Peter Lewis is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with LaSalle St Securities LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, utilizing asset-allocation models and a variety of investment vehicles.

Andrea Schreiber is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Forum since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she owns The Schreiber Group, Inc., a certified public accounting firm in Naperville, Illinois. 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 serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, utilizing model portfolios primarily invested in DFA mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework.

William German is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at JMG Financial Group, Ltd. since 2012. He holds Series 63 licensure and is involved in agricultural business activities, including roles as treasurer and secretary for two farm land management entities where he maintains financial records and assists in operational evaluations. JMG Financial Group, Ltd. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary investment management, financial advisory, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation investment approach overseen by a committee and manages approximately $6.36 billion in assets with a team of 64 advisors.

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.

David Berendt is a financial professional at Capital Analysts with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a small groups coach for the Boomerang Project, teaching educators how to facilitate a mentoring program for high school students. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and uses an in-house Investment Management & Research team to guide its investment decisions.

Daniel Mccabe is a financial advisor at HighPoint Planning Partners with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC (doing business as McCabe Financial Group) and LPL Financial since 2013. 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 a variety of securities and program solutions.

Paul Draniczarek is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has operated his own tax and accounting firm, Paul R. Draniczarek, Ltd., since 1988, where he provides financial statement preparation and tax services. He has been with Forum Financial Management since 2012. Forum Financial Management, LP offers fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing model portfolios primarily with institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

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 been with LaSalle St. Securities, LLC since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary management approaches.

Thomas Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Sentinus-Halo Securities, LLC and Morningstar Investment Services LLC. Outside of finance, he is a partner in DMC Fitness Solutions, a business that repairs and maintains fitness equipment. Silver Oak Securities serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other business entities through a network of over 100 financial professionals, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives and uses a combination of individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and model portfolios supported by operational features such as ongoing model monitoring and an automatic investment process.

Carla Reilly is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Level Four Advisory Services, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. HighPoint Advisor Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and employs a fundamental analysis approach across a variety 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. He has been affiliated with Cornerstone Securities, Crown Capital Securities, and TJ Stearns, Inc. for over a decade. Harwell is also involved as president and investment advisor of BCH Tactical L.P., a hedge fund designed to serve higher net worth clients. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including managed accounts, third-party manager access, and financial planning, with investment strategies tailored at the advisor level to client objectives and risk profiles.

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.

Theodore Buckley is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Hybrid Solutions, Triad Advisors, Sequoia Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and motivational speaker, conducting seminars and coaching sessions unrelated to investments. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to tailor portfolios to client goals.

Eric Talbott is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Piershale Financial Group, Envestnet Asset Management, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and Portfolio Brokerage Services. Apollon Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services and employs a combination of fundamental and tactical investment approaches, with a platform structure supporting multiple investment adviser representatives and private fund sponsorship.

Eric Berkowitz is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at JMG Financial Group LTD in Downers Grove, IL. He has been with the firm since 2016 in various capacities. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth and portfolio management along with tax consulting and advisory services on private investment funds. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach that emphasizes strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments overseen by an investment committee.

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 and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Apple Inc., and Old Second National Bank. Outside of finance, he owns Creme Design Studios LLC, a graphic design business. 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, and retirement plan advisory, employing fundamental analysis and a variety of investment vehicles to construct client portfolios.

Michael Bellah is a CFP® with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with JMG Financial Group, Ltd. and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Northern Trust Company. JMG Financial Group, Ltd. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary investment management, financial advisory, retirement plan consulting, and tax consulting services. The firm manages approximately $6.36 billion in assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach overseen by an investment committee, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and private funds.

Chad Tuneberg is a financial advisor at World Equity Group, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with World Equity Group since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Tuneberg serves as an alderman for the City of Rockford’s 3rd Ward and acts 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, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers managed portfolio solutions through its wrap-fee programs, utilizing third-party money managers with discretionary authority to invest, allocate, and rebalance client accounts based on risk tolerance.