David Latko is a financial advisor with Latko Wealth Management, Ltd. in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Latko Wealth Management since 2016 and has worked at LPL Financial since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he runs Latko Media Enterprises Ltd., which encompasses his book writing, magazine writing, radio show, seminars, and public speaking. Latko Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and hourly consulting primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as foundations, endowments, and corporate clients. The firm uses a personalized, goal-based process and offers portfolios with a range of asset types, monitored and rebalanced periodically with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

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.

Frank Pavlica is a financial advisor with Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial LLC, and has operated his own CPA firm since 1976. He serves on the board of directors for Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company and provides tax preparation and accounting services through his CPA practice. Strategic Investment Solutions is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm offering discretionary portfolio management and model-portfolio services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a hybrid passive investment approach based on asset allocation and the Efficient Markets framework, using institutional funds primarily from Dimensional Fund Advisors and maintaining a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy with periodic reviews.

Michael Sedlak is a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Sikich Financial and also serves as a manager for Golden Trail Advisers, where he has worked since 2010. Sedlak holds a Series 63 license and is based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Sikich Financial is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a diversified, asset-class-based investment approach emphasizing passive strategies and integrates investment management with financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

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.

Christopher Gonzales is a financial advisor at 4Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Brickwork Financial Planning, Ltd., 4Wealth Advisors, Inc., IPI Wealth Management, Inc., and Investment Planners Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell fixed insurance products such as life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care. 4Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a range of analytical methods and offers customizable portfolio management along with integrated services through affiliated accounting and insurance entities.

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.

Terrence Heafey is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently with 4 Wealth Advisors, Inc. He has worked at several firms including PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc., Brickwork Financial Planning, LTD, and Ipi Asset Management, Inc. He serves on the Palos Consolidated Elementary School District 118 School Board. 4 Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and offers customized portfolios, with continuous monitoring and annual reviews.

Guadalupe Lechuga is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Audible Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Audible Wealth in 2025, Lechuga worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2019 to 2025 and has experience with WilsonHCG. Audible Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, business development clients, and retirement plans by providing financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach and offers distinctive operational features such as a wrap-fee program, bill-pay services, and educational seminars.

Christos Kyros is a financial advisor at MPS-LORIA Financial Planners, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with MPS-LORIA since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance. MPS-LORIA Financial Planners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an open-architecture, predominantly discretionary investment approach that emphasizes diversified allocations using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, supported by quantitative screening and research.

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 at Juncture Wealth Strategies, LLC in Naperville, IL, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Juncture since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Catalina Investments. 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 uses a combination of proprietary strategies, model portfolios, and actively incorporates derivatives and hedging techniques in separately managed accounts.

James Viktora is a financial advisor with Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. in Orland Park, IL, holding Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Paychex. He is also involved with PayEntry, a business outside of his advisory work. Strategic Investment Solutions, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services and model portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a passive, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach implemented through proprietary model portfolios and institutional funds.

Gregory Nickum is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with 4Wealth Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2023, following a 12-year tenure at Retirement Income Management, Inc. 4Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a range of analytical methods and offers customized portfolio management alongside modular and comprehensive financial planning.

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.