Natalie Brekken is a financial advisor at Curi Capital, LLC based in Chicago, IL. She holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at Curi RMB Capital LLC, Ecolab Inc., the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Orono Public Schools. Curi Capital serves individuals and families, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach combining in-house strategies with external managers and offers a range of wealth management, asset management, and retirement plan services.

Susan Garbarino is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at IHT Wealth Management LLC since 2019. She has held roles at LPL Financial, Independent Financial Partners, and multiple entities affiliated with Mueller Financial Services dating back to 2008. IHT Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blended investment approach combining fundamental stock selection, quantitative tools, and diversified model portfolios, while offering services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary consulting.

Kirk Hackbarth is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 63 registered advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at JMG Financial Group Ltd and has previously been employed at Strategic Wealth Partners, Guidant Wealth Advisors, and Liberty Financial Group, Inc. He is based in Downers Grove, IL. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and financial consulting. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach with strategic asset allocation and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, separately managed accounts, and private investments.

Brian Bunker is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Aviva Investors and Neuberger Berman BD LLC. Composition Wealth offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach centered on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investment funds, with a multi-advisor structure managing approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.

Nicholas Grossi is a financial advisor with Aaron Wealth Advisors in Chicago, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Aaron Wealth Advisors, he worked at CNA Surety and Scotiabank. Aaron Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as standalone financial consulting. The firm utilizes an outsourced platform for third-party manager access and provides option overlay strategies, catering to sophisticated individuals, business owners, and family offices.

Michele Hansen is a financial advisor at Latitude Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Latitude Advisors since 2021, previously spending six years at Starcom Worldwide. Hansen also maintains roles with Jeffrey Lasky Financial Services, LLC and GWN Securities Inc., and is a licensed life insurance producer. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Harold Martin III is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Tribune Publishing and CoachHub, as well as experience with a startup focused on nut butters. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering a range of strategies including all-cap core, dividend, and long/short approaches. The firm combines proprietary quantitative models with qualitative portfolio management and manages affiliated mutual funds and ETFs across multiple distribution platforms.

Sharif Sharif is a financial advisor with FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Woodbury Financial Services. Sharif also operates a side business called The Other Side of Medicine. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizon.

David Settelmyer is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Latitude Advisors, LLC since 2009 and also operates Settelmyer Financial, where he works as a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, long-term care, and annuity insurance. He has held roles at GWN Securities, Inc. and the National Senior Advisory Council since 2001. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a combination of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Robert Runnfeldt Jr. is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Noyes Advisors LLC and David A. Noyes and Company. He serves as a trustee for the Eleanor B Runnfeldt Trust. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through about 274 advisors. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing multiple program structures and both firm-sponsored and third-party sub-advisers.

Andrew Janusz is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of experience in financial services. He is currently an advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and has held previous roles at firms including JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Northwestern Mutual. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management approaches using third-party managers, proprietary models, and technology integrations to support its investment and operational processes.

Kathleen Gfrorer is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC. Her career includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Securities America, Inc., and Landmark Capital, Inc. She also serves as secretary for the Somonauk Gardens Owners Association. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for about 9,453 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, utilizing a blend of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Daniyal Ahmed is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Oak Brook, IL, holding a CFP® designation and Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, ProEquities Inc, and Honkamp Krueger Financial Services, where he also serves as a financial associate. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm manages approximately $7.57 billion in assets for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, utilizing firm-designed allocation models and tax-intelligent strategies.

Michael Balch is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including IPI Wealth Management, Investment Planners, and Cedar Capital. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole partner of MB THIRTEEN, LLC, which involves consulting, keynote speaking, and book sales. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth individuals and combines traditional investment advisory services with actuarial analysis, benefits consulting, and risk management.

Ramsen Odicho is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and J. P. Morgan Securities LLC. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven, discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program that combines proprietary and third-party investment products.

Gigi Verrey is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Her career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Triad Advisors Inc., and Gcg Financial, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is the author of the book *Okay, So I Got Fat* and owns Very Smart Ideas, LLC, a website selling inventions and household gadgets, and she also participates in acting and sponsored social media advertising. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers to construct portfolios focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term approach, while also offering ERISA-focused services for retirement plans.

Matthew Halkyard is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Curi Capital, LLC since 2020 and has held prior roles at Foreside Fund Services, LLC, RMB Capital Management LLC, Quasar Distributor, LLC, and Ironbridge Capital. Halkyard serves as a portfolio manager and product specialist at Curi Capital. Curi Capital serves individuals, families, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach combining in-house strategies with external managers and offers a range of services including wealth management, asset management, retirement plan solutions, and family office services.

Mitchell Ratnow is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Company, where he worked for 27 years, as well as positions at Triad Advisors, Inc. and GCG Financial. Ratnow is also involved with GCG Financial, providing fixed business services including long-term care, property casualty, disability insurance, and group benefits. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers to construct portfolios with a long-term focus, and provides comprehensive ERISA-related plan services to plan sponsors.

Logan Andersen is a CFP® professional at JMG Financial Group Ltd with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining JMG Financial Group, he held positions at Marquette Companies and Miner Enterprises, Inc., and completed his education at the University of Illinois. JMG Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations with comprehensive wealth and portfolio management, including in-house tax consulting and private investment fund advisory. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach centered on strategic asset allocation and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles, along with operational features such as held-away account management and account aggregation tools.

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.