David Finnestad is the sole advisor at Finnestad Financial in Minooka, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been self-employed in the livestock and agriculture sector since 1994 alongside his financial advisory work that began in 1987. Finnestad Financial provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using a variety of analytical methods and implements client-directed strategies with ongoing monitoring tailored to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.

Paul Gianotti is a financial advisor with Gianotti Wealth Advisory in Kankakee, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial, and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. He also works as an independent insurance agent on a part-time basis. Gianotti Wealth Advisory provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative analysis, offering a core passive allocation with active tactical adjustments and discretionary portfolio management aligned with documented client risk tolerance.

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.

Duke Smith is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and is the founder and owner of Resilience Wealth Management, where he sells life insurance and annuities as part of his financial planning services. His prior experience includes roles at Rooted Wealth Advisors, AEWealth Management, and Wall Street Financial Group. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches and supports an extensive advisor team managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets.

George Arocha is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Madison Avenue Securities since 2006 and also serves as owner and president of GA Financial Advisors, Inc., where he provides financial planning services including the sale of life and health insurance products. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC serves individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through various account platforms and strategies.

Gregg Georgantas is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining BFC Planning in 2018, he worked at First Heartland Capital Inc. from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of GTG Insurance & Financial Services and president of Business Health Insurance Services, Inc., which provides various insurance products including medical, life, long-term care, and disability insurance. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, and pension plans through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing multiple platforms and strategies while maintaining distinctive operational practices such as prohibiting certain fee-paying share classes.

Charles Schad is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over two decades at Raymond James Financial Services and roles at Oak Knoll Insurance Strategies and Innovation Partners LLC. He serves as a board member and chair of the Godley Public Water District in Godley, IL. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized investment portfolios and access to third-party advisors, emphasizing service to non-high-net-worth individuals.

Ryan Guertin is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. He has previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Ameriprise Financial Services, PNC Bank, and Edward Jones. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial counseling, family office and wealth services, and retirement plan fiduciary services. The firm follows a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis and offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated service companies.

Andrew Schneider is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, RJM Wealth Management Inc, Midland States Bank, Ozinga, and Olivet Nazarene University. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis, third-party managers, and various investment strategies, while offering an integrated platform with a range of affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Natalie Kahl is a financial advisor at &Partners with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors in various capacities from 2009 to 2024. &Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies with ongoing account monitoring.

Andrew Freeman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Freeman serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Mark Smith is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Focus Partners Wealth, he worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and The Colony Group, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of wealth management services and employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach with a focus on enhanced open architecture and integration across managed and held-away assets.

Terry Nordmeyer is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Kankakee, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance since 2012. Nordmeyer also owns a sole proprietorship providing assistance with non-security products such as health and life insurance. OSAIC serves retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Ian Cole is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Olivet Nazarene University and Momence Church of the Nazarene. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a range of financial topics without portfolio management or institutional advisory services. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Alex Leiser is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bourbonnais, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Vista Wealth Advisors/Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC from 2024 to 2026 and at SMB Capital/KERSCHNER TRADE GROUP from 2022 to 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across the wealth spectrum, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services under a fiduciary standard.