Emily Pattee is a financial advisor at Oxford Financial Group, LTD with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Oxford Financial Group serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing family office services, CIO-led portfolio construction, and fiduciary support. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, diversification across public and private markets, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, alongside in-house private-investment platforms and affiliated trust services.

Travis Bennett is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northern Trust Bank, Paylocity Inc., and Technical Source. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management through model-driven investment programs that utilize a combination of proprietary and third-party products, with a focus on separately managed accounts and strategically managed portfolios.

Luis Pereda is a financial advisor at Chicago Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. His prior roles include positions at Corient Services LLC, CIPW Service Company, Gofen and Glossberg, L.L.C., and Northern Trust. Chicago Capital provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, corporations, foundations, and registered investment advisers. The firm employs an active management approach combining fundamental and technical research to construct diversified portfolios, and manages over $4.8 billion in client assets with a team of 11 advisors.

Nora Dudash is a financial advisor at IHT Wealth Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the 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 fiduciary services through a network of approximately 153 advisors.

Arthur Pedgrift III is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal since 2009 and is also associated with Choices Brokerage since 1997. In addition to his advisory work, he is a self-employed insurance agent focusing on life, health, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with a range of investment strategies implemented on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Todd Balber is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with World Equity Group, Inc. since 1997. Balber is also a co-owner and partner of B&R Financial, LLC, which offers financial planning and advisory services as well as fixed life and disability insurance products. World Equity Group, Inc. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as various business entities. The firm offers managed portfolios through its wrap-fee programs, utilizing third-party money managers and a risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and discretionary account management.

Mark Hofstetter is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Next Retirement Solutions, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a paid performing musician through his part-time involvement with And Beyond LLC. Concurrent Investment Advisors is an enterprise-scale firm with approximately 161 advisors serving over 10,000 clients and managing about $9.9 billion in assets. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services, employing a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios across various asset classes.

Loren Piotrowski is a financial advisor at Associated Investment Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at TD Ameritrade and U.S. Bancorp Investments prior to joining his current firm in 2021. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm offers model portfolio and separately managed account programs through third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management, delivering services primarily via the Envestnet/NFS platform.

Edward Constance is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Northern Trust Securities, he worked at Morgan Stanley for one year. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven discretionary portfolio management, including Separately Managed Accounts and Fund Strategist Portfolios, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment products.

Ryan Emerson is a financial advisor at Curi Capital, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RMB Capital and Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, where he spent seven years. Outside of his advisory role, Emerson is a 10% partner and CFO of Creek Side Partners LLC, a company that sells non-FDA regulated medical devices. Curi Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.6 billion in assets, serving individuals, employer retirement plans, institutions, and family offices. The firm follows a long-term, fundamental investment approach across equities and fixed income, utilizing proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Robert Bondiman is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity Investments, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. His current role includes Private Client Services in Chicago. VestGen Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.66 billion for nearly 22,790 clients. The firm offers a range of investment management and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Lynch is a Series 65 licensed advisor at McAdam LLC with five years of industry experience. He has been with McAdam since 2020 and previously worked at the University of Iowa and Lynch Roofing. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages discretionary client portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and incorporates specialized exposures such as direct indexing and private investment funds.

Steven Nivens is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales, including fixed life, health, and disability insurance, and provides referrals for Medicare and travel insurance products. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a range of investment products.

Robert Cheney is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at DFPG Investments, Inc. since 2019 and First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2019. Cheney serves on the Board of Governors for the Lowe Institute of Political Economy, a nonprofit research organization. Diversify Advisory Services provides investment advisory and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification approach using a variety of investment platforms and strategies while maintaining documented client objectives and the ability to engage sub-advisors.

Rikk Rodriguez is a ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Triad Advisors. He is also a co-trustee of a living trust. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $6.66 billion for a diverse client base, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis combined with modern portfolio theory, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Frank Diebold Jr. is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Avantax, he worked for Honkamp Krueger Financial Services for 21 years and has been associated with Diebold & Associates since 1978. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of CPA firms and advisor representatives, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

Matthew Schilling is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and TD Ameritrade. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that offers discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients, providing Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Laura Cuber is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She currently works at Bartlett & Co. Wealth Management LLC and previously held positions at Mercer Global Advisors and Kanaly Trust Services. Bartlett & Co. Wealth Management LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and a variety of institutional clients, providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation and relative-value analysis for fixed income, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party platforms while offering access to affiliate and intermediary services through its integration with the Focus Financial Partners network.

Katherine Ozog is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Curi Capital, LLC. She has been with RMB Capital Management, LLC since 2010. 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 and manages approximately $9.83 billion across various account types, combining in-house strategies with external managers and proprietary risk analysis tools.

Donald Bechter is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Curi Capital, LLC. He has worked at RMB Capital Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in several private equity and real estate loan funds. Curi Capital serves individuals, families, institutions, and other clients through wealth management, asset management, retirement plan solutions, and family office services. The firm manages approximately $9.83 billion and employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach across equity and fixed income strategies, combining in-house and external management resources.