Brendan Krahl is a financial advisor with Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 11 years of experience in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Capital Point Financial Group. Outside of advisory services, he is involved as an investor in a tax preparation and accounting business. Total Clarity Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using various investment vehicles and strategies, including managed account programs and a more active strategy for sophisticated investors, and maintains multiple office locations with affiliated professionals in legal, real estate, and accounting fields.

Patrick Morris is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving at IntentGen Financial Partners. He previously worked at Thrivent Advisor Network and Chicago Equity Partners, with a two-year sabbatical between roles. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in managing various real estate LLCs in Indiana. IntentGen Financial Partners operates as a multi-advisor team providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that integrates portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and third-party manager research.

John Dorn is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC in Geneva, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation before joining Leelyn Smith in 2012. Dorn is also involved with The Retirement Network, an independent investment advisory firm through which he provides additional advisory services. Leelyn Smith, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs model-based and individualized allocations across a range of investments and utilizes various third-party technology platforms, with a notable affiliation to an accounting practice that may present conflicts when recommending tax or accounting services.

Lucas Thompson is a financial advisor with Trillium Wealth LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at CWM, LLC and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with The Write Stuff. Trillium Wealth LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to private placement investments for individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis in its investment approach and manages over $544 million in discretionary assets across approximately 625 clients.

Travis Buoy is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He also works as an investment research analyst for Old Second National Bank’s wealth management department. Prior to his advisory role, Buoy was employed at St. Charles Country Club for eight years. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, institutional, and charitable entities. The firm uses written investment policy statements, model portfolios, and a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis to manage diversified portfolios, including the use of derivatives and option strategies.

Ryan Kahlenberg is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and was previously with Kahlenberg Wealth Partners/Berthel Fisher & Co. and Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. Since 2022, he provides investment advisory services through Leelyn Smith, LLC. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple technology platforms and investment strategies that include equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds for qualified clients.

Linda Foltos Mahler is a financial advisor with Signature Financial Services, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Signature Financial Services since 1999 and First Heartland Capital, Inc. since 2001. In addition to her advisory roles, Mahler operates Mahler Financial Services and provides tax and accounting services through Linda F. Mahler, CPA. Signature Financial Services offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, utilizing model portfolios and institutional strategists across various asset classes while emphasizing periodic rebalancing and risk-based guidelines.

Thomas Castronovo is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tennis coaching and instruction at Benet Academy High School and Naperville Tennis Club. Total Clarity Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and employer 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized advisory services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party model portfolios, with a focus on customized asset allocations and regular account monitoring.

Andrew Buttimer is a financial advisor with M.Brown Financial Advisors in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with M.Brown Financial Advisors since 2021 and also works with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in community business networking as a member of the BNI A.I.M. Naperville chapter, where he participates in referral building and member relations. M.Brown Financial Advisors primarily serves as a sub-advisor to Ausdal Financial Partners and other registered investment advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and participant education. The firm uses a combination of active tactical allocation and diversified allocation models, employing various analytical methods and investment vehicles to manage client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Christopher Laporta is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Old Second National Bank, Midland Wealth Advisors, Midland Wealth Management, and ATG Trust Company. Laporta serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor in the Wealth Management Department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that includes written policy statements, model portfolios, and a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Gregory Bruno is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with M. Brown Financial Advisors since 2021 and also has ongoing roles at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and M Brown & Associates. Bruno serves as a board member of KUZA Project, a charitable organization. M. Brown Financial Advisors acts primarily as a sub-advisor to Ausdal Financial Partners and other registered investment advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management, customized accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs active tactical allocation combined with diversified models and utilizes a range of strategies including options and alternative investments, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Michael Cava is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. He is a vice president and senior portfolio manager in the wealth management department at Old Second National Bank and also serves as an advisor at River Street Advisors, LLC. Prior to this, he worked at Fifth Third Private Bank from 2014 to 2018. River Street Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in client assets and employs a combination of quantitative analysis, fundamental and technical research, and derivative strategies to construct and monitor portfolios.

Andrew Abel is a financial advisor at IntentGen Financial Partners in Naperville, IL, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Thrivent Investment Management, and J.P. Morgan Securities. IntentGen Financial Partners provides asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension and profit sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multi-advisor team structure and utilizes a variety of investment methods, including modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and quantitative models, to build diversified portfolios.

Andrew Grider is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Leelyn Smith, LLC since 2011 and has held roles at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Grider is also involved with Leelyn Smith Tax, LLC, a firm providing tax preparation and accounting services. Leelyn Smith, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs model-based and individualized portfolio allocations across a range of investment vehicles and utilizes various technology platforms and third-party managers in its advisory process.

Martin Fogarty is a financial advisor with Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Total Clarity in 2024, he was with Capital Point Financial Group, Ltd. for seven years. In addition to his advisory work, he is the founder and practicing attorney at The Heartland Law Firm since 2000. Total Clarity Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 401(k) plan sponsors, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and donor-advised fund support. The firm employs customized asset allocations, utilizes multiple managed account programs, and incorporates third-party model portfolios while offering specialized strategies for sophisticated investors.

Yamilet Suarez is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at River Street Advisors since 2019 and previously spent four years with LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as AVP Wealth Advisor in the Wealth Management Department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in assets through a team of ten advisors and employs a combination of quantitative analysis, fundamental and technical research, and derivative strategies in portfolio construction and monitoring.

Bradley Johnson is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at River Street Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at River Street Advisors and Old Second National Bank since 2010 and serves as Vice President and Senior Trust Investment Officer for the bank's Wealth Management Department. River Street Advisors, a subsidiary of Old Second National Bank, manages approximately $539 million in client assets, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a team of ten advisors. The firm employs a mix of quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis and utilizes derivative strategies within separately managed accounts when appropriate.

Michael Kassab is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2014 and also holds roles at affiliated entities including Calamos Advisors LLC and Calamos Financial Services LLC. Calamos Wealth Management offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth clients, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach integrates asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a range of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Craig Perkins is a financial advisor at Latitude Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Latitude Advisors since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor in fixed and health insurance sales and provides consulting services focused on identifying cash flow savings for businesses. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Steven Bruno is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. based in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at M. Brown Financial Advisors and Thumbprint, Inc. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients through a network of investment advisor representatives. The firm offers a range of services including advisor-managed accounts and retirement plan advisory, with investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.