Douglas Ruth is the president and owner of Lenox Capital Management, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in New Lenox, Illinois. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 40 years of industry experience. Ruth has led Lenox Capital Management since 1997 and has been involved with Lenox Financial Services, Inc. since 1994. He also serves as a board member of TB Clinic and operates an insurance agency offering life, health, and dental products. Lenox Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, as well as businesses and institutions. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, supporting active and passive investment strategies, with ongoing account reviews conducted by Ruth as the sole adviser.

Lyman Howell is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Regal Oak Financial, LLC since 2016. He has also operated as an independent financial consultant under his own name since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Howell provides consulting to a nonprofit organization developing a business incubator and small loan program for micro-businesses. Regal Oak Financial is an independent advisory firm offering comprehensive financial and investment planning services to individuals, business owners, high-net-worth clients, and nonprofit organizations. The firm emphasizes goal-setting, client-accessible financial plans, and investment strategies focused on low-cost funds, with a particular focus on nonprofit and charitable clients and ongoing client education.

Dennis Gravitt is a financial advisor at Long Run Financial, Ltd. in Frankfort, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Long Run Financial since 2007. Long Run Financial, Ltd. provides discretionary investment management, personal financial planning, and financial coaching to individuals and families, along with employer/employee consulting and 401(k) review services. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive index/ETF exposure and active security selection, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring and tailored planning services.

Timothy Regan is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Thrivent Financial, where he spent 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, Regan serves as chairman of the Grace Christian Academy School Board. PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, and businesses. The firm integrates tax-preparation services and licensed insurance offerings alongside its investment process, which emphasizes fundamental analysis to build customized portfolios.

David Latko Jr. is a financial advisor with Latko Wealth Management, Ltd. in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial, LLC, and Latko Wealth Management since 2016. Latko Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and hourly consulting to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as foundations, endowments, and corporate clients. The firm employs a personalized, goal-based process and offers a broad range of portfolio options, including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, options, alternatives, and annuities, with ongoing account oversight.

Anthony Petan is a financial advisor at PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles in both financial advising and community-focused businesses, including operating KAMs Bar and Plush Horse Ice Cream. PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals and entities, integrating tax preparation and accounting services through an affiliated tax practice. The firm uses a tax-aware approach to portfolio construction and incorporates a variety of investment instruments with a long-term focus.

Robert Morvice is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Bates Securities, Bates Financial Advisors, Team Belvedere LLC, and Belvedere Trading LLC. He serves as Director of Operations and Enrolled Agent for PrairieView Tax LLC, a tax preparation and advisory business affiliated with his firm. PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm integrates tax preparation services through its affiliated entity and employs a primarily fundamental analysis approach to develop customized investment portfolios.

Christopher Odonnell is a financial advisor at North South Capital, LLC in New Lenox, Illinois, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with North South Capital since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, Odonnell is a licensed agent for fixed life insurance sales. North South Capital serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts, managing approximately $25.9 million across around 120 client accounts. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and insurance- and brokerage-related services, with a focus on tailored plans and fiduciary responsibilities.

Charles Clemons is a financial advisor with Lexus Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at EverGreen Capital Management for nine years and has been involved in insurance sales through various carriers since 2009. Lexus Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, managing approximately $42.3 million across about 279 accounts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches, focusing on strategic asset allocation and regular portfolio reviews.

Aaron Vasil is a financial advisor at North South Capital, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with North South Capital since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Fundamental Financial Group, LLC, where he offers insurance products to securities clients and teaches college courses approximately one night per month. North South Capital serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and goal- and risk-based model allocations, tailoring plans through client interviews and periodic reviews, and combines investment advisory and broker-dealer services with a focus on education and conflict monitoring.

Daoran Alabin is a financial advisor at JT Asset Allocation LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with First Allied Securities, Inc. and Smartcorr Systems Inc. Prior to joining JT Asset Allocation, he has been active in advisory and other business roles since 2016. JT Asset Allocation LLC is a small registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and individualized investment plans for private individuals. The firm emphasizes portfolio construction, asset allocation, and active monitoring, employing strategies that include derivatives and both long- and short-term trading.

Stephen Truesdale is a financial advisor at North South Capital, LLC in New Lenox, Illinois, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for CN Railroad for ten years before joining North South Capital in 2021. Outside of advising, he manages a small rental property in Cedar Lake, Indiana. North South Capital serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, estates, and trusts, managing approximately $25.9 million across about 120 client accounts. The firm uses multiple methods of analysis and goal- and risk-based model allocations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and insurance- and brokerage-related services.

Kaitlyn Hedger is a financial advisor at PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at PrairieView Wealth Partners since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Midwest Legacy Group, LLC and The Millennium Group, Where Service Matters. PrairieView Wealth & Tax Advisors provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and businesses. The firm integrates tax-preparation services through an affiliated entity and uses a fundamental analysis approach to build customized investment portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and other assets.

David Latko is a financial advisor with Latko Wealth Management, Ltd. in Frankfort, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Latko Wealth Management since 2016 and has worked at LPL Financial since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he runs Latko Media Enterprises Ltd., which encompasses his book writing, magazine writing, radio show, seminars, and public speaking. Latko Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and hourly consulting primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as foundations, endowments, and corporate clients. The firm uses a personalized, goal-based process and offers portfolios with a range of asset types, monitored and rebalanced periodically with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Noah Posthumus is a financial advisor at Rooted Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rooted Wealth Advisors, he worked for ten years at Taylor Chrysler Dodge. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Little Buddy's Lawn Care, a lawn care and landscaping business in Bourbonnais, IL. Rooted Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $317 million in discretionary assets and employs a team approach with seven advisors serving about 1,425 clients.

Alexander Allegro is a financial advisor at Rooted Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities. Rooted Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a team approach and fundamental analysis to develop individualized investment policies, managing approximately $317 million in discretionary assets across about 1,425 clients.

Andrew Lee is a financial advisor at Rooted Wealth Advisors in Bloomington, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rooted Wealth Advisors, he worked at J.B. Lee Transportation and held positions at Illinois State University and Monmouth College. Rooted Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $317 million in discretionary assets and employs a team approach to serve about 1,425 clients with seven advisors.

John Savarino is a financial advisor with Rooted Wealth Advisors in Bourbonnais, IL, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AE Wealth Management, Napleton Auto Group, TAYLOR AUTO GROUP, and DICK's Sporting Goods. Rooted Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $317 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a team approach with fundamental analysis and third-party institutional money managers to implement asset allocation, serving about 1,425 clients across multiple offices.

Joseph Mateja is a financial advisor with Rooted Wealth Advisors in Bourbonnais, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He worked at Country Capital Management Company for seven years before joining Rooted Wealth Advisors in 2021. Rooted Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $317 million in discretionary assets, employs a team approach with seven advisors serving about 1,425 clients, and uses fundamental analysis alongside third-party institutional managers to implement asset-allocation strategies.

Roan Cannon is a financial advisor with Rooted Wealth Advisors in Bourbonnais, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Rooted Wealth Advisors since 2024. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked as a personal trainer at Fit Body U. Outside of advising, he continues to assist individuals in maximizing their workouts as an independent contractor personal trainer. Rooted Wealth Advisors offers investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $317 million in discretionary assets and employs a team approach to serve about 1,425 clients across multiple offices.