Cole Barkocy is a financial advisor at Assured Advisory Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience as a First Officer at Spirit Airlines. Barkocy is currently furloughed from Spirit Airlines and does not receive income or commissions from that position. Assured Advisory Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by computer-driven tools, managing portfolios that often include ETFs, mutual funds, government securities, options, and variable annuities.

Erin Zylka is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Whealthy Empowerment Network and has previously worked at firms including Resolute Wealth Advisor, Inc. and Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC. Zylka also owns and operates Kona Financial Planning, an investment advisory firm. Whealthy Empowerment Network is a two-advisor registered investment adviser that provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using a range of instruments and analysis methods, managing approximately $106 million in client assets.

Douglas Oosterhart is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Northwestern Mutual and its affiliated companies before joining LifePoint Planning in 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance professional and receives commissions from insurance product sales, which are separate from his advisory services. LifePoint Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation-driven portfolios using both passive index and active quantitative strategies, supported by digital platforms and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Jonathan Rigoni is a financial advisor with North Shore Capital Group Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a member and insurance agent with North Shore Capital Group Insurance Solutions, LLC, and operates a golf business, NSCG Golf, LLC. North Shore Capital Group Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a long-term orientation, also sponsoring affiliated private funds through an affiliated general partner entity.

John Mailander is a financial advisor with Dinergy, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dinergy Wealth Management since 2019 and previously spent three years at Horter Investment Management. Mailander is also president and insurance agent at A. King Financial Chartered, LTD, where he conducts life insurance sales. Dinergy is a registered investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical, risk- and volatility-focused approach to manage assets across various domestic and international securities, typically on a discretionary basis.

Joshua Gerry is a financial advisor at The Invictus Collective, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Vestgen Wealth, LPL Financial, Professional Wealth Advisors, and Equitable of NY. The Invictus Collective provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, other advisers, and institutional investors. The firm manages pooled investment vehicles, offers sub-advisory structured-note strategies, and employs a small team with a concentrated client base, combining traditional and institutional approaches.

Patrick Nord is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Treetop Wealth Management, LLC since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Northfield, IL. Treetop Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, small businesses, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a risk-management, client-specific approach with tailored asset allocation using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and alternative investments.

Timothy Streid is a financial advisor with Macro Wealth Management, Inc. in Lake Forest, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Wealth Designs, Inc. since 2002 and holds leadership roles in several non-investment businesses, including serving as president and partial owner of companies in the crane service, insurance, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors. Macro Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as certain retirement and profit-sharing plans by providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. The firm employs a client-specific planning process using L.E.A.P. software and implements investment strategies primarily through third-party money managers, supporting clients with periodic reviews and documented investment policy statements.

Alexander Wasiunec is a financial advisor at Mendel Money Management Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mendel Money Management, he worked at Stepan Company and United Parcel Service. He serves as a board member and volunteer for the American Ukrainian Youth Association, a cultural youth organization. Mendel Money Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $317 million in client assets and offers customized portfolios using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, supplemented by third-party research, with a distinctive use of options and other derivatives for income generation or protection.

Gregg Shamberg is a financial advisor at Mulberry Capital Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Peak6 Capital Management LLC and Peak6 Investments, L.P. from 2010 to 2024. Mulberry Capital Management LLC provides discretionary asset management and sub-advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and other investment advisory firms. The firm employs a mixed investment approach combining fundamental, charting, and cyclical analysis, alongside selective use of covered options for hedging and income generation.

Nilu Judge is a financial advisor at Kenora Financial, LLC with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She has worked at Enesco, LLC since 2006 and is a part-time partner at Ryan McNeilly & Associates, CPAs, LLC, where she is involved in tax planning and preparation. Kenora Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, investment counseling, retirement and estate planning, tax-related advice, and customized portfolio management. The firm emphasizes customized separately managed accounts with diversified concentrated equity positions, tax-aware rebalancing, and a discretionary management approach tailored to client risk and tax circumstances.

Jessica Merino is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merino Wealth Management, a firm she has been with since 2014. Prior to that, she worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc. and The Investment Center Inc. from 2016 to 2022. Merino Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and business clients. The firm follows an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering tailored investment management, comprehensive planning, and third-party manager recommendations, while utilizing tools such as a cash-management aggregator called Flourish Cash.

Bret Kinnamon is an investment advisory representative at Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II with 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kinnamon & Associates since 1994 and with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as vice president at Kinnamon Accounting Service, focusing on tax and accounting duties, and is a licensed notary public. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II provides advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers individual portfolio management, pension consulting, and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and long-term investment.

Tyler Pera is a financial advisor at Certitude Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Certitude Advisors since 2014. Certitude Advisors serves individual and institutional private clients, including senior corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management along with financial, retirement, and tax planning, focusing on a long-term investment horizon and individualized portfolio management.

Elizabeth Grady is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors in Chicago, IL. She has worked with Baldwin Financial Advisors, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC during her career. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several boards, including the Sheridan Road Alumni Association Sacred Heart Academy and Hardey Prep, DePauw University Alumni Association, and the America Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management services for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor advisory services to client goals and risk tolerance.

Kyle Kinnamon is a financial advisor with Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Kinnamon Accounting Service, where he provides tax and accounting services. Kinnamon’s background includes roles at Cetera and Northern Illinois University. Kinnamon & Associates Ltd II offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, focusing on asset allocation and longer-term purchase strategies, and provides pension consulting aligned with ERISA guidance.

Andrew Gjertsen is a financial advisor at Engage Wealth Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previous work experience at Medline Industries, LP, H.E. Williams, Inc., Platformatics Inc., and Indiana University. Engage Wealth Group provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, and trusts. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to develop individualized investment plans and employs strategies including discretionary portfolio management, options-based strategies, and the use of third-party money managers.

Wayne Carr is a financial advisor with Main Street Investment Advisors, LLC in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Main Street Investment Advisors since 2008. Main Street Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals and private foundations, offering discretionary portfolio management and asset-allocation advice across various asset classes. The firm employs a buy-and-hold strategy focused on large-cap companies and incorporates option strategies and other derivatives with client approval to enhance income and provide downside protection.

Patrick Sweeney is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc. since 2001. Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates provides personalized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, integrates tax preparation into its advisory services, and employs a mix of fundamental and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Aaron Izenstark is a financial advisor at IRON Financial LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Iron Financial Management since 1994. IRON Financial, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charities, and corporations, managing approximately $472 million in assets. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various equity and fixed-income strategies, and serves as a private fund sponsor and adviser through its affiliate entities.