Susan Ahlfeld is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Advisors Capital Management, LLC since 2023, following a 21-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing member of Taking A Siesta LLC, a real estate rental business. Advisors Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and governmental entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research to manage custom private accounts and model strategies.

Joseph Mougette is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history at Appreciation Financial, Carmax, and Aramark Corp. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent. Encompass More Asset Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, with a focus exclusively on individual and HNW investors.

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.

Breanna Coffey is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. She currently works at Calamos Wealth Management LLC and previously held roles at Corient Services LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates an Etsy shop specializing in custom-designed clothing and merchandise. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process involves comprehensive idea sourcing, evaluation, portfolio construction, and monitoring, supported by an affiliated ecosystem that includes multiple investment vehicles and trust services.

Anton Schirmang is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Calamos Wealth Management LLC. His prior roles include positions at Corient Services LLC, RWA Wealth Partners, Polaris Wealth Advisory Group, Origin Investments, Polaris Greystone Financial Group, and Nuveen Investments. Outside of finance, he owns Salt Fitness North Shore, a group fitness and barre business where he oversees financial operations. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a structured investment process involving idea sourcing, evaluation, portfolio construction, and monitoring, often integrating affiliated investment vehicles and services.

Roland Stadelmann is a financial advisor with Latitude Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Latitude Advisors and GWN Securities since 2010 and has worked with MassMutual since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Palmetto Tax Centers, LLC, which provides advanced income tax planning and preparation services. Latitude Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional and corporate clients, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses valuation-driven and momentum-based multi-asset model strategies, managing most accounts on a discretionary basis with continuous monitoring and rebalancing.

Anthony Lavarda is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he founded St Raphael Lame Ducks, a prayer and social service group. World Equity Group provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers managed portfolios through its wrap-fee programs, combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Bradley Karkula is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Calamos Wealth Management LLC and Calamos Financial Services LLC, having previously worked at Citibank, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan in various capacities. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process involves rigorous idea sourcing, evaluation, and portfolio construction, often utilizing affiliated Calamos Funds and investment vehicles within a comprehensive governance framework.

Jeremy Ftacek is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Invest Financial Corp. He is also a founding partner and investment advisor representative of Ftacek Financial Services, LLC. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, charities, and broker-dealer customers through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial and retirement planning, family office services, and financial education, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, custom-traded accounts, and third-party money managers.

Phillip Miodowski is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., CIBC Private Wealth Management, The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, and Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation and ongoing monitoring across a range of investment vehicles, including individual equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Joseph Weidenbach is a financial advisor with Calamos Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calamos in 2022, he spent a decade at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank. He serves as a trustee for the University of Dayton and is a board member of the Naperville Development Partnership. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process involves a combination of quantitative and qualitative evaluation, portfolio construction, and ongoing monitoring, with a notable affiliated ecosystem that includes various investment vehicles and trust services.

Thea Reynolds is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ausdal since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor and president of Budget in a Binder, a business focused on teaching and counseling individuals on budgeting and living within their means. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors, offering investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

Stephen Rossi is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. Calamos Wealth Management offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and diversified vehicle selection, utilizing a mix of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Mark Essenfeld is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC and previously worked at HUB International, TCG Advisors, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He serves as Treasurer for the Board of Trustees at Life's Plan Inc., a not-for-profit organization involved in investment-related activities. Soltis Investment Advisors serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension/401(k) plans. The firm employs a manager selection and portfolio construction process that integrates Modern Portfolio Theory, quantitative screening, and qualitative due diligence, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services.

Stephanie Carreras is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Signet Financial Management, LLC from 2016 to 2023. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines asset allocation with quantitative and qualitative analysis, using a variety of investment vehicles including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Gregory Smith is a financial advisor at IPI Wealth Management, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and Invest Financial Corp. He is also an independent insurance agent in Naperville, IL. IPI Wealth Management, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers and TAMP programs for individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers proprietary, risk-based model portfolios managed on a discretionary basis and emphasizes strategic asset allocation combined with active manager oversight.

Marc Poulos is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Great Valley Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Brookstone Capital Management. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process involves sourcing ideas, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and portfolio construction, often utilizing affiliated Calamos Funds and investment vehicles.

Mark Rabinovich is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC. He has worked at Calamos Financial Services LLC and Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2018, and previously spent 14 years at Neuberger Berman, LLC. Calamos Wealth Management LLC offers discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach includes customized asset allocation and the use of affiliated investment vehicles, with governance controls and an Investment Committee overseeing portfolio construction and monitoring.

Timothy Dern is a financial advisor at Savvy with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. His career includes roles at Maia Wealth, Wealth Watch Advisors, and Hughes and Durn Financial Group, Inc. He is also the owner of Mana Financial Group, LLC, a business marketing life insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance, and operates 10K Health Products, Inc, which sells herbal products. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a primarily index-based, long-term investment approach complemented by active equity portfolios, tax-aware direct indexing, and integrates third-party fintech tools and specialized sub-adviser strategies.

Paris Karasso is a financial advisor at Calamos Wealth Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Calamos Wealth Management since 2019 and previously at Calamos Investments LLP from 2014 to 2019. Karasso holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American University of Greece Foundation, where he provides independent oversight of the foundation’s investments. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.