Justin Palett is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Tiaa. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Arlene Searle is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management, providing customizable portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Wenli Tan is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Mesirow since 2009, also working briefly at Precision Fiduciary Partners LLC. Mesirow Financial Investment Management’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a structured investment process involving Investment Policy Statements, asset allocation, due diligence, and may use third-party sub-advisors alongside proprietary private investment products.

Jessica Carter is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2017 and previously held roles at State Farm VP Management Corp. and State Farm Insurance from 2011 to 2017. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in client assets. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of affiliated non-investment businesses including legal, trust, and recordkeeping services.

Andrew D'Aprile is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2025 and previously was with InterOcean Capital and Deloitte Tax. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial and tax planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies with access to private funds and specialized portfolio management tools.

Austin Park is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in the sales and servicing of life and fixed annuity products. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Reganne Lively is a financial advisor at William Blair in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and with five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at William Blair since 2021 and prior positions involving academic and political organizations. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across various asset classes and offers proprietary models and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Dante Demarco is a financial advisor at William Blair with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at William Blair & Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a family-owned restaurant, Trattorin Roma. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management and financial planning services to individuals, foundations, and corporate clients, using active, research-driven strategies across multiple asset classes.

Michael Loizzi III is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2021. He previously worked for Whitnell & Co. from 2005 to 2021. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutions, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating as both an investment adviser and a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, insurance products, and investment banking.

Renee Gagliardo is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has four years of industry experience and has been with William Blair since 2021. Prior to joining William Blair, Renee spent 16 years in full-time education. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven management approach across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, private funds, and co-investment opportunities.

Ashleigh Hamrick is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at William Blair. Prior to joining William Blair, she worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, as well as Edward Jones. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models alongside access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Darren Feld is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial, Inc. since 2004. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products, applying quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various asset classes and offering access to specialized strategies and proprietary feeder funds.

William Reap is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PKS Investments, Raymond James, Wells Fargo, and Wachovia Securities. He is also involved as an owner of GRH Wealth Mgmt LLC, a holding company. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term investment portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

Zachary Kanicka is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. for eight years before joining Cresset in 2020. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and alternative investments across multiple asset classes.

Chandra Federle is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Merrill, Bank of America, and Rockefeller Capital Management. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a registered broker-dealer, providing access to securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Brian Keeley is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. He has over 20 years of experience, having worked at Gamco / Keeley-Teton / Keeley Companies from 2006 to 2026 before joining KZ Private Wealth. Keeley holds the Series 63 license and is based in Chicago, IL. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes a range of analytical approaches, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Sanel Duranovic is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He has worked previously at Charles Schwab & Co., Transamerica, CitiGroup, USAA, and Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on standardized asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with tailored recommendations and annual reviews aligned to client goals and risk tolerance.

Aris Tatevosian is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Oak Park, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Northwestern Mutual, and Arlington Capital Management. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and utilizes third-party portfolio managers on the Passageway platform.

Jennifer Raketich is a financial advisor at William Blair with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at William Blair & Company since 2014. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across various asset classes and offers proprietary models, third-party sub-advisers, and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Mark Rosland is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Kovitz Securities, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and employee benefit consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.