Salvatore Esposito is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Zacks and LBMZ Securities, Inc. in 2022. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, and institutional clients, managing mutual funds and ETFs. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative models and qualitative portfolio management across various strategies and operates both its own wrap-fee programs and manages portfolios on third-party platforms.

Rudolph Litavsky is a CFP® professional based in Elmhurst, IL, with six years of industry experience. He is currently with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. and has held roles at Innovator Capital Management, LLC and Foreside Fund Services, LLC since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance business activities. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party manager supervision.

Caleb Miller is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 designation. He has professional experience spanning diverse roles across multiple organizations since 2015, including positions at Missouri Health & Wellness and the University of Illinois. Miller’s work history also includes involvement with several LLCs and banking institutions. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs.

Dennis Tierney is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at LaSalle St. Securities, L.L.C. since 2005 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2001 to 2005. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Jordan Lewis is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Daley Financial Partners, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial prior to joining VestGen in 2025. Outside of finance, Lewis teaches yoga twice a week. VestGen Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines advisor-level client relationship work with centralized portfolio construction and utilizes third-party managers and proprietary funds as part of its offerings.

Will Hendricks is a Certified Financial Planner® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Citizens Private Wealth and Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank in River Forest, Illinois. His prior experience includes roles at Blue Ocean Companies, Lion Street Financial and Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Securities Company. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and endowments. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, ERISA plan advisory, tax and estate structuring, and business consulting services, using an open-architecture investment approach tailored to client goals. Its affiliation with Citizens Bank provides access to banking products and securities-based lending, alongside an investment platform managed by a Chief Investment Officer combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Luis Vegas is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Snowden Lane Partners since 2020, following a combined 12-year tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Snowden Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and utilizes multi-team scale and institutional capabilities to manage client assets across various strategies and custodial platforms.

Cody Blumenfeld is a financial advisor at Latitude Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Pawlan, Blumenfeld, Miscinski & Assoc., Ltd., Interactive Brokers LLC, and Cigna Healthcare. Outside of advising, he is a staff accountant handling monthly accounting and tax preparation for businesses and individuals. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses a blend of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis and manages most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

Keith Hamann is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Deer Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at PLEXUS Financial Solutions since 2014 and joined both IHT Wealth Management and LPL Financial in 2025. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, 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 De Angelis is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Bleakley Financial Group dba Spahn Financial & OnePoint BFG. Outside of financial advising, he has a diverse work background including experience at FedEx Ground and Depot Dental Lab. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs proprietary portfolio models alongside third-party managers and uses formal monitoring and rebalancing processes, with most client assets managed on a discretionary basis.

Marguerite Rogers is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Jamieson Financial Services, Stout, RREEF America LLC, and DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. She is based in Northfield, IL. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, emphasizing suitability-based recommendations and ongoing portfolio monitoring within various investment management programs.

James Mcdermott is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Raymond James & Associates, Oppenheimer, Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and Osaic Wealth Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked part-time as an hourly employee for Netjets. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a range of offerings including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm delivers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and supports clients with custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Susan Christoph is a CFP®, CFA®-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Curi Capital, LLC and previously worked at RMB Capital Management, Gleacher & Company Securities, and FA Asset Management Inc. Curi Capital provides wealth management, investment management, retirement plan consulting, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across various account types and fund structures.

Brian Degrado is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lake Street Private Wealth, Raymond James & Associates, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. VestGen Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and institutional investors. The firm combines advisor-level client relationships with centralized portfolio construction, utilizing third-party managers and proprietary strategies, and manages approximately $6.66 billion in assets.

Nicholas Hai Hathuc is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Chicago, IL. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofit organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a customized asset allocation strategy that balances active and passive investments, focusing on diversification, cost control, and long-term discipline.

Michael Lutz is a financial advisor at IHT Wealth Management LLC in Chicago, IL, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase. He also provides administrative support for IHT Wealth Management. IHT Wealth Management serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and outsourced CIO arrangements. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, combining fundamental value screening and quantitative optimization in its investment process.

Steven Hefter is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Verity Asset Management and State Street Bank, and he is also involved with Appreciation Financial, where he sells insurance and annuity products. Additionally, Hefter consults for ERC Specialists, LLC, and provides business concierge services through Linqqs LLC. Encompass More Asset Management LLC primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party models, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, and manages approximately $582 million for around 4,000 clients.

Darla Douglas is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, GPS Wealth Strategies Group, Western Wealth Management, and Independent Financial Partners. She is also a co-owner of B & B Farms of Grafton, an LLC unrelated to investment activities. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and outsourced CIO services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental value screening, quantitative optimization, and tailored portfolio strategies delivered through a network of advisors.

Christopher Begbie is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. and has held previous roles at LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, ProShares, PNC Wealth Management, and Merrill. Begbie also provides investment advisory services through Good Life Advisors, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a model-driven approach to manage portfolios that may include proprietary and third-party investments, offering advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Erica Tarantur is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with RMB Capital Management, LLC since 2010. Based in Chicago, IL, she currently works with Curi Capital, LLC, a multi-team firm. Curi Capital offers wealth management, retirement plan consulting, family office services, and specialized subscription options for early-career medical professionals. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, utilizing a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach across a variety of account types and strategies.