Jonathon Merickel is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Savvy. His prior roles include positions at Savant Wealth Management, Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines primarily index-based, long-term strategies with active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and technology platforms to support customized client plans.

Sean Ford is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., where he has worked since 2020, and also works with Streamline Financial Services. His prior experience includes roles at Benjamin F Edwards & Co and First Trust Portfolios. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Acre Trader 160, LLC / Ashton Farm Investor. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with fee-based financial planning and a range of portfolio management services. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies across multiple asset classes and is notable for its predominance of non-discretionary assets and use of fee-sharing and co-advisor arrangements.

Stuart Lasky is a financial advisor at Latitude Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Latitude Advisors in 2015, he was associated with GWN Securities, Inc. Since 2013, he has also worked as a marketing assistant for Jeffrey Lasky Financial Services LLC and holds a life and health insurance producer license. Latitude Advisors serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a blend of model-based and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis with ongoing portfolio oversight.

Jeremy Joseph is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Simplicity Wealth and Protected Tomorrows, joining both firms in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Savant Wealth Management, Huber Financial Advisors, TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios, third-party manager oversight, and a managed account platform with various customization and tax-related options.

Richard Wilkens is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Wilkens is also a partner at DeMarco Sciaccotta Wilkens & Dunleavy, LLP, a certified public accounting firm where he provides accounting and business advisory services. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with fee-based financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including both passive and active approaches, and manages assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Alsop is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Northern Trust Securities since 2018. Prior to that, he spent time at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2016 to 2017. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients through model-driven portfolios and a variety of separately managed accounts. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and custody services, offering a broad range of investment options including proprietary and third-party products.

Austin Carey is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Oxford Financial Group, LTD. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., with additional experience at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Cadence Bank. Carey holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Oxford Financial Group, LTD serves ultra high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, trusts, foundations, and closely held businesses. The firm offers comprehensive family office, investment management, and fiduciary trust services, emphasizing diversified asset allocation across public and alternative investments, including private equity and hedge funds.

Matthew Richard is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Zacks Investment Management since 2022. Prior to this, he was employed by Ducks Unlimited, the State of Illinois Governor's Office of Management and Budget, and Aviary Media. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable and corporate entities, and institutional investors. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative analysis through proprietary Zacks models and offers a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles across retail, institutional, and third-party distribution channels.

William Paddor is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC and Arlington Insurance. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and integrates retirement-plan and benefits services with advisory offerings, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis tailored to client objectives.

Ryan Wittig is a financial advisor at IHT Wealth Management LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with IHT Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2014. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm combines fundamental stock selection with quantitative tools and diversified model portfolios, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA consulting through a network of approximately 153 advisors.

Daniel Saladino is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Independent in Chicago, IL, where he also has an advisory role through Archiwealth. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes a range of investment tools and offers integrated access to custody, retirement plan consulting, and alternative investment channels through its affiliated businesses.

Toby Stannard is a CFA® charterholder based in Chicago, IL, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Aaron Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously was with Northern Trust from 2015 to 2019. Aaron Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth and institutional clients, including business owners and multi-generational families, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as standalone financial consulting. The firm uses an outsourced platform to access third-party managers and offers option overlay strategies alongside a distinctive affiliated insurance advisory entity.

Thomas Blumenfeld is a financial advisor at Latitude Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Illinois and has provided accounting and tax services through Pawlan, Blumenfeld, Miscinski & Assoc., Ltd. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Blumenfeld serves as treasurer for Alligator Aquatics, a nonprofit swim team. Latitude Advisors serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients by offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm combines model-based strategies with fundamental and quantitative analysis to manage portfolios, typically on a discretionary basis.

Azmi Sharif is a financial advisor with FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nobles and Richards, Inc., LPL Financial, and Woodbury Financial Services. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizon, investing across a range of securities and independent managers.

Frank Pecucci is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at The Mather Group since 2019, following a prior role at Insight Securities Inc. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering combined financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based allocation models and customization options, integrating AI and machine-learning tools alongside human oversight.

Robert Foley is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously been affiliated with Podesta Capital Advisors, LLC and Gelber Group. Foley is based in Chicago, IL. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and sub-advisory services, utilizing a combination of centrally managed model strategies and locally managed portfolios.

Dawn Cornwall is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with The Mather Group since 2016. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customized portfolio options and integrates third-party AI tools alongside human oversight.

Jacob Bauer is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in Chicago, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Foreside Fund Services and Kingsview Partners, and served on the advisory strategy team at Kingsview Wealth Management. Kingsview Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities, providing wealth management, financial planning, and asset management through a network of advisers and an internal portfolio group. The firm offers tailored portfolio management across various securities and develops proprietary model strategies for separately managed accounts, ETFs, and third-party licensing.

Max Miller is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Hightower Advisors and Charles Schwab, as well as running a landscaping business. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that offers discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program, serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with a range of separately managed accounts and strategist portfolios.

Lauren Madera is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with OneSeven and has previously worked at Magnetar and Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC. She serves on the Board of Trustees for The Miami Valley School in Dayton, Ohio. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions with a primarily long-term investment approach.