John Vandervoorn is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners in Geneva, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining HighPoint Planning Partners in 2021, he worked at Level Four Advisory Services and LPL Financial. HighPoint Advisor Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and employs a fundamental analysis approach to construct individualized investment policies across various asset classes.

Joseph De Marco is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at LaSalle St. Securities, LLC and Forum Financial Management, LP. Outside of his advisory role, De Marco is the founder and owner of Elevate CPA Group and a partner at DeMarco Sciaccotta Wilkens & Dunleavy, LLP, both tax and accounting firms. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with fee-based financial planning and various portfolio management services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management using a range of strategies and investment vehicles, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary accounts.

Ian Clark is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. since 2022 and previously held positions at Facet Wealth and TIAA. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, and corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies, with clients retaining final decision authority and trades executed only upon prior written authorization.

Steven Kellar is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with HighPoint Planning Partners and LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at IHT Wealth Management, Sheridan Road, and Independent Financial Partners. He is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation on a limited basis. HighPoint Advisor Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and employs a fundamental analysis approach to construct individualized investment policies across a range of asset types.

Kim Suchy is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Optimum Investment Advisors. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing over $2 billion in assets. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a network of approximately 152 advisors.

Thomas Boggess is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research and ProEquities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as chapter president of the Society for Financial Awareness and operates a legal practice as an attorney. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on third-party money managers and combining tactical and strategic investment approaches. The firm provides investment management, retirement plan consulting, and advice on individual securities, ETFs, and mutual funds.

Courtney Fuller is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. From her outside activities, she serves on the Board of Directors of Fuller Tome. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm utilizes an evidence-based investment approach with customizable portfolio options and incorporates AI and machine-learning tools alongside human oversight.

Emil Mokhtarian is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with IHT Wealth Management LLC and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Mokhtarian provides investment advisory services through IHT Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blended investment approach combining fundamental stock selection with quantitative tools and diversified model portfolios, while offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Adam is a CFP® and Series 63 licensed advisor with 28 years of experience. He has been with Forum Financial Management, LP since 2002 and also has experience at Spokas & Associates CPA's LLC and Forum Tax & Accounting Services LLC. Adam is involved in insurance sales as a sole proprietor and participates in real estate management through two LLCs. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory in constructing model portfolios primarily using institutional mutual funds and ETFs, and it offers a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Susan Shacklette is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 2007. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes a thorough discovery process and customized long-term asset allocation strategies, focusing on broad diversification and client-directed trade execution.

Edward Luebe is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LaSalle St. Securities LLC since 2015 and Heartland Investment Associates, Inc. since 1990. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance activities. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering fee-based financial planning and a range of portfolio management services. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management strategies using diverse investment vehicles and is notable for its predominance of non-discretionary assets and use of fee-sharing and co-advisor arrangements.

Samuel Mercer is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside the financial sector, such as positions in culinary services and grounds management. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable strategies, including direct indexing and ESG portfolios, and integrates AI tools with human oversight in its processes.

Kyle Mcbroom is a financial advisor with Good Life Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Level Four Advisory Services, LPL Financial, and Opus Wealth Management Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Bigdog Dadddy LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Good Life Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a team approach and multiple analytical methods to tailor advice and offers a range of programmatic solutions alongside educational seminars and subscription-based planning services.

Cameron Crone is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Odessa, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and Troy Chesnut & Associates, where he also assists with accounting and tax preparation services. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering fee-based financial planning and a variety of portfolio management services. The firm employs both passive and active investment strategies across multiple asset classes and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Stringfellow is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining VestGen Advisors, he worked at Rothchild Investment LLC and has been involved with Starterbox Studios since 2024. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for about 9,453 clients across 30 advisors. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services.

James Kim is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Kim serves as a board member and Treasurer for New Community Outreach, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting youth and the community in Bronzeville, Chicago. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $6.66 billion for over 22,000 clients across 53 advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a client-specific approach using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis and serves a broad client base including institutional investors.

Stephen Gaul is a CFP® professional with two years of experience at JMG Financial Group LTD in Downers Grove, IL. His prior work includes roles outside the financial industry with organizations such as FedEx and AnyTime Fitness. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management and portfolio management services. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with a structured process and emphasizes strategic asset allocation, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and tax-aware techniques.

Joseph Mc Dermott is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Curi Capital, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Fund Services, Aviva Investors Americas, and THL Credit Senior Loan Strategies. He also serves as Chief Compliance Officer for Curi RMB Capital, LLC, focusing on compliance and risk management. Curi Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.6 billion in assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and family offices. The firm follows a long-term, fundamental investment approach across equities and fixed income, utilizing proprietary strategies, third-party managers, mutual funds, and private funds.

Matthew Grennell is a financial advisor at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Chicago Partners since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Retirewise CFP, Podiatry Success Today, and Adaptive Consulting Solutions. Chicago Partners Investment Group serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, corporations, and not-for-profit plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and family-office reporting, employing a long-term, diversified investment approach that includes fundamental analysis, direct indexing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Daniel Lundquist is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2011. He is based in Elgin, IL, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in education as a 401(k) plan presenter, participates in Medigap insurance referrals, and serves as vice president of a homeowners association. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, implementing diverse strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.