James Mcgovern is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Analysts. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment for 14 years and Cincinnati Analysts, Inc. for another 14 years. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates J.McGovern and Associates, a fixed insurance sales business. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs, utilizing both discretionary investment management by an in-house team and non-discretionary advisory services.

Jonathan Hoenig is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for Fox News Channel and Capitalistpig Hedge Fund LLC for ten years each and contributes to Fox Business Network in a non-investment broadcasting role. Outside of finance, he owns a parking space rental company in Chicago. Quartz Partners Investment Management serves individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries with model-based investment management. The firm combines top-down macro analysis and bottom-up stock selection, offering discretionary portfolios monitored by an investment committee and delivering models via multiple platform arrangements.

Suman Sachdeva is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at BFC Planning since 2017, alongside roles at Securities Management and Research, Inc. and Broker Dealer Financial Services. He serves as treasurer for the Raj & Suman Sachdeva Foundation, a charity organization. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates through approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management services using a range of platforms and strategies tailored by its advisors.

Azita Aminian is a financial advisor at Centennial Securities Company, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Centennial Securities since 2011. Centennial Securities Company, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, foundations, endowments, and business entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs.

Daniel Nakano is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Curi Capital, LLC. He has held positions at RMB Capital Management LLC, Morgan Stanley, Advantage Investment Management, LLC, and Equitable Advisors. Nakano is based in Chicago, IL. Curi Capital provides wealth management, investment management, retirement plan consulting, family office services, and a subscription offering for early-career medical professionals. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients, employing a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach across a range of strategies and portfolio types.

Jeremy Schares is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and is currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors in 2024, he worked for 16 years at StrategIQ Financial Group, LLC. He is also a member of two holding companies, IQ Companies, LLC and WAAM TOPCO, LLC. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving 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 services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office solutions.

Mark Toledo is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC, where he has worked since 2013. Prior to that, he was with Total Portfolio Management, LLC for 21 years and with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. for seven years. He maintains an inactive registered investment adviser registration as president of Total Portfolio Management, LLC. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC provides investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, endowments, corporations, and other entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and family office consulting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach integrating fundamental analysis with quantitative methods across a broad range of asset types, including mutual funds, ETFs, and structured notes.

Ryan Mc Evily is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Chicago, IL, with two years of industry experience. He joined Plante Moran in 2023 after prior roles at Jessup Wealth Management and the University of Dayton. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with proprietary market valuation tools.

Robert Lively is a CFP® professional with three years of experience currently serving at JMG Financial Group Ltd. He has been with JMG Financial Group in various roles since 2018. Outside of financial advising, his background includes work with Ruth Lake Country Club and entrepreneurial involvement with Powder Hound Snow Removal, LLC. JMG Financial Group provides comprehensive wealth and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach emphasizing strategic asset allocation and offers services including in-house tax consulting and private investment fund advising.

Krista Linn is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bartlett & Co. Wealth Management LLC since 2019 and was previously with Lodestar Investment Counsel, LLC from 2015 to 2019. She serves on the Board of Trustees for the Chicago Academy For The Arts, an independent arts high school. Bartlett & Co. Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and a variety of institutional clients. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation and relative-value fixed income strategies, leveraging mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party platforms to implement client portfolios.

Vincent Corso is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cornerstone Securities LLC and Crown Capital Securities, L.P. Corso is also involved as a partner in BCH Wealth Management and BCH Insure, LLC, where he participates in operations, planning, and insurance sales. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services and investment solutions tailored at the advisor level, operating through multiple custodians and integrating third-party managers and model portfolios.

Matthew Butler is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC since 2025. He previously worked at AFIN Family Wealth Management and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of advising, Butler is a founding member of BNI Chicago, a networking organization. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of affiliated services.

Ryan Gough is a financial advisor with Performance Wealth and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including five years at William Blair before joining Performance Wealth Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Gough serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Western Springs Fire Department. Performance Wealth serves a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning, managing over $4 billion in client assets with a long-term, portfolio-focused investment approach.

Matthew Sorenson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at JMG Financial Group Ltd. He previously worked at Sorenson & Company LLC and Urban Financial Advisory Corporation. JMG Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach that emphasizes strategic asset allocation and utilizes a diverse range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and private investments.

Mark De Vito is a financial advisor with Infinity Financial Services Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Mass Mutual. He also acts as an independent insurance agent, offering fixed and traditional annuities for financial planning purposes. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for 642 clients across 35 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, adviser selection, and pension consulting for individual and high-net-worth clients, using a multi-method investment approach that incorporates various analysis techniques and complex investment products.

Ivana Vukanic is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with Performance Wealth, bringing four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include working at Northern Trust Corporation and academic positions at the University of Illinois and University of Indiana. Performance Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive wealth management and financial planning, managing over $4 billion in client assets with a primarily long-term, portfolio-focused investment approach.

Barbara Harlan is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC. Prior to her current role, she held positions at the University of Notre Dame. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC provides investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, endowments, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a long-term, diversified, asset-allocation approach utilizing fundamental analysis and quantitative optimization across various investment vehicles, offering family office, trustee, and retirement-plan consulting services.

Steven Wilder is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. Wilder has been associated with Kevin Spahn since 2007. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners offers customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of proprietary investment models, third-party managers, and custodian-sponsored programs, managing most client assets on a discretionary basis.

Michael Manning II is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RTS Financial, Pentegra Systems, and NFI, along with several years in educational settings. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach featuring risk-based allocation models and tax-synchronized portfolio construction, along with customization options such as direct indexing and ESG portfolios.

Brian Levy is a financial advisor with Zacks Investment Management, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Zacks Investment Management for ten years. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, and institutional clients, and serves as a portfolio manager for mutual funds and ETFs. The firm combines proprietary quantitative models with qualitative portfolio management across various strategies and offers retail wealth management, alternative investments, and model portfolios distributed through wrap-fee and unified managed account programs.