Caroline Shoener is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC and previously worked at Hightower Advisors and Vestor Capital, LLC. Prior to her financial advisory career, she spent four years working in the charter school sector. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing customized portfolios and a long-term investment approach.

Jerry Means Jr. is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone since 2008 and also operates an insurance business through Gateway Senior Solutions, Inc. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

Christopher Crisanti is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Kestra Investment Services, Ameriprise Financial Services, and in legislative offices, including roles with State Senator Steven Landek and State Representative Michael J. Zalewski. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with various organizations such as Bill Brennan State Farm Agency and FinTech Ranger LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers a broad range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment due diligence, and access to multiple management platforms, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Dan Milosevic is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 credential. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in logistics and delivery services through ownership of BearKeepers LLC and Tigon Investments Inc. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms.

George Hurley is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning and has previously worked at Northern Trust Securities, JP Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets across more than 1,100 advisors and 151 offices.

Matthew Lovett is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and operates an independent compliance consulting business serving advisors, broker-dealers, and law firms. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts.

Ethan Krumwiede is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Doyenne Wealth Advisors LLC and Chicago Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he provides live DJ services through Mode Events in Chicago. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate entities, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to specialized investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by comprehensive tax and accounting services and unique operational capabilities such as administrative CFO functions and employer financial wellness tools.

Andrea Smith is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Wheaton, IL. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA. Additionally, she is involved in insurance and annuity activities and sales. 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, utilizes a variety of investment vehicles including ETFs and structured notes, and serves as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

Salvador Briseno is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc., Citicorp Investment Services, and Citigroup Global Markets before joining Fifth Third Securities in 2009. Briseno holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, incorporating third-party portfolio managers and various investment strategies such as SMA and direct indexing.

Brunilda Veliu is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Oak Brook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with extensive internal oversight and maintains a combination of large institutional scale along with specialized market roles.

David Tucker is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2018 and previously at SGL Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the author of the book "Escape Illinois" and conducts informational classes through FMT Rejuvenate Your Retirement. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing various investment strategies and supporting third-party RIAs through sub-advisory and model-licensing arrangements.

Mary Schulte is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2016, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Based in Naperville, IL, she is also an agent for Raymond Schulte in an investment-related capacity. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, and M&A advisory, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with in-house equity and fixed income trading capabilities.

Donald Wade is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously spent 28 years with Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advising, he owns a timeshare that he rents when not in use. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and a network of third-party managers.

Ross Browne is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Brookstone since 2016, following a year at Horter Investment Management and ongoing involvement with Irongate Advisory since 2006, where he serves as president and owner managing annuity and life insurance sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis through model portfolios and managed accounts.

Michael Benstein is a financial advisor at William Blair with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Enova International, and Capgemini Consulting. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Jennifer Chung is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Corient and has previously worked at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC and Morgan Stanley. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and uses risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolios with client objectives.

Mark Sommerville is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including LPL Financial, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and HSBC Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a licensed representative in the fixed and indexed annuity and life insurance business. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, offering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via model portfolios, managed accounts, and various specialized strategies.

Martin Gaughan is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther since 2025. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network and operated Gaughan Wealth Management, both from 1998 to 2025. Outside of advising, he is the owner and manager of Robert Daniel Properties, LLC, a private entity involved in property management in Chicago. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and AI tools, focusing on ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Yulun Wu is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Citigroup, and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and business entities through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-directed strategies.

Stephen Muto is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019, following previous roles at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC and Whitnell & Co. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm manages customized portfolios through an internal team and third-party managers, and is notable for its integration of tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.