David Latko is a financial advisor with Latko Wealth Management, Ltd. in Frankfort, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Latko Wealth Management since 2016 and has worked at LPL Financial since 1989. Outside of advising, he operates Latko Media Enterprises Ltd., which includes writing, radio shows, seminars, and public speaking. Latko Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and consulting primarily for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as foundations, endowments, and corporations. The firm uses a goal-based process with open-architecture platforms and offers a variety of portfolio options, including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, options, alternatives, and annuity products, with ongoing account monitoring and rebalancing.

Jessica Stanley is a financial advisor at Rezny Wealth Management, Inc. in Aurora, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Rezny Wealth Management since 2009. Rezny Wealth Management primarily serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning on a fee-only basis. The firm manages approximately $506 million in client assets, utilizing a Global Tactical Opportunity Portfolios framework that combines quantitative and fundamental analysis across a range of investment styles.

Michael Ascencio is a financial advisor at Encompass Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. Based in Joliet, IL, he has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Encompass Advisory Services, he was involved with Elite Baseball Training and Wilderness Falls, and he spent several years as a full-time student. Encompass Advisory Services is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment and wealth management, and estate-document facilitation, using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches.

Frank Pavlica is a financial advisor at Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2018 and has been with Strategic Investment Solutions since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, Pavlica operates Frank J. Pavlica CPA Ltd, providing tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services. He also serves on the board of directors for Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company. Strategic Investment Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trustees with discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio programs. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, largely passive, long-term investments guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Markets hypothesis.

Michael Sedlak is a financial advisor at Sikich Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Sedlak previously worked at Golden Trail Advisers for 13 years and MPS-LORIA Financial Planners, LLC for 9 years, and he continues to serve as manager for Golden Trail Advisers, LLC. Sikich Financial is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and participant education, utilizing an asset-allocation approach supported by in-house and third-party managers across multiple platforms.

David Bach is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has eight years of industry experience and has worked at River Street Advisors and Old Second National Bank since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the Wealth Compliance & Internal Control Officer for the Wealth Management Department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in assets through a team of ten advisors, employing a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, derivative strategies, and third-party tools to construct and monitor portfolios.

Brandon Muzzarelli is a financial advisor with 1834 Investment Advisors Co. and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience at 1834 Investment Advisors and 19 years of experience at Old National Bank, where he is a portfolio manager. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Treasurer for the Village of Gardner, IL. 1834 Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and customized portfolio strategies, working closely with its affiliate Old National Bank and offering specialized services such as cash-balance defined benefit plan management and private investment consulting.

Jay Faler is a financial advisor at Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Standard Bank & Trust from 2012 to 2016 before joining Providence Wealth Advisors in 2017. Providence Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals and uses asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios.

Rita Bunch is a financial advisor at 4 Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and 4 Wealth Advisors since 2012. Additionally, she is involved with 4Wealth Insurance Group, where she evaluates life insurance needs. 4 Wealth Advisors provides 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 offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning using a range of analytical methods, with a distinctive affiliation to an accounting firm and related insurance entity.

Steven Meves is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 designation with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Old Second National Bank and River Street Advisors, LLC for the past ten years. Both firms are located in Aurora, IL. River Street Advisors, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in client assets through a team of ten advisors and employs quantitative techniques alongside fundamental and technical analysis to construct and monitor portfolios.

Douglas Degroot is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2010. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Frankfort, IL. Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm uses asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory to build diversified portfolios and serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning at no additional charge.

Rick Kennedy is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fisher Investments, Inc. since 2003 and Stansberry Asset Management since 2025. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering separately managed accounts and participating in third-party asset management programs. The firm’s investment approach combines top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research to pursue value-oriented strategies across global equities and credit, including special situations and distressed investments.

Amy Lynch is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has eight years of industry experience and has worked concurrently at Old Second Bank since 2015, where she serves as an investment assistant for the Wealth Department. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, written investment policies, and diversified portfolios, including the use of derivatives and option strategies for suitable accounts.

Christos Kyros is a financial advisor at MPS-LORIA Financial Planners, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with MPS-LORIA since 2006. Outside of advisory services, he has worked as an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance. MPS-LORIA Financial Planners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts. The firm employs a predominantly discretionary investment approach focused on diversified allocations using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, supported by quantitative screening and research from Fiducient Advisors.

Matthew Gill is a financial advisor with M. Brown Financial Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Ausdal Financial Partners and other financial and service-related firms. Outside of advising, he is involved as a member in a farm land investment entity. M. Brown Financial Advisors primarily serves as a sub-advisor to Ausdal Financial Partners and other registered investment advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management, customized accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines active tactical allocation with diversified models and uses a variety of investment strategies, managing most client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Steven Jacobson is a financial advisor with Chicago Investment Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed fixed insurance agent. Chicago Investment Advisory Group provides discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation driven strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering both long-term buy-and-hold and active trading approaches.

Donald Powell is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently a Portfolio Manager at 1834 Investment Advisors Co. and also holds a similar role at 1834 Wealth Management, a division of Old National Bank. Both firms are subsidiaries of Old National Bancorp. 1834 Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and customized portfolio strategies and leverages both internal and external models, including proprietary strategies developed in affiliation with Old National Bank.

Henry Wong is a financial advisor with Juncture Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Catalina Investments. He operates a marketing DBA called Disruptive Money Management with Henry Wong. Juncture Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, estates, and pension or profit-sharing plans, offering investment advisory services, portfolio management, and standalone financial planning. The firm employs a range of proprietary strategies and utilizes derivatives and hedging techniques within separately managed accounts.

James Viktora is a financial advisor at Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Strategic Investment Solutions, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill for seven years, followed by roles at Paychex and PayEntry. Strategic Investment Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trustees with discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio programs. The firm uses a diversified, largely passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Markets hypothesis, incorporating proprietary model portfolios and institutional funds.

Joseph Dawczak is a financial advisor at Chicago Investment Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2011. Outside of advising, he is a general partner in a real estate partnership where he handles bookkeeping and shares in profits and losses. Chicago Investment Advisory Group provides discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation driven strategies using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers financial consulting and independent research while coordinating with clients’ outside professionals.