Joseph Daly is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brookstone Capital Management since 2015 and is also president of OMH Partner Group, where he provides financial aid and retirement planning services. Daly’s experience includes roles at Red Hawk Advisors, Inc. and OMH Partner Group. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm utilizes strategic and dynamic asset allocation models, multiple investment vehicles, and operates a turnkey asset management platform with discretionary portfolio management services.

Lisa Paulosky is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 16 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in North Aurora, Illinois. &PARTNERS serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial and tax planning, ERISA 3(21) consulting, and brokerage services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and utilizes both proprietary and third-party managers, with services offered on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Stephen Morris is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and First American Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in gig work as a driver for services such as Doordash and Uber. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs using an open-architecture model that integrates third-party and affiliate investment strategies, with portfolio management and custodial services provided through National Financial Services.

Mara Lombardi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Wheaton, Illinois, and has three years of industry experience. She has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2018 and previously worked at Hope International and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs and investment management consulting, with strategies managed internally and by third parties, supported by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Michael Mileski is a financial advisor at Corient with Series 65 credentials and experience beginning in 2023. His prior work includes roles at CI BDF and positions at Hope College and William Fremd High School. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies and third-party solutions, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and risk management.

Marcia Gregory is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards since 2018 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee managing investments for family members. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm offers a range of managed strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee and operates an internal equity and fixed-income trading desk.

Darryl Newman is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Corient since 2022 and previously was with Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC from 2018 to 2023. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers, supported by continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

William Traylor is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at OFM Wealth from 2015 to 2018. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services along with specialized CFO and financial wellness solutions.

Ross Heinz is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Glen Ellyn, IL, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2009. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of managed account programs on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and supports various investment strategies including mutual funds, SMAs, and direct indexing.

Jacob Stoiber is a financial advisor at William Blair with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Evercore Wealth Management for six years and The Connable Office for three years. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Dylan Lustig is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. He previously worked at Whitnell & Co. and Granular, and has military experience with the Illinois Army National Guard. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm uses a combination of in-house research and third-party managers to create customized portfolios and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Anthony Paul is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Brookstone Capital Management since 2017 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2014 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and a variety of investment strategies, including proprietary funds and sub-advisory relationships.

Stephen Temmer is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2009. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated relationships among the bank, platform sponsor, and clearing firm.

Brett Guendel is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2020. He previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors, among other roles. His background also includes involvement with the Rotaract and Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and is notable for its integrated tax and accounting services as well as administrative family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Timothy Gleason is a financial advisor at William Blair with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with William Blair & Company since 2015. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Kelly Kovasic is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. Kelly has experience at firms including Leelyn Smith, LLC and LPL Financial, both from 2021 to 2026. Outside of advisory roles, Kelly provides administrative support to Leelyn Smith, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a range of institutional and individual clients. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and utilizes multiple management platforms, serving clients including large institutions and sovereign wealth funds.

Michael Jansey Jr. is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GDS Wealth Management and Equitable Advisors LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services, with customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and supported by in-house research combined with third-party managers.

Ronald Harczak is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 40 years of industry experience, including over 30 years with Securities America Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is a notary and operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model with access to various portfolio management strategies and technology platforms to support client needs.

Kerry Williams is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and U.S. Bank. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the restaurant and retail sectors, including roles at Portillo's Restaurant Group and Walmart. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains notable market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

David Polhill is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Strategic Advisers LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. He also operates as an insurance agent through his sole proprietorship. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of fee-based wrap programs and investment strategies managed by both internal and third-party managers, supported by several hundred advisors and tens of billions in assets under management.