Firoz Vohra is a CFP® professional at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several major firms, including Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Vohra has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated advisory firm since 2021. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Rafal Sieklucki is a financial advisor at William Blair with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining William Blair in 2025, he spent several years in educational roles, including positions at Miami University, Fenwick High School, and St. Constance School. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

John Oliveira is a financial advisor with William Blair in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Bank of Canada and Ieq Capital. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Chicago Rowing Foundation and spent five years affiliated with Cornell University. 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 approach across asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Kevin Eifert is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. He has four years of industry experience and has been with William Blair since 2021. Prior to joining William Blair, he spent eight years in full-time education. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Joseph Guttilla is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. and CIBC World Markets Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate LLC and a trustee of a personal estate planning trust. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of investment and retirement services, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and maintains custody of client assets while operating its broker-dealer and advisory businesses.

Matthew Mc Kibben is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2025, he worked at Edward Jones and Fifth Third Bank. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a multi-manager approach that includes proprietary research, alternative investments, and customized portfolio solutions.

Nicole Kracum is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years before joining Oppenheimer in 2024. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm provides a broad range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services.

Justin Verwijst is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Valic Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL. His career includes positions at AGIA, Sequoia Wealth Management, and Aon. He is also registered as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions to manage assets at scale.

Mitchell Protus is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, MAP Wealth Management, and various positions outside the financial sector, including at Hawthorn Woods Country Club and Reunion Brewery. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services supported by proprietary technology platforms and third-party managers.

Eugene Nacci is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, Capital Asset Advisory Services, Three Sixty Wealth Management, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a variety of segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs along with broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm is notable for its large institutional scale, in-house research, and specialized market roles including derivatives and futures services.

Lewis Martin is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Legion Insurance Group, and Axa Advisors. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Kelsey Stella is a financial advisor at William Blair with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with William Blair since 2014. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm uses an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models and private investment opportunities.

Ronadev Mitra is a financial advisor at William Blair with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with William Blair since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Cornerstone Angels, an angel investing network based in Chicago, where he contributes time monthly. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division serves individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and offers proprietary models and private fund access to its clients.

Steven Josephson is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bankers Life Advisory Services and Bankers Life Securities since 2017, following a 12-year tenure at Harris Investor Services, Inc. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Joseph Cheop is a financial advisor at William Blair with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair And Company, L.L.C. since 2004. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Richard Leake is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Falcon Wealth Planning, Vantage Point Financial, Cadence Planning, and several other financial firms. Based in Chicago, IL, Leake holds the Series 66 designation. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients such as retirement plans and endowments. The firm employs a Partner-led team structure with a centralized Investments Department, emphasizing asset allocation and manager due diligence, and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services.

Michael Bryan is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Mesirow Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax preparation practice as a sole proprietor. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various asset classes and offers access to proprietary private investment products and affiliated feeder funds.

Julian Bell is a CFP® with four years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Hightower Advisors in Chicago. Prior to joining Hightower in 2025, he worked at Plante Moran Financial Advisors from 2019 to 2025. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes multi-manager solutions and proprietary research in portfolio construction, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to various client needs.

Susan Wolfe is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes 25 years at Merrill, followed by roles at Sanctuary Advisors, Telemus Capital, and Kovitz Investment Group Partners before joining Focus Partners Wealth in 2026. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad 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, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Margaret Miller is a financial advisor at William Blair with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at William Blair since 2021, following a prior role at American Commercial Bank & Trust. She is based in Chicago, IL. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs active, research-driven management across various asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds through its integrated platform.