Adam Gock is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Tradestation Securities and Annex Wealth Management prior to joining Ritholtz in 2023. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement and college planning services. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and behavioral finance, utilizing diversified ETFs alongside tactical and alternative strategies, and provides both advisor-led and digital platform solutions.

Michael Kite is a financial advisor with Forum Financial Management, LP and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has worked at Forum Financial Management since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Kite is a partner and attorney at Williams & Kite, LLC, a law firm specializing in estate planning, real estate, and corporate law. He also serves as a director and secretary for the Budzinski Family Foundation, a nonprofit focused on healthcare, education, spirituality, and animal welfare. Forum Financial Management, LP provides 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 other independent RIAs, offering model portfolios primarily implemented with DFA mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Daniel Murphy is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Kevin Spahn, and Ultimate Software. In addition to his role at HBW, he is an investment advisor representative at Winfield Wealth Advisors, LLC. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a blended investment approach with third-party money managers and model portfolios, serving a high client load per advisor and offering institutional and intermediary services, including sub-advisory and retirement-plan subscription options.

Travis Borton is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with BMO Family Office, LLC in Chicago, IL, and has worked at Harris MyCFO, LLC and BMO Harris Bank since 2011. BMO Family Office serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing discretionary investment management, advisory services, and family wealth strategies. The firm’s investment approach combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence overseen by an Investment Committee and utilizes a wide range of strategies and instruments, supported by its integration with BMO Financial Corp. and affiliated entities.

Brian Zavalkoff is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of experience at Chesley, Taft & Associates, LLC in Chicago, IL. He has worked exclusively with the firm since 2009. Chesley, Taft & Associates serves primarily high net worth individuals and related entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with personalized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $3.0 billion in assets, utilizing fundamental equity analysis and tailored asset allocation across a range of strategies.

Mitchell Bratina is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensee with five years of industry experience. He has been with Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Western Digital and Iowa State University. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CEO of FinTurk Inc., a fintech SaaS platform. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofits, endowments, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a long-term, diversified, asset-allocation oriented investment approach incorporating fundamental analysis and quantitative optimization, offering services including financial planning, portfolio management, and family office consulting.

Joseph Moorhead is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL, bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nuveen Securities, Tiaa, and Teachers Personal Investors Services. Moorhead has been with Northern Trust Securities since 2018. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven discretionary portfolio management through various platforms, integrating proprietary and third-party investment products with regular account reviews.

William Hurckes is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes founding Hurckes Financial Strategies and roles at Clarity Group Midwest, LLC. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent, selling term life, fixed universal life, fixed whole life, disability income, and fixed annuities. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a team of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse client base, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a wide range of asset classes.

Tristan Carone is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 license and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining VestGen, he worked in various roles including at Private Client Services and Hyvee. VestGen Advisors manages approximately $6.66 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory, and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary management and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services.

Ann Greenberg is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with HighPoint Planning Partners and has previously worked at Moneco Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing 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, employing a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms to implement client portfolios.

Joshua Vick is a financial advisor at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Beltmann Relocation, Target Corporation, and the University of North Dakota. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, not-for-profits, and corporations, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family-office reporting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach and sponsors affiliated pooled investment vehicles, including private funds launched in 2021.

Frank Aiello is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Chicago Partners since 2016 and is also a partner at TKF Homes, where he is involved in home flipping. Chicago Partners Investment Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, nonprofits, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and family-office reporting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach utilizing fundamental analysis and a variety of strategies, including direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Michael Remedi is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in the sale of fixed and health insurance products on a part-time basis. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with multiple portfolio options.

Vincenzo Nardi is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2018 and previously was involved with Alberta Investments LLC and his own practice, Vince Nardi. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent providing insurance sales and services. Forum Financial Management, LP offers fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

David Miller is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northern Trust Securities and J.P. Morgan Securities, as well as JPMorgan Chase Bank. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven discretionary portfolio management through Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist UMAs, combining advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Jacob Temple is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Northern Trust Securities in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab for one year and has a varied background including roles outside the financial industry. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven discretionary portfolio management through separately managed accounts and other managed portfolios delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Tyler Kocour is a CFP® professional with four years of experience at JMG Financial Group Ltd. He has prior work experience at WEA Member Benefits, Hays Company, and the University of Wisconsin. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations with a long-term, planning-based investment approach that includes comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and financial consulting services. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and uses a variety of investment vehicles, including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and private investments.

Mark Aloisio is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jpmorgan Securities LLC and Promus Capital, LLC. Aloisio serves on the board of Maryville, attending quarterly meetings. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-markets allocations and offers a range of financial planning and multi-family office services.

Janek Pedersen is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Curi Capital, LLC. He has been with RMB Capital Management, LLC since 2010. Curi Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $9.83 billion. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach combining in-house strategies with external managers and proprietary risk analysis tools.

Andrew Egan is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Sequent Planning since 2019. Prior to this, he was employed at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. Outside the advisory business, Egan works as a security guard at Wrigley Field. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations by offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm uses a structured risk framework with diversified manager and style exposures and provides ongoing investment communications and newsletters to clients.