Andrea Schreiber is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Forum since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner of The Schreiber Group, Inc., a certified public accounting firm she has operated since 2001. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory support for independent advisors and RIAs.

William German is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at JMG Financial Group Ltd since 2012. He holds Series 63 registration and is involved in managing farming-related business ventures as treasurer of 4G Holdings, LLC and secretary of SRD, Inc., where he assists with financial record maintenance and evaluations of farmland operations. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and offers a variety of investment options including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and private investments.

Christopher Jahntz is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mid America Financial Inc since 1989 and Harvest Investment Services, LLC from 2012 to 2018. Outside of financial services, Jahntz is involved in music production and performance as a recording artist and producer. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, utilizing a combination of third-party money managers and individual securities to implement discretionary portfolio strategies.

Robert Batutis II is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ausdal since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates MBC Insurance Group, where he sells individual health, life, and senior market insurance products. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Mccabe is a financial advisor with Highpoint Planning Partners in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC (DBA McCabe Financial Group) and LPL Financial since 2013. HighPoint Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and acts as sponsor and manager of a wrap-fee program, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Paul Draniczarek is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and also owns and operates Paul R. Draniczarek, Ltd., a firm providing tax and accounting services. His career includes over three decades managing his own CPA practice alongside his advisory role. Forum Financial Management, LP offers investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm employs model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and supports other RIAs through a turn-key asset-management platform and back-office services.

Juliette Romeo is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Elmhurst, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked with LaSalle St. Securities, LLC since 2003. Outside of advising, she practices law and tax preparation. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches, including the LaSalle St. Asset Management Program (LAMP), and supervises a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options.

Carla Reilly is a financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Level Four Advisory Services, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Citizens Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Banc One Securities. Carla provides investment advisory services through HighPoint Advisor Group, an independent registered investment advisor. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and manages a wrap-fee program, implementing client portfolios using fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles.

Brandon Harwell is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cornerstone Securities, Crown Capital Securities, and TJ Stearns, Inc. He is also president and investment advisor of BCH Tactical L.P., a hedge fund platform for higher net worth clients. Ausdal Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services with investment strategies tailored to each client’s specific objectives and risk tolerance.

Stephen Perl is a financial advisor with Calamos Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Calamos Wealth Management since 2014 and has concurrently worked at Calamos Financial Services LLC since 2008. 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 includes idea sourcing, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, portfolio construction, and ongoing monitoring by an Investment Committee, often recommending affiliated Calamos Funds and investment vehicles.

Eric Berkowitz is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at JMG Financial Group Ltd in Downers Grove, IL. He has been with JMG since 2016 across various roles. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations with comprehensive wealth and portfolio management, in-house tax consulting, and private investment fund advisory. The firm uses a planning-based, long-term investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and employs a variety of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Nirav Batavia is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2014. He is also the manager of Owl Technologies, LLC, a technology development and licensing company. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients, while also acting as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, primarily implementing portfolios with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $9 billion in assets.

Matthew Tucek is a financial advisor with Highpoint Planning Partners in Downers Grove, IL. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Apple Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, he owns Creme Design Studios LLC, a graphic design business. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and manages wrap-fee programs, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Michael Bellah is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with JMG Financial Group Ltd and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Wealth Planners, LLC, and Northern Trust Company. JMG Financial Group provides wealth management, portfolio management, and financial consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and offering specialized features such as held-away account management and tax-aware strategies.

Chad Tuneberg is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2009. Outside of advising, he serves as an alderman for the 3rd Ward of Rockford, Illinois, participating in municipal legislative and policy-making activities and acting as a liaison to the Rockford Area Venues & Entertainment Authority. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers managed portfolios through wrap-fee programs and employs a risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation, utilizing discretionary third-party money managers and providing various portfolio management options.

Daniel Peltier is a financial advisor at CL Wealth Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cabot Lodge Securities, SB Advisory, and Raymond James & Associates. CL Wealth Management LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and access to the Envestnet platform, tailoring investment strategies through fundamental and technical analysis combined with custom model portfolios and ongoing monitoring.

Donald Larsen IV is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC, having previously worked at FORVIS Wealth Advisors, LLC and BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofit organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on customized asset allocation and an Investment Policy Statement tailored to each client’s objectives, combining active and passive strategies with an emphasis on diversification and cost control.

Joseph Zabratanski is a financial advisor at Donaldson Capital Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Donaldson Capital Management since 2011. Donaldson Capital Management provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm employs proprietary portfolio strategies and combines fundamental, technical, and statistical analysis to manage income- and growth-oriented portfolios, serving a diverse client base that includes banking institutions, insurance companies, and municipal plan sponsors.

Nicole Campbell is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2014, currently serving as an advisor at the firm’s Lombard, Illinois office. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also acts as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, managing portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Colin Perry is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PR Wealth Management Group and self-employment in financial services. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, mainly implementing them with institutional mutual funds and ETFs, and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and back-office support to independent advisors and RIAs.