Martin Brown is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Chicago, where he has worked since 2018. His prior roles include positions at AT Investment Advisers Inc. and Geneva Investment Management of Chicago. Outside of his advisory work, Brown is a managing member of School of Fish LLC, which operates an aquatics center. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and coordinated Family Office services, employing an investment process that integrates internal teams with external managers and specialized strategies.

Sarah Madison is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2021. Prior to this, she was with Whitnell & Co. from 2009 to 2021. 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 operates as a registered broker-dealer and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, organizing client relationships through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Dimant Patel is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Cresset, he held positions at Bank of America Private Bank and Kforce Inc. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a risk-aware approach that combines strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and the use of third-party managers and advanced research tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Anthony Pecora is a CFP® professional with two years of experience at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. He has been affiliated with CIBC Private Wealth and CIBC National Trust Company since 2005, totaling 21 years with the enterprise. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines internal investment teams with governance committees to deliver customized portfolios and managed account programs, notable for its scale and involvement with investment company clients.

Michael Schneider is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Securities and Hightower Advisors since 2012. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to both affiliated and third-party managers, with investment options that include mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Samuel Pollack is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services through SP Tax Services, LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Henry Nagel is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equity Lifestyle Properties, Monroe Capital, and Digital Design Corporation. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers various advisory programs across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Danny Kyle is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2003 and previously at CIBC World Markets Corp. for one year. His professional credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Kyra Meach is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Robert W Baird Co. Inc. and Googins Advisors Inc. Prior to her financial career, she was involved in various roles including work at the University of Wisconsin and Coldpsoons Gelato. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a comprehensive suite of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Michael Peloquin is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer since 2017. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Apple Inc. for three years. He is a co-trustee of his wife’s personal trust and a trustee of his own family trust, both established for estate planning purposes. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary services, managing diverse portfolios through strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and regular reviews.

Kristin Donnelley is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Hightower Advisors in Chicago, IL. She has worked with The Lerner Group for four years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates proprietary research and employs a combination of affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Mark Rodgers is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC based in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, BMR Retirement Group, and Raymond James Financial Services, among others. Outside of his advisory work, Rodgers is a 50% owner of Drai's 1512 LLC, which owns the office property leased to BMR Retirement Group. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term investment portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by extensive due diligence, strategic asset allocation, and a range of operational tools and third-party services.

Johnathan Ellison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Citigroup Global Markets and has previously held roles at several firms including Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Capital Management, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves a diverse client base ranging from workplace and high-net-worth individuals to ultra-high-net-worth segments. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and execution services, implementing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Jonathan Narbett is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2007 and also holds a position with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors, using discretionary unified managed accounts and a technology-driven approach.

Daniel Ogrodny is a financial advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021, following prior roles at Arlington Wealth Management and The Planning Group. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering customized investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations and provides integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Michael Kelly Jr. is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. Kelly also serves as a trustee for his children’s trusts. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary services, and it uniquely maintains custody of client assets while operating both advisory and broker-dealer businesses.

Jason Williams is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Northwestern Mutual and Park Avenue Securities. His career also includes sixteen years at Travelers Insurance. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party advisory platforms, supporting a variety of tailored client relationships.

Jason Miller is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. He serves as treasurer on the Athletic Board for St. Mary School in Mokena, Illinois. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm bases its recommendations on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with client authorization required for all trades.

Jordan Beadle is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Mariner since 2018, including the firm's current Oakbrook Terrace, IL office. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at VS Technology, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and institutional accounts, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, and it integrates tax and accounting services along with administrative family office and financial wellness capabilities.

Julie Burrows is a financial advisor at William Blair with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with William Blair since 2015 and has operated Orangemosaic LLC, a marketing communications business, since 2002. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across various asset classes and provides access to proprietary model portfolios and private investment opportunities.