Cristian Hirit is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Norridge, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2014 to 2022 before joining PNC Investments LLC in 2022. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in approved mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Dennis Parker is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2004 and is also the president and owner of an accounting firm, Dennis A. Parker CPA Ltd., established in 1984. Additionally, he holds an ownership role in an independent health insurance agency, Parker Financial Services, Inc. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in assets through a network of several hundred advisors and employs model-driven, asset-allocation strategies supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.

Ryan Devore is a financial advisor at William Blair with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with William Blair since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Merit Music School in Chicago and is a regional director for the Naval War College Foundation. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

John Selzer is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Capital Point Financial Group, LTD. for 10 years, LPL Financial for 19 years, and Guardian Life for one year. He is currently with Allworth Financial, L.P. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial and wealth planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and education through newsletters, podcasts, and seminars. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement customized investment strategies across various asset classes and offers specialist portfolios tailored to different client values and goals.

Jacob Brunetti is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2017, following a prior role at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Brunetti also has experience from Indiana University and a brief tenure at Uncle Sam Fireworks. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management tailored to client objectives, supported by integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs organization and employs a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

John Mcchesney is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Churchill Management Group, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Zacks Investment Management, and Morgan Stanley. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Adam Goldman is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The James M. Gartenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund and holds board positions with several nonprofit organizations, including Sukkat Shalom synagogue, Roger Williams University, Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School, and Briarwood Country Club. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence to construct portfolios and provides access to proprietary private investment products and third-party managers.

Aakanksha Sharma is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd. and Mitraz Financial. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm leverages strategic allocation models, manager selections, and proprietary analytics, providing clients access to a broad range of investment solutions within the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Rebecca Karpel is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Avid Business Advisors, and the Department of Justice. Outside of her financial career, she previously worked at Orange Theory for three years. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm integrates strategic allocation models and specialized programs while leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to offer a wide range of investment and advisory services.

Suzanne Anderson is a financial advisor with William Blair, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with William Blair & Company L.L.C. since 1989. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and offers proprietary models and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Daniel Sunday is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Altair Advisers, Signature Advisors Group, and Arlington Capital Management. Outside of finance, he was involved with the University of Illinois Women's Basketball team from 2018 to 2020. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management services supported by strategic allocation models, manager selections, and various implementation platforms, leveraging resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Kyle Kadish is a financial advisor with Allworth Financial, L.P., holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, Kadish is a co-founder of Clinch Sports, Inc. and Fancity, Inc., where he provides strategic consulting and marketing guidance in the sports and gaming sectors. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement customized investment strategies across various asset classes.

Andrew Buchta is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at &PARTNERS since 2026. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and corporations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and portfolio management options, operating under dual registration as both a registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Kyle Thorpe is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently with &Partners in Arlington Heights, IL. He previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a director and member of related entities managing office space operations. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a variety of analysis methods and both proprietary and third-party strategies, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Thomas Sandt is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, Academy Securities, First Trust Portfolios, and Citigroup Global Markets. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented with a mix of ETFs, index funds, separate accounts, and private funds.

Matthew Kocanda is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked in various capacities since 2022, including a role at Corient Services LLC beginning in 2023. His prior experience includes seven years at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies and third-party solutions, and offers specialized services through affiliated entities such as family office and corporate trustee services.

Eryn Clemens is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services since 2021 and previously spent nine years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm integrates centralized investment resources and a range of tailored offerings, delivering services through both direct and partner programs.

Sydney Lukatsevich is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2026. Prior to joining MAI, he held roles at Calamos Financial Services LLC, Calamos Wealth Management LLC, Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management, Mutual of Omaha Advisors, Axa Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a customized approach to portfolio management across multiple strategies and offers services including trust administration and insurance through affiliated entities.

Gary Erickson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Deerfield, IL, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Eagle Strategies since 2004 and previously at Oakwell Financial Partners from 2017 to 2019. Erickson serves as a board member for the LaGrange Area Department of Special Education (LADSE). Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and corporate sponsors. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Mirko Reithofer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank, having previously worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and PNC Bank and its affiliated entities. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, including mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing strategies.