Michael Page is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prospera in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Financial Network LLC for six years. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors, offering investment advisory and financial planning services via multiple platforms and customizable portfolio management.

Kathleen Oconnor is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining RMR Wealth Builders, she worked at Clearwater Capital Partners, Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial LLC, and HPL&S, a subsidiary of First American Bank. RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, sub-advisory to registered investment companies, and specialized advisory services including annuity management and digital asset programs.

Erik Olson is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2010. Olson serves as a board member and investment committee chair for the Converge Foundation and owns Olson Analytics, a data analysis and consulting business. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, utilizes third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Andrew Mitchell is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Crystal Lake Tax and Finance, where he provides investment advisory and fixed insurance services. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, offering customized portfolios and co-/sub-advisory services, while also providing insurance planning and educational workshops through affiliated entities.

Eric Mesko is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, LPL Financial, and Waddell & Reed. He serves on the board of Bartlett Learning Centers, a school for children with mental challenges. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a blend of analytical approaches and third-party managers.

Stanley Nieminski is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and PFS™ designations and has worked at firms including Clearpath Financial LLC and Cetera. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of a mortgage brokerage and provides tax and accounting services through his CPA firm. Fortis Capital Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, employing a range of strategies including passive, active, tactical, blended, and ESG-integrated approaches.

Bryan Dern is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Savvy with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Maia Wealth, Mana Financial Group, Tosaf, Inc., and prior positions in various non-financial firms. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes investment plans based on client objectives and uses a primarily index-based, long-term approach complemented by active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing.

Brian Lee is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services, Western & Southern Life, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Lee is also a full-time sales agent at Western & Southern Life. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party money managers, with supplemental recommendations of individual securities based on fundamental analysis.

Ian Morrison is a financial advisor with OneAscent Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling, Securities America Advisors, and Securities America, Inc. Outside of finance, he worked for Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and institutions. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing individualized asset-allocation approaches and various model-based platforms.

Robert Sweas is a Certified Financial Planner® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Arete Wealth Advisors and Ausdal Financial Partners. In addition to his advisory work, he has performed independent auditing services on a volunteer basis and is involved in life, health, and accident insurance sales. Lifeworks Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses, offering financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a planning-based and risk-focused investment approach using diversified funds, third-party managers, and a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, supported by proprietary technology and integrated tax and accounting capabilities.

Brandon Lilly is an advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, J.P. Morgan Securities, and DeRose Financial Planning Group. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent several years at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Highpoint Planning Partners serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and manages wrap-fee programs, implementing portfolios through fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles.

Mark Morrison is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OneAscent Financial Services LLC. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and The Cornerstone Financial Group Inc. among others. He also serves as an elder at The Arising Church in Crystal Lake, where he is involved in counseling and preaching. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and institutions. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services using individualized asset allocation and model-based platforms, and offers specialized services including tax-overlay options and outsourced CIO and CCO support.

Caleb Thomas is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with OneAscent Financial Services LLC and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Caleb also has experience assisting with financial planning and administrative tasks within his firm. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions through multiple advisory teams. The firm utilizes individualized asset-allocation strategies and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, Unified Managed Account solutions, and outsourced chief investment and compliance officer services.

Matthew Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Altitude Capital Management LLC in St. Charles, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Brighthouse Financial and Invesco Advisers, Inc. Outside of advising, he is an equity partner in a rental property business. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm customizes strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, managing accounts through a multi-team structure while employing approaches such as asset allocation and technical analysis.

Michael Stewart is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 66, and 65 designations and has been with Sound Income Strategies since 2015. Prior to this, he was involved with Grayslake Business Partnership LLC and has owned Crystal Lake Tax & Financial since 2008, where he provides fixed and indexed annuities, insurance products, and tax preparation services. Sound Income Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other advisors, offering asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and insurance planning. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies with active portfolio management and allocates assets to third-party managers and ETFs when appropriate.

Cynthia Pruemm is a financial advisor at Corecap Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with SIS Financial Group since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates an independent insurance agency serving a similar client base. Corecap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm uses a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Christopher Hessenflow is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealthcare Capital Management since 2010 and also maintains a role at SMB Advisors LLC since 2008. Hessenflow serves on the advisory board of Financeware, Inc., a technology firm related to investment services. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $3.03 billion for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by alternative investments and specialty platforms, with oversight by an Investment Policy Committee.

David Walker is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC and Securities America Advisors, Inc., along with operating his own firm, Walker Financial Services Inc., since 2002. Outside of advising, he is president of his office condo association and leads Swisher & Walker Financial Services, Inc., which provides income tax preparation and accounting services. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $6.66 billion for over 22,000 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services, employing client-specific strategies that integrate fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

Monica Moose is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously spent 19 years at KRM Financial before joining her current firm in 2025. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm provides a wide range of services including advisor-managed accounts, separately managed accounts, unified managed accounts, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, with investment strategies tailored at the advisor level to meet client objectives and risk tolerance.

Charles Svoboda is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining CoreCap Advisors, he was associated with SIS Financial Group and UBS. His role at SIS Financial Group includes insurance and annuity sales, along with providing inside sales and operational support. CoreCap Advisors offers discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement accounts, and institutional entities. The firm employs a relationship-oriented investment approach with a long-term horizon, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and sub-advisors to manage client portfolios.