Michael Mullen is a financial advisor with Pinnacle Financial Group LLC in Valparaiso, IN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, MassMutual Life Insurance, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains an independent insurance practice. Pinnacle Financial Group provides investment advice primarily to individual clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management along with financial planning and consultation services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and Monte Carlo planning techniques and serves mostly non-high-net-worth clients.

Eoin Kirwan is the sole advisor at Blue Iguana Capital LLC, an independent financial consulting firm. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at multiple firms including Korn Ferry ISP LLC and Salo LLC. Kirwan also maintains a separate, largely full-time accounting role outside his advisory business. Blue Iguana Capital provides financial consulting through topic-specific consultations covering retirement strategy, cash-flow analysis, tax reduction, risk management, and estate preservation. The firm develops tailored plans based on client objectives and publicly available data but does not manage assets or provide ongoing monitoring.

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John Lauer is a financial advisor at Lauer Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with HighTower Advisors, LLC and HighTower Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is an adjunct professor at North Park University teaching individual taxation and holds a CPA license, assisting family and friends with tax preparation. Lauer Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, business consulting, and a separately managed options program, using asset-allocation models based on Modern Portfolio Theory and tax-aware strategies tailored to client objectives.

Wesley Kotys is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kotys Wealth Professionals in Valparaiso, IN. He has been with Tkg Advisors, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees a farm operation, Bison Creek Farm, in Westville, IN. Kotys Wealth Professionals provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a trading approach that combines technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis, including options strategies for hedging and income generation.

Drew Vesling is a financial advisor at Kotys Wealth Professionals with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at KPMG LLP for four years. Kotys Wealth Professionals serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a trading approach that integrates technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis, including the use of options strategies for hedging and income generation.

Justin Mccurdy is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. He has worked at Bridge Financial Planning, LLC since 2022 and previously spent four years with HighTower Securities, LLC and HighTower Advisors LLC. His background also includes roles at the ND Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership and Riverbend Cancer Services. Bridge Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as charitable organizations, corporations, and employer plan sponsors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, developing tailored investment policies and utilizing independent sub-advisers and AI tools in its processes.

John Lauer is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Lauer Wealth Management since 2017 and also serves at IFAM Capital. Based in Valparaiso, IN, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Lauer Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and small businesses, managing approximately $160.9 million across nearly 400 client relationships. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory and customized asset allocation, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and business consulting, with integrated tax-aware strategies and coordination with licensed CPAs affiliated through its accounting practice.

Gene Hamstra is a financial advisor at Lauer Wealth Management in Valparaiso, IN, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lauer Wealth in 2020, he worked at Compass Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Hamstra is the owner and president of Hamstra Mortgage Professionals, a mortgage brokerage firm he has operated since 2006. Lauer Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, business consulting, and a separately managed options program, utilizing asset allocation models based on Modern Portfolio Theory and a combination of ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and bank CDs.

Michael Halloran is a financial advisor at Seek & Find Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history in various businesses including Summers of Brownsburg, Inc. and Core Value Contracting. Seek & Find Financial, LLC provides portfolio management and pension/401(k) consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative and technical analysis in a long-term trading approach, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to each client’s investment policy.

Hayden Kaminski is a financial advisor at Seek & Find Financial with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Blue Sky Financial Partners and has held roles outside finance, including teaching at Purdue University Northwest and North Judson-San Pierre High School. Seek & Find Financial provides portfolio management and pension/401(k) consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of quantitative and technical investment methods, focusing on long-term trading and a preference for ETFs, while offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to each client's risk tolerance and time horizon.

Ryan Kotys is a financial advisor with Kotys Wealth Professionals in Valparaiso, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Kotys Wealth Professionals since 2013. Kotys Wealth Professionals provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a trading approach that combines technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis, including options strategies for hedging and income generation, and maintains an investment committee to review market trends and strategies.

Daniel Delaney is a financial advisor at Seek & Find Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CreativeOne Wealth/CHANGEPATH and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he provides business consulting focused on tax and operations and receives fees through consulting agreements and client referrals. Seek & Find Financial, LLC offers portfolio management and pension/401(k) consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm uses a quantitative and technical investment approach, emphasizing long-term trading and ETFs, and also provides discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to each client’s needs.

Kevin Ostafinski is a financial advisor with Aspirean Wealth, LLC in Chesterton, IN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has professional experience that includes roles at CLH CPA's & Associates, Luke Family of Brands, and service in the United States Navy. Ostafinski joined Aspirean Wealth in 2025. Aspirean Wealth provides advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, focusing on long-term, asset-allocation-driven strategies using broadly diversified, passively managed mutual funds and ETFs. The firm manages approximately $195 million in assets and employs a team-based approach with ongoing portfolio oversight and periodic client reviews.

James Bobos is a financial advisor at Compass Financial Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Compass Financial Advisors since 2001. Bobos also holds an insurance sales license. Compass Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm focuses on asset allocation and long-term buy-and-hold investment strategies while providing retirement plan advisory services and periodic financial plan reviews.

Lynn Fisel is a financial advisor at Compass Financial Advisors LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Compass since 1993 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Fisel is a Certified Public Accountant and serves as chairman of the Hebron United Methodist Church Endowment Committee, as well as treasurer of the Hebron Lions Club. Compass Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation with a long-term buy-and-hold strategy while providing comprehensive financial planning, portfolio supervision, and retirement plan advisory services.

David Lekarczyk is a financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Caitlin John, LLC since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an independent insurance agent for various insurance companies. SimplyRIA Advisor Network provides advisory services to individuals, trusts and estates, and qualified retirement plans. The firm operates as an RIA-aggregator, supporting independent practices under centralized compliance and supervision, and uses a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments.

Bradley Alvarez is a financial advisor with Aspirean Wealth, LLC in Chesterton, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Aspirean Wealth since 2021 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, and Legacy Advisors Agency. Aspirean Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs long-term, asset-allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified, passively managed funds and third-party money managers.

Clifford Malings is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Compass Financial Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Ariel Solutions, LLC, a company specializing in wheelchair accessories. Compass Financial Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach combined with tactical adjustments as needed and offers both internal and third-party portfolio management.

James Kuxhaus is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Savvy since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Cetera, and Directions Wealth Management. He is also the owner of JAK Enterprises, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term investment approach, supplemented by active equity portfolios, tax-aware direct indexing, and integrates third-party fintech tools and specialized sub-adviser strategies.