direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

Ahmad Kashani is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Merrillville, IN, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked for MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 40 years before joining Commonwealth and Wellinvest Partners in 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is a co-owner of Kmen Group LLC, an entity involved in managing commercial real estate. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions and discretionary model portfolios.

Bryan Laverman is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc. Laverman also operates a notary public service for form requirements in his office. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Shawn Wears is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Lincoln Investment since 2014. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Guggenheim Investments, and Rydex Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of Wears Financial Corp and is involved in managing a real estate investment business. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and offers a range of advisor-led and firm-managed model portfolios.

Kevin Johnson is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, Hightower Advisors, and Advanced Equities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a guardian for his daughter. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance, and M&A advisory, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Nicholas Perazzolo is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group, Harvest Financial Partners, and LPL Financial, and previously was associated with Victoria Supply, Inc. He is also a notary. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based approach, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms while offering access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Nacor Martinez is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2024, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for over a decade. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines bank affiliation with municipal-advisor registration and provides access to various managed-account programs, including advisor-directed models, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing options.

David Kelly is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several real estate holdings. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment management services that include proprietary strategies and third-party models combined with both discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions.

Lisa Crawford is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and also serves as an agent for Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.