William Utes is the sole advisor at UTES Wealth Strategies in Antioch, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 56 years of industry experience. He has been managing his own advisory business since 2019 and has worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. since 2007. In addition to investment advising, he occasionally offers insurance reviews to clients through approved vendors. UTES Wealth Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with selected outside money managers and offers educational newsletters and seminars to clients.

Joshua Kortenkamp is a financial advisor at Kortenkamp, Joshua F, an independent firm. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lawrence E Grandt, Powers & Moon, LLC, and Uline Shipping Supplies. The firm provides discretionary investment management services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, using a top-down macroeconomic approach combined with growth, value, and momentum strategies. It emphasizes closed-end funds and employs a broader range of instruments such as options and limited partnership interests, managing about $13.5 million for approximately 15 clients.

Robert Haggarty III is the sole advisor at RWH Asset Management in Kenosha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at RWH Asset Management since 2013 and has been affiliated with Penvest Securities Inc, Gateway Technical College, Carthage College, and WGTD 91.1 FM for over two decades. Outside of advising, he serves as an expert witness and teaches economics, sociology, psychology, and ethics at local colleges, in addition to working as a sports commentator for radio and TV. RWH Asset Management offers discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring portfolio supervision according to client objectives and risk tolerance. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and fund analysis, utilizing both long- and short-term trading strategies, including margin and option transactions when authorized.

William Kaufmann is the sole advisor at Life's Sanctuary Financial Planning, LLC, an independent firm based in Kenosha, WI. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience, with prior roles at Genentech, Inc. and Eisai, Inc., where he worked as a Senior Oncology Sales Specialist. Kaufmann maintains dual careers in financial advising and healthcare. Life’s Sanctuary Financial Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach to build diversified portfolios and emphasizes a highly individualized service model with a small client base.

Robert Stanley is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience in financial advisory services at R. W. Stanley Investment Planning. He has operated the Stanley Agency since 1991, providing fire, casualty, and life insurance services. R.W. Stanley Investment Planning offers fee-only, project-based financial planning and investment advisory services primarily to individuals and families, emphasizing broad strategic asset allocation and the use of low-cost passive index funds. The firm does not take custody of client assets and provides advice on a per-project, hourly basis.

Michael Calzolano is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Encompass Wealth Management LLC since 2010 and also holds positions with Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and The Life Insurance Pro. Encompass Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and their related trusts and estates. The firm employs asset-allocation models based on modern portfolio theory and offers access to mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, third-party managers, and alternative investments, with a focus on personalized oversight and tailored investment strategies.

Trevor Johnson is the sole advisor at Dream Weaver Financial Planning LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Richmond, Illinois. He holds a Series 65 credential and has two years of industry experience, including five years at Discover Financial Services and five years at I Am! I Can!. Dream Weaver Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, full financial planning, and consulting engagements. The firm uses fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to create customized portfolios and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews.

Michael Knight is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of experience, currently serving as the principal of Knight Investment Planning, LLC. He has led his independent firm since 2004 in Libertyville, IL. Michael also serves as a FINRA arbitrator in Chicago, a role he has held since 2011. Knight Investment Planning, LLC provides fee-only financial planning and investment consultation services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost, passive investment vehicles and operates on an hourly billing basis without accepting commissions or performance-based fees.

Nicholas Daleiden is the sole advisor at Daleiden Wealth Advisors in McHenry, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nations Financial Group, Inc. for 11 years before establishing his own practice. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales as an insurance agent. Daleiden Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, and routinely uses third-party sub-advisors while maintaining client relationship oversight.

Jack Hallier is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Kestra Advisory Services, and Kestra Investment Services. Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates provides personalized investment management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and active investment strategies and integrates tax preparation as part of its advisory services.

Shawn Block is a financial advisor at Briggs Financial Inc. with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Outside of finance, he has worked as a performer and emcee for Medieval Times since 2007, where his duties include acting, performing, media, marketing, and special events. Briggs Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management, ongoing financial planning, and in-house tax preparation. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach and does not charge performance-based fees or accept commissions tied to capital gains.

David Jordan is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been associated with Independent Wealth Management LLC since 2008. In addition to his advisory work, he is a partner in TOJO Enterprises LLC, which manages the property where his practice is located. Jordan Financial Life Planning provides financial life-planning and investment-advisory services primarily to individual clients, with additional services for trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a comprehensive planning process aligned with CFP Board standards and delivers active, individualized discretionary investment management.

Patrick Sweeney is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc. since 2001. Patrick M. Sweeney & Associates provides personalized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, integrates tax preparation into its advisory services, and employs a mix of fundamental and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Marc Hujik is a financial advisor with Prophet Wealth Management in Kenosha, WI, holding a Series 63 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Prophet Asset Management since 1999. Outside of advisory work, Hujik is a founder of South Port Bank in Kenosha and owns and manages a vineyard and winery in Oregon. Prophet Wealth Management is an independent advisory and financial planning firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a quantitative and research-driven approach to portfolio construction and manages discretionary accounts across a small client base.

Amy Barrett is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Barrett Wealth Connection LLC since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a pro-bono investment manager for Congregation Am Echod and serves on the board of the Illinois and Dressage Combined Training Association. Barrett Wealth Connection LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, foundations, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes written Investment Policy Statements and a discretionary, buy-and-hold investment approach, and offers educational seminars at no charge as part of its client and participant outreach.

Terry Backmann is a financial advisor at Jordan Financial Life Planning in Kenosha, WI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Jordan Financial Life Planning since 2008 and previously worked at Words That Work from 1997 to 2018. Jordan Financial Life Planning provides financial life-planning and investment-advisory services primarily to individuals, as well as trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a comprehensive planning process aligned with CFP Board standards and employs active, individualized discretionary investment strategies with regular portfolio reviews.

Ana Mc Kinley is a financial advisor at Jordan Financial Life Planning with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Independent Wealth Management LLC, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of advisory work, she operates McKinley Tax Consulting, LLC. Jordan Financial Life Planning serves primarily individual clients along with trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial life-planning and investment-advisory services through various engagement models and employs active, individualized discretionary investment strategies with regular portfolio reviews.

Carilu Robinson is a financial advisor at Prophet Wealth Management in Kenosha, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she operated Nutrition Peace for 11 years. Prophet Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of traditional research and quantitative techniques to construct diversified portfolios and manages approximately $80.4 million in discretionary assets.

Victoria Dorgan is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Barrett Wealth Connection LLC since 2017 and has prior experience working with firms such as Raymond James Financial Services and Keating Financial Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as a professional speaker on general financial education topics and volunteers with organizations including the Women's Literacy Society, the Women's Board of the Ravinia Festival Association, and Rotary Chicago Financial District. Barrett Wealth Connection LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm offers wealth management, ongoing financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, with an investment approach centered on discretionary, buy-and-hold strategies guided by fundamental analysis and diversification.

Steven Briggs is a financial advisor at Briggs Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Waddell & Reed and Wizards of the Coast prior to founding his own practice. Briggs Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment management, ongoing financial planning, and in-house tax preparation. The firm manages approximately $52 million in assets and focuses on fundamental analysis with a long-term investment approach.