John Ferrante is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group since 2007 and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network. Ferrante is the owner of JAF Wealth Management, Inc., a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a broad range of securities and investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

David Navarro is a CFP® and ChFC® with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group since 2007 and previously worked at CommonWealth Financial Network. Navarro is president and owner of Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group and serves as a 401(k) and brokerage cash balance plan trustee for the firm. Chicago Oakbrook Financial Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning, employing a wide range of investment strategies and securities tailored to client objectives.

Vincent Harambasic III is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pinnacle Financial Group LLC. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, JP Morgan Securities, Strategic Advisors, Inc., and Fidelity Investments. He is the managing member of ThreePillar Assets, LLC, which owns 50% of Pinnacle Financial Group. Pinnacle Financial Group LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $673 million for about 390 clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, factor, optimization, and quantitative methods alongside modern portfolio theory to tailor portfolios, offering both financial planning and investment management services.

Jay Faler is a financial advisor at Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Standard Bank & Trust from 2012 to 2016 before joining Providence Wealth Advisors in 2017. Providence Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals and uses asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios.

Phillip Johnson is a financial advisor at Rothschild Wealth LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Rothschild Wealth since 2018. Johnson also serves as President of Rothschild Wealth LLC and Managing Director of Rothschild Investment LLC. Rothschild Wealth LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional and tax-exempt entities. The firm uses asset-allocation models tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, employing quantitative methods and third-party software alongside discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Rita Bunch is a financial advisor at 4 Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and 4 Wealth Advisors since 2012. Additionally, she is involved with 4Wealth Insurance Group, where she evaluates life insurance needs. 4 Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning using a range of analytical methods, with a distinctive affiliation to an accounting firm and related insurance entity.

John Gritis is a financial advisor with Bentley Financial Group in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Bentley Financial Group since 2014 and has prior experience at LPL Financial LLC and Domino, Gritis & Co. Gritis is also a one-third owner of a manufacturing company and provides tax preparation and corporate accounting services through his firm, Gritis & Associates, Ltd. Bentley Financial Group offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $393 million in discretionary client assets, employing fundamental analysis, hedging strategies when appropriate, and third-party independent managers, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and formal annual reviews.

Douglas Degroot is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2010. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Frankfort, IL. Providence Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm uses asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory to build diversified portfolios and serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning at no additional charge.

Ryan Bellis is an advisor at Vertex Partners in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Vertex Planning Partners since 2024 and has prior experience at Natixis Investment Managers. Ryan entered the industry recently after completing his studies in 2024. Vertex Partners provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable and corporate entities through financial planning, investment and wealth management, consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment process focusing on asset allocation, diversification, and behavioral finance, utilizing a combination of active and passive model portfolios across various platforms and strategies.

Michael Adler is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Rothschild Wealth LLC and Rothschild Investment, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC from 2021 to 2025 and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied from 2010 to 2021. Mr. Adler is also a licensed insurance agent and registered representative, providing securities brokerage and insurance services on a commission basis. Rothschild Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement and investment consulting. The firm employs a client-focused approach to asset allocation, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis along with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Joshua Beachler is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Goldstone Financial Group, LLC and previously worked at Clearwater Capital Partners and Bank of America, N.A. from 2016 to 2019. Goldstone Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.05 billion across individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisers and third-party models, employing strategies that include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and select alternative investments.

Jeremy Lorenz is a CFP® professional with four years of experience at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. He has a background that includes roles at Illinois State University, Ikea, LegoLand Discovery Center, and Schaumburg High School. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets through a multi-advisor team and offering private fund investments and in-house tax services.

Felicia Gates is a financial advisor at Polaris Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, she serves as an accountant for the Samuel Dewitt Proctor Conference, a nonprofit focused on human rights and social justice. Polaris Wealth Management advises individual investors and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, customized financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm applies modern portfolio theory to asset allocation and offers educational seminars for retirement plan clients.

James Dawson is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in financial services. He currently serves as a wealth advisor at Rothschild Wealth LLC and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Halo Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. Rothschild Wealth LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate executive groups, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional and tax-exempt entities. The firm uses a range of asset-allocation models and quantitative methods to construct and manage portfolios, offering services such as financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordination of tax and estate planning.

John Kosik is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc since 2009. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Capstone Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning in its investment process, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets through a multi-advisor team.

Robert Perkins is a financial advisor at Hunter Capital Management with 44 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Perkins Investment Management LLC, Janus Distributors LLC, and PWMCO, LLC prior to joining Hunter Capital Management in 2020. Perkins holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Hunter Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm manages assets across separate accounts, a mutual fund, and privately offered pooled vehicles, with a value-oriented equity investment approach and a team of five advisors.

Edward Keating is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SAGE Private Wealth Group, LLC. Prior to joining SAGE, he worked at Calamos Wealth Management LLC and BMO Harris Bank. He is actively involved in the Waubonsee Community College Foundation, serving as board president and participating in finance, investment, and scholarship committees. SAGE Private Wealth Group provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers customized investment strategies and family office services, utilizing a variety of asset classes and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Igor Yukhvidin is a financial advisor at Vertex Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank for seven years and Ernst & Young for four years. Vertex Partners provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable and corporate entities through financial planning, investment and wealth management, and consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation, diversification, and behavioral finance, utilizing a mix of active and passive model portfolios across various platforms and strategies.

Bradley Schaffnit is a financial advisor at Apollon Financial, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. His outside business activities include involvement with Leaders Partners, Inc., a non-variable insurance firm. Apollon Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.45 billion through a team of 16 advisors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and access to private and alternative investments.

Dory Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Apollon Financial, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Apollon Financial in 2024, he worked at LPL Financial and HighPoint Advisor Group LLC. He has additional business activities that include sales of non-variable insurance products. Apollon Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.45 billion through a team of 16 advisors and offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and access to private and alternative investments using a combination of centrally managed models, advisor-led portfolios, and sub-advisers.