John Bowers is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. before joining Rockefeller Financial. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, including access to alternative investments and affiliated trust and insurance capabilities.

Keith Hubbard is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Fidelity Investments, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm utilizes strategic and dynamic asset allocation models and offers discretionary portfolio management through various investment vehicles, including proprietary funds and affiliated sub-advisors.

Rachel Seiler is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2022 and previously held roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, Johnson Investment Counsel, and the University of Cincinnati. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a girls basketball coach at Whitney Young High School in Chicago. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in client assets. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional investment options and a suite of retirement plan services supported by affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

Lawrence Delegge is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with the Power of Zero Marketing Program since 2015 and previously operated Delegge Financial Services, LLC for ten years. Delegge serves on the board of directors for Metro Federal Credit Union in an unpaid capacity. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and operates a turnkey asset management platform, serving clients directly and as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

Bryan Jost is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citi Private Bank since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Nancy Kwain is a financial advisor at William Blair with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with William Blair since 2005. Based in Orland Park, IL, she is part of a larger team of advisors at the firm. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, and pension and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and offers access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

Jayne Witte is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. She previously worked at BMO Wealth Management and RMB Capital Management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Nathaniel Salvador is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Transamerica Financial Advisors and Victor Salvador since 2017 and World System Builders since 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he oversees executive assistant activities and conducts product research for Victor Salvador. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

Walter Brown is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, Alera Investment Advisors, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns rental multifamily properties managed by a third party. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, catering to diverse client needs including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Eric Baytala is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2014 and was previously employed at Fidelity from 2011 to 2014. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals. The firm uses Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide investment decisions, offering non-discretionary advice with personalized reviews based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Joseph Suhadolc is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2010. He has been associated with Fifth Third in various capacities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages landlord duties for a rental property in Shorewood, Illinois. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and separately managed accounts, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration combined with its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Igor Boyko is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithm-driven model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Adam Simoncelli is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner since 2025 and previously was employed at Cerity Partners LLC, Seabold Capital Management LLC, the National Futures Association, and Northwestern Mutual. Mariner serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized discretionary portfolios and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Jacob Linzmeier is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Rockefeller Financial since 2025, following prior roles at Rockefeller Capital Management and academic positions at Loyola University Chicago and Roncalli Catholic High School. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform, while also operating as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Nedra Sykes is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at AGIA and VALIC Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Arden Enterprises, LLC, which provides capital for vending operations and identifies real estate opportunities. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisor-led consulting with in-house portfolio management and third-party managers, maintaining a fiduciary role in ERISA and retirement advice.

Tedd Muersch Jr. is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Financial Services since 2016 and has a background with Principal Life Insurance Company dating to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and service of fixed life and health insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Steven Schoneman is a CFA® charterholder based in Chicago, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at HPM Partners LLC since 2010 and previously at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC from 2007 to 2010. He is currently affiliated with Cerity Partners LLC. Cerity Partners advises a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, institutions, and private funds, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services that integrate proprietary quantitative methods with both third-party and direct investment strategies, and provides access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Erin Bonucchi is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018, following three years at Capstone Financial Advisors, Inc. Erin is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Bridget Camalick is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Mariner and previously worked at The Mather Group, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm combines internal research with third-party managers and provides specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) solutions and coordinated tax and accounting integration.

David Bowles is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including TIAA-CREF, Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Bowles is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.