Edward Bothfeld is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Evanston, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has operated Bothfeld Financial Partners since 2015, conducting fixed insurance sales alongside his advisory practice. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and comprehensive back-office support.

Salvador Briseno is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc., Citicorp Investment Services, and Citigroup Global Markets before joining Fifth Third Securities in 2009. Briseno holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, incorporating third-party portfolio managers and various investment strategies such as SMA and direct indexing.

Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His career includes positions at JPMorgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank before joining PNC Investments and PNC Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend risk bands and implements investments via approved model strategies with an emphasis on mutual funds and ETFs.

Jordan Taylor is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, Taylor worked at Robinhood Markets, Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He is based in Chicago, IL. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, focusing on asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Juan Aguilar is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Aurora, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Aguilar serves as a soccer referee for the U.S. Soccer Federation and assists with legal document preparation for Zeigler Chrysler, as well as working part-time in customer service at a firearm dealer and range. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of investment programs on its Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers with advisor-guided investment strategies.

David Oulvey is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at VALIC since 2014. Additionally, he serves as an agent with Agia, involved with non-securities insurance products. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Amy Green is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2010, based in Chicago, IL. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines an internal investment team with governance committees to create customized portfolios, utilizing both proprietary and external strategies, and is notable for its scale and involvement with investment company clients.

Jake Nelson is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Bankers Life Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he also works part-time as a server and delivery driver at Leona's Restaurant. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerance.

Sean Whitney is a CFP® and CFA® with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. and was previously with MainStreet Investment Advisors LLC for eight years. Whitney is a partner in two LLCs that provide capital for real estate ventures but does not engage in their operations. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines internal expertise and external managers to provide customized portfolio management and offers coordinated Family Office services for complex client needs.

Mark Cassell is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Atlantic Trust Investment Advisors, Gnv Advisors, and Geneva Investment Management of Chicago. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, families, trusts, and investment companies. The firm utilizes a governance structure involving internal investment teams and committees to construct customized portfolios, combining proprietary and external strategies, and manages approximately $67.8 billion in assets.

Martin Gaughan is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther since 2025. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network and operated Gaughan Wealth Management, both from 1998 to 2025. Outside of advising, he is the owner and manager of Robert Daniel Properties, LLC, a private entity involved in property management in Chicago. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and AI tools, focusing on ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Patrick Biladeau is a financial advisor with Cresset Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cresset since 2018 and previously spent five years at JPMorgan Chase Bank & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a disciplined, risk-aware approach combining strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive strategies across various asset classes, including alternatives, while utilizing tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning for research and analysis.

Yulun Wu is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Citigroup, and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and business entities through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-directed strategies.

William Norris is a financial advisor at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with CIBC Private Wealth and CIBC National Trust Company since 2010, totaling 16 years with the firm. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm’s investment process integrates an internal team, relationship managers, and governance committees to create customized portfolios using both proprietary and external strategies, and it is notable for its portfolio management services for investment company clients.

Jeffrey Levine is a financial advisor with Mesirow Advanced Strategies Inc, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mesirow Financial, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ethics officer for the City of Riverside Ethics Commission and is a member of the Endowment Committee at West Suburban Temple Har Zion. Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. The firm previously sponsored pooled investment products but currently has no assets under management and does not solicit new investors; it maintains compliance and governance policies applicable should the products be reinstated.

Daniel Kempf is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019 and previously held positions at Indiana University and Oracle Corp. Kempf serves on the Board of Directors of the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Illinois Council and acts as an Alumni Mentor for MBA students at Indiana University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management to a wide range of clients, including individuals, executives, plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm integrates resources from across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem and uses strategic allocation models, tax-aware techniques, and proprietary analytics to support client objectives.

Derek Slater is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, he is also active as an insurance agent with National Life Group and Lakeshore Financial Group. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms utilizing third-party asset managers and combines long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Timothy Lense is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2001 and also works with Agia since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Sandbar Marina on Lake Marie and serves as treasurer for Sandbar Bar and Grille. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and operating with a substantial client base supported by over 1,200 advisors.

Melissa Mendoza is a financial advisor at William Blair with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with William Blair & Co LLC since 2010 and holds a Series 66 designation. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

Christopher Lewis is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Geneva Advisors, LLC for 12 years. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process involving proprietary and external strategies, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and specialized services such as Family Office support for complex needs.