Bruce Skryd is a financial advisor with Forum Financial Management, LP, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Forum Financial Management since 2013 and also operates Bruce J. Skryd, Inc., an accounting and tax services firm where he serves as owner, president, and Certified Public Accountant. Forum Financial Management provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, managing portfolios primarily using DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework.

Salvatore Esposito is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes a 12-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm integrates quantitative and qualitative analysis through proprietary models, offering a broad range of strategies and serving both direct clients and third-party advisers via its wholesaling and model licensing businesses.

Elias Friedman is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a business selling inflatable products and towels. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s platform offers access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and retirement plan solutions, supported by affiliations with institutional and retirement plan resources.

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.

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 a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Daley Financial Partners, LLC, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Jordan teaches yoga twice a week. VestGen Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.66 billion for about 22,790 clients across 53 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services, and acts as a liaison to third-party managers.

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.

Luis Vegas is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Snowden Lane Partners since 2020, following a combined 12-year tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Snowden Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and utilizes multi-team scale and institutional capabilities to manage client assets across various strategies and custodial platforms.

Cody Blumenfeld is a financial advisor at Latitude Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Pawlan, Blumenfeld, Miscinski & Assoc., Ltd., Interactive Brokers LLC, and Cigna Healthcare. Outside of advising, he is a staff accountant handling monthly accounting and tax preparation for businesses and individuals. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses a blend of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis and manages most client relationships on a discretionary basis.

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.

Marguerite Rogers is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. She holds the Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Jamieson Financial Services, Stout, and RREEF America LLC. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a mix of advisory and brokerage services, combining portfolio management, third-party sub-advisors, and platform providers to support client investment needs.

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®, and Series 63 credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with RMB Capital Management, LLC since 2008. Christoph is based in Chicago, IL. Curi Capital, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.6 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—employer retirement plans, institutions, mutual funds, private funds, and family offices, employing a long-term, fundamental investment approach across a range of strategies and products.

Brian Degrado is a financial advisor with VestGen Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lake Street Private Wealth, Raymond James & Associates, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. VestGen Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.66 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in its client-specific strategies.

Nicholas Hai Hathuc is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He currently serves at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for a combined eight years. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of Forvis Mazars, LLP. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, consulting, and family-office style services to a diverse client base, managing approximately $12 billion in assets and coordinating tax and accounting services through its affiliation with its national accounting parent.

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.

Steven Hefter is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Verity Asset Management and State Street Bank, and he is also involved with Appreciation Financial, where he sells insurance and annuity products. Additionally, Hefter consults for ERC Specialists, LLC, and provides business concierge services through Linqqs LLC. Encompass More Asset Management LLC primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party models, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, and manages approximately $582 million for around 4,000 clients.

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.

Darla Douglas is a financial advisor with GPS Wealth Strategies Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Western Wealth Management. Douglas is also a co-owner of B & B Farms of Grafton, an LLC based in Boulder, CO. GPS Wealth Strategies Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs tailored portfolios utilizing a range of investment vehicles and analytical methods, supported by third-party managers, technology platforms, and a higher client-to-advisor ratio.

Erica Tarantur is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. She is currently with Curi Capital, LLC and has been with RMB Capital Management, LLC since 2010. Based in Chicago, IL, her career has focused on wealth management and financial planning. Curi Capital serves individuals, families, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental, bottom-up approach to equity and a fundamental relative-value strategy for fixed income, combining in-house and external managers to provide comprehensive wealth management and retirement plan solutions.