Ethan Willett is a financial advisor with Stenger Family Office, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his career in the industry in 2026. Prior to joining Stenger, he gained experience through internships and roles at VCapital Management and Medline, alongside ongoing studies at Northwestern University. Stenger Family Office serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $735 million. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wealth and family office services, and pension consulting, using a structured investment approach with factor analysis, fundamental security analysis, and periodic rebalancing overseen by an investment committee.

Ryan Lantz is a financial advisor at Lantz Financial LLC in Naperville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lantz Financial, he worked at J. P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N. A. from 2022 to 2024. Lantz Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $846 million in client assets and employs a globally diversified investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, using primarily mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Andrew Abel is a financial advisor at IntentGen Financial Partners in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Thrivent Investment Management Inc, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. IntentGen Financial Partners provides asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multi-advisor team structure and uses a broad range of investment methods to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Kevin Rochford is a financial advisor at Clearwater Capital Partners with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bernstein, Satter Management, and Bessemer Investor Services, Inc. Clearwater Capital Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional clients including sovereign wealth funds, banks, and government entities. The firm employs a range of strategies including asset allocation, fundamental and quantitative analysis, and options strategies, offering discretionary portfolio management and a suite of services that include family office and retirement plan advising.

Camilla Corso is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with DigioVine Hnilo Jordan + Johnson, Ltd. since 2010. Corso is based in Bartlett, IL, and works as part of an eight-advisor team at DHJJ Financial Advisors. DHJJ Financial Advisors manages approximately $543.5 million and serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm integrates investment management with access to tax preparation and accounting services through an affiliated CPA firm and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis using a variety of investment vehicles.

Carter King is a financial advisor with Clearwater Capital Partners, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ascensus and Royal Valet Tulsa, as well as educational positions at Oral Roberts University and Westminster Christian School. Clearwater Capital Partners offers family office services, private wealth management, institutional advisory, and retirement plan advising. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, sovereign wealth funds, and governmental entities, employing a range of investment strategies and offering access to alternative investments and private placements.

Tina Barrile is a CFP® and CFA® with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with The Dala Group, LLC and has previously worked at Northern Trust Co., BDF LLC / Corient, and Hemsley & Associates, Ltd. The Dala Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management and financial consulting, including retirement, estate, tax, and charitable planning. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop diversified asset-allocation strategies using a range of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Julia Foran is a financial advisor at Stenger Family Office, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Calamos Investments, as well as served in the United States Senate. Stenger Family Office serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $735 million. The firm offers tailored financial planning, portfolio management, wealth and family office services, and pension consulting, utilizing a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers overseen by an investment committee.

Andrew Grider is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Leelyn Smith, LLC since 2011 and has held roles at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Grider is also involved with Leelyn Smith Tax, LLC, a firm providing tax preparation and accounting services. Leelyn Smith, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs model-based and individualized portfolio allocations across a range of investment vehicles and utilizes various technology platforms and third-party managers in its advisory process.

Melissa Imbrogno is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a team leader and relationship manager at RAI Wealth. Her prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. She and her husband volunteer with Bridge Communities, mentoring a homeless family through a two-year transitional housing program. RAI Wealth provides investment advice and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm combines third-party model portfolios and in-house management using modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis to tailor strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Martin Fogarty is a financial advisor at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Capital Point Financial Group, Ltd. In addition to his advisory role, he is founder and attorney at The Heartland Law Firm, where he has practiced since 2000. He also works as an independent insurance agent. Total Clarity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across a variety of programs, using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and third-party model portfolios.

James Bailey is a financial advisor at Stenger Family Office, LLC with a Series 65 credential and experience in the industry dating to 2022. He previously worked at Brown Brothers Harriman and Northern Trust Company. Stenger Family Office serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and pension plans, managing approximately $735 million. The firm offers tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services, using a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, supported by factor analysis and an investment committee.

Michael Kassab is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2014 and also holds roles at affiliated entities including Calamos Advisors LLC and Calamos Financial Services LLC. Calamos Wealth Management offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth clients, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach integrates asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a range of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Janet Redding is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning since 2013, following positions at Legend Advisory, LLC, Oberweis Securities, Inc., and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches and operates through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Brian Callaghan is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at CIH Consulting since 2022, focusing on commodities consulting and client services outside of investment activities. Prior to that, he held roles at MHT Business Development and Datrium. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and uses fundamental analysis to support supplemental individual security recommendations.

Breanna Coffey is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Calamos Wealth Management LLC since 2024. She previously worked at Corient Services LLC for six years and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC for three years. Outside of finance, she owns and operates an Etsy shop specializing in custom-designed clothing and merchandise. Calamos Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process combining asset allocation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, utilizing a diverse range of investment vehicles including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Anton Schirmang is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Calamos Wealth Management LLC. His prior roles include positions at Corient Services LLC, RWA Wealth Partners, Polaris Wealth Advisory Group, Origin Investments, Polaris Greystone Financial Group, and Nuveen Investments. Outside of finance, he owns Salt Fitness North Shore, a group fitness and barre business where he oversees financial operations. Calamos Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and institutional advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, endowments, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a structured investment process involving idea sourcing, evaluation, portfolio construction, and monitoring, often integrating affiliated investment vehicles and services.

Brendan Donlevy is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Triad Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and Capital Forensics Inc. Brendan is based in Chicago, IL. 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. Their approach integrates client-specific goal setting with various analytical methods and may include third-party managers or affiliate strategies.

Matthew Krueger is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Simplicity Wealth since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in farming through Krueger Farms LLC and provides tax and business advisory services at Krueger & Associates Tax & Business Advisory, Inc. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers model portfolios along with advisory technology and operational support for other advisers.

David Fischesser is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Wheaton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services Inc, and Grove Point Investments, LLC. Beyond advising, he owns Fisch Financial, LLC, which provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and accounting services, and he serves as board treasurer for the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the parish council at St. Michael Catholic Church. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services and integrates multiple custodians and third-party money managers, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.