Marty Pereira is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and CSMG International Ltd. Pereira is also the Investment Advisor and Director of Research & Analytics for Partners Wealth Management, where he focuses on asset allocation and investment research. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm serves a broad client base including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, and supports a range of investment platforms and third-party managed solutions.

Mark Diorio is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone Capital Management LLC since 2015. The firm provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. Brookstone Capital Management employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, Unified Managed Accounts, and options-enhanced strategies, while also serving as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

James Alexander is a CFP® certified financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edge Portfolio Management, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset-allocation and manager selection strategies, integrating proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Melissa Hollon is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds the Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Massino Financial Group, Tempus Labs Inc, PwC, and PepsiCo. Hollon serves as Treasurer of the Professional Women's Club of Chicago, overseeing the organization's financial management and budgeting. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Michael Moleski is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Moleski manages a family farm business. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes a financial planning-led investment approach with low-cost indexing and offers a range of supplemental strategies and integrated retirement plan services.

Mekhroj Toshpulatov is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains large institutional scale with unique market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Hilary Gellings is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup and its related entities since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, providing a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and extensive market capabilities.

Benito Ibarra Jr. is a financial advisor at Mariner with 9 years of industry experience and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has worked at several firms including New York Life Insurance Co, Northwestern Mutual, Centaur Financial LLC, and Christopher Financial Group, LLC. He serves as a board member of the Medical Organization of Latino Advancement, a nonprofit supporting Hispanic/Latino health professionals. Mariner serves a diverse client base, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm uses customized discretionary portfolios combining in-house research with third-party managers and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services.

Renee Rosenberger is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at The Leaders Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advisory work, she is the founder of Bonaventure Solutions, an insurance-related business. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering services such as portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Matthew Anderson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Naperville, IL, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments and US Bank from 2016 to 2024. Anderson has been with PNC since 2026. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and discretionary model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Lindsey Buse is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Illinois Bank & Trust, and other firms. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account pilot available to select employees. The firm’s investment approach uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party strategists.

Jennifer Cavalier is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 license and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Veritrust Wealth Management since 2013 and provides income tax preparation services as a proprietor. Planmember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and providing participant-level investment options through risk-based mutual fund portfolios. The firm emphasizes a top-down strategic asset allocation approach combined with education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Mary Gruenberg is a Certified Financial Planner® with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services and has held roles at Principal Securities, Inc. and Farmers Financial Solutions, alongside a long tenure with Farmers Insurance Group. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and retirement plans. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Brian Devlin is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Park Ridge, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and various advisory program structures, often delivering non-discretionary recommendations requiring client approval.

Michael Beach is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Keller Williams, and Arrive Logistics. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Alicia Hyland is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at GWFS Equities Inc. and Stonegate Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, she operates a part-time bookkeeping and accounting business and works as a part-time flight attendant. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Melin Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles including Capital Analyst since 2018. Gonzalez also volunteers with a family-owned fitness center, assisting with marketing and digital media. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of advisory programs using both in-house and third-party investment strategies.

Stanko Pavlovic is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, and WCG Wealth Advisors. He is also president of Prosperity Wealth Advisors, an investment-related business. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services including retirement planning and separation counseling.

Brady Peat is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC and previously worked at Hightower Advisors, PrairieView Partners, and Googins Advisors. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a long-term approach with customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Liam Mulligan is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company and Benjamin F. Edwards. Mulligan also spent several years in education before transitioning to financial services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.