Ashleigh Hamrick is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently with William Blair in Chicago, having worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Edward Jones. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, 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.

Michael Sirvinskas is a financial advisor at William Blair with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair & Company L.L.C. since 1993 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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 multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models, third-party sub-advisers, and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Darren Feld is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial, Inc. since 2004. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products, applying quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various asset classes and offering access to specialized strategies and proprietary feeder funds.

Zachary Kanicka is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. for eight years before joining Cresset in 2020. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and alternative investments across multiple asset classes.

Chandra Federle is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Capital Management in 2025, she worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for over a decade each. 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 offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Brian Keeley is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. He has over 20 years of experience, having worked at Gamco / Keeley-Teton / Keeley Companies from 2006 to 2026 before joining KZ Private Wealth. Keeley holds the Series 63 license and is based in Chicago, IL. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes a range of analytical approaches, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Sanel Duranovic is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He has held positions at firms including Charles Schwab, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, CITIGROUP, and USAA, contributing to his extensive background in financial planning and investment management. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm focuses on annual financial reviews and investment recommendations while allowing clients to make final trading decisions.

Aris Tatevosian is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Northwestern Mutual, Arlington Capital Management, and Country Financial. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform, providing options ranging from mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts with tax-overlay and direct indexing strategies.

Jennifer Raketich is a financial advisor at William Blair with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at William Blair & Company since 2014. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across various asset classes and offers proprietary models, third-party sub-advisers, and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Mark Rosland is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Kovitz Securities, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and employee benefit consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

David Jackson is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cresset Asset Management, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 18 years at Evanston Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Jackson owns and operates QB Innovations, a management consulting business, and serves as a trustee and board member of three private foundations. Cresset Asset Management, LLC manages approximately $71.9 billion in client assets for a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven investment approach combining active and passive strategies, supported by a structured due-diligence program and multiple affiliated entities that provide a broad range of investment and advisory services.

Jasmyn Vickery is a CFP® professional at Corient with six years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and several advisory firms. Outside of her advisory role, she mentors young adults on budgeting and cash flow issues through 3rd Decade and volunteers with Savvy Ladies, supporting women’s financial education. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, utilizing a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party solutions and includes risk management and alternative investments.

Robert Fix is a financial advisor at William Blair with 55 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with William Blair & Company L.L.C. since 1970. 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 multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-advisers, and private investment opportunities.

Christopher Pontarelli is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Competitive Property Solutions, LLC. He is based in Summit, 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 and combines third-party portfolio managers with advisor-managed sleeves, featuring services such as direct indexing and tax-overlay strategies within a structure affiliated with Fifth Third Bank.

Margaret Myers is an advisor at Kestra Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, Bridge Financial Technology, and Goldman Sachs & Co. She also works as an advisor at BlueLake Wealth Advisors, providing financial planning, investment management, and insurance services. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm provides a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, supporting clients with a combination of proprietary and third-party managed solutions.

Cameron Grable is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Chicago, IL. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2024, he worked for The Vanguard Group for six years. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Anne Conway is a financial advisor at William Blair with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Level Ex, Inc. and Oxford Financial Group. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, offering proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Madeline Pestine is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles outside finance, such as working with the Jewish United Fund and Reverie Dance Academy. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

Jeremiah Lorenz is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortis Investors for 19 years before joining Kestra Advisory and Partners Wealth Management in 2019. He is also involved in insurance product recommendations through BlueLake Wealth Advisors. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors as well as institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm supports a range of investment solutions including discretionary trading and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Marty Pereira is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and CSMG International Ltd. Pereira is also the Investment Advisor and Director of Research & Analytics for Partners Wealth Management, where he focuses on asset allocation and investment research. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm serves a broad client base including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, and supports a range of investment platforms and third-party managed solutions.