Michael Fulkerson is a financial advisor with Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with J.W. Cole Financial since 2011 and has worked with various insurance carriers through W & R Insurance Agencies since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a substitute teacher in local school districts on a part-time basis. Chicago Investment Advisory Council, Inc. serves retail investors, including both individual and high-net-worth clients, providing ongoing portfolio management, financial planning, and educational workshops. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios and offers a scalable service model supported by a five-advisor team managing approximately 1,100 client relationships.

Stacy Bromann is a financial advisor at The Dala Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Bromann serves as an ambassador for the Huntley Chamber of Commerce. The Dala Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management and financial consulting, including retirement, estate, tax, and charitable planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop diversified asset-allocation strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and REITs.

David Heinle is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at T2 Asset Management, LLC since 2015. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Naperville, IL. T2 Asset Management provides investment management, wealth planning, and business advisory services to individuals, small businesses, and institutions, managing approximately $165 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs proprietary, rules-based models that combine technical and fundamental analysis to manage asset allocation and downside risk across multiple portfolio profiles.

Paul Minta is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Digiovino, Hnilo, Jordan & Johnson Financial Advisors, Ltd. since 1996. He is based in Naperville, IL, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. DHJJ Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $543.5 million through a team of eight advisors. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, and offers integrated access to tax preparation and accounting through an affiliated CPA firm.

Derek Raridon is a financial advisor with Lantz Financial LLC in Naperville, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lantz Financial, he worked at Sears Holdings from 2016 to 2018. Lantz Financial LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $846 million in client assets and employs an investment approach based on modern portfolio theory with global diversification, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs.

Kristin Crowley is a financial advisor at Lantz Financial LLC in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. She has been with Lantz Financial since 2019. Lantz Financial LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $846 million in client assets and employs an investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, focusing on global diversification primarily through mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Christopher Vivian is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Vivian also maintains a financial services business entity for tax and investment purposes. Total Clarity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, 401(k) advisory, and donor-advised fund services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including model portfolios and third-party separately managed accounts.

Anne Marie Woodrich is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Pesch Law Office, P.C., and Wall Street Financial Advisors, Inc. Woodrich also provides administrative support to Total Clarity Wealth Management. Total Clarity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through various programs, customizing asset allocations and employing a range of investment strategies.

Madeline Griffith is a financial advisor at Lantz Financial LLC in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Lantz Financial since 2017. Lantz Financial provides portfolio management, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $846 million in assets and employs a globally diversified investment approach primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Nicholas Stenger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently part of Stenger Family Office, LLC, where he has worked since 2023, following six years at Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory work, he is a co-founder of Stenger Tax Advisory LLC, a certified public accounting firm. Stenger Family Office manages approximately $735 million for individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, wealth and family office services, and pension consulting, employing a disciplined investment process overseen by an investment committee.

Kristina Tenney Gatto is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Total Clarity Wealth Management, she worked in education at School District 308 Oswego for five years. Total Clarity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm that serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using a variety of investment vehicles and programs tailored to client needs.

Laura Chamness is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and Highpoint Planning Partners before joining Leelyn Smith, LLC, where she has been since 2017. Chamness is also a Notary Public. Leelyn Smith, LLC provides 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 various asset classes and utilizes multiple third-party platforms and tools to support client portfolios.

David Krist is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Millington Financial Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he worked for eight years at Vantage Financial Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Naperville, IL. Millington Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, families, estates, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management alongside financial planning, pension consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm integrates tax planning and estate-planning facilitation into its offerings and conducts educational seminars on retirement, estate, and college planning.

Gregory Aagaard is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He is a financial advisor and relationship manager at RAI Wealth in Naperville, IL, having previously worked at Private Client Services, Securities America Advisors, Trust Company of Illinois, and TC Wealth Partners. RAI Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses, offering tailored investment advice, financial planning, tax services, and retirement plan advisory. The firm uses risk-based proprietary model portfolios and employs modern portfolio theory alongside quantitative tools, with implementation supported by third-party managers on the TownSquare platform.

Jeffrey Pearce is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and has been with Vermillion Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1990. He is based in South Barrington, IL, and holds the Series 63 designation. Vermillion Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm emphasizes structured communication and education, offering both model and customized portfolio solutions primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Carter Millington is a financial advisor at Millington Financial Advisors, LLC in Naperville, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Stadium Grill for three years. Millington Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, families, estates, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management alongside financial planning, pension consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm integrates tax planning and estate-planning facilitation into its offerings and uses a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds/ETFs, and alternative investments in its portfolio management.

Nanette Kastner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Hendricks Wealth and Estate Management, bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with JG Hendricks Financial Services LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, she also works as a basketball and volleyball referee. Hendricks Wealth and Estate Management serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $536 million in assets across about 913 client relationships. The firm focuses on discretionary multi-asset portfolio management using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with conservative cash management strategies.

Tyler Jones is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at RAI Wealth and previously worked at First Trust Portfolios and Wheaton College. RAI Wealth provides investment advice and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of third-party model portfolios and in-house management, employing modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis to tailor client strategies.

Michael Mathey is a financial advisor at IntentGen Financial Partners in Naperville, IL, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Thrivent Investment Management, and the Thrivent Advisor Network. Mathey has experience assisting clients with financial plan maintenance and meeting preparation through his role as a Senior Planning Coordinator at Thrivent Advisor Network. IntentGen Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit sharing plans, and corporate clients, offering asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and uses a variety of investment methods, including modern portfolio theory and third-party manager research, to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Sharon Adams is a financial advisor at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, Lp and L.M. Kohn & Company. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Fox Valley Financial Planning Inc. B.B. Graham & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $322 million and offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party portfolio programs.