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.

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.

John Hackett is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, based in Downers Grove, IL. He has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at Black Edge Capital and Marquette Partners. 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 combines tactical and strategic approaches with fundamental analysis to support its investment decisions.

Joel Riley is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience and currently serves with Highpoint Planning Partners in Downers Grove, IL. He has been with the firm, operating as Black Diamond Planners, since 2013. Highpoint Planning Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and acts as sponsor and manager of a wrap-fee program, implementing portfolios through fundamental analysis and diversified allocations across various asset classes.

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.

Alexis Trotter is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ausdal, Alexis worked at Clarity Group Midwest and Princeville State Bank. Alexis also serves as a non-commissioned officer with the Illinois Air Force National Guard. Ausdal Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients and offers a range of services such as advisor-managed accounts, separately managed accounts, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, with tailored investment strategies developed at the advisor level.

Connie Heier is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Focus Financial since 2016 and previously held roles at Moser & Heier Financial Solutions and Moser & Heier CPA Inc., where she maintains a shareholder position. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and planning services through Moser & Heier CPA Inc. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advisory services, combining portfolio management, asset allocation, and alternative investments with coordination of estate planning and legal or tax professionals.

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.

Justin Muro is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Lombard, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and its in-house Investment Management & Research team, utilizing proprietary screening processes and offering fiduciary services for retirement and tax-advantaged accounts.

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.

Michael Hoye is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Schaumburg, IL. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the consultation and sale of fixed insurance products, including fixed indexed annuities and fixed life insurance. 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 investment strategies across a broad range of asset classes.

Thomas Longo is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Forum Financial Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an accountant at Systems Accounting Services, Inc., a firm providing accounting and tax services. Forum Financial Management, LP offers fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also acts as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for independent RIAs, using model portfolios primarily based on a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with institutional mutual funds and ETFs.