Barry Federici is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in financial advising. He is the owner of Family First Wealth Management in Sycamore, IL, and has prior work experience including 30 years in the United States Marine Corps and legal studies at NIU Law School. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Saluting Success, LLC, a property management trust. Family First Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach centers on diversification and asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both strategic and tactical allocation with the option to incorporate third-party managers. It also provides employee benefit plan consulting and pension-plan advisory services, supported by the principal’s interdisciplinary background as a licensed attorney, CPA, and CFP.

David Toellen is a financial advisor at Toellen Capital Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked for First Trust Portfolios L.P. for ten years before founding his independent firm. Toellen Capital Management, LLC provides investment advisory services and managed accounts to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and written investment strategies across multiple asset classes, employing asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term purchase strategies aligned with client risk tolerance and time horizons.

Scott Newport is the principal of Newport Investment Advisors, Inc. in Sycamore, Illinois, with 29 years of industry experience. He has served as CEO of Illinois Farm Business Farm Management since 1989, providing farming business analysis services. Newport has held his current advisory role since 1996. Newport Investment Advisors, Inc. offers wealth and portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, non-profits, foundations, trusts, and qualified plans. The firm integrates financial planning into its portfolio management, employing various analyses and strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and also provides optional tax and accounting services.

Josiah De Ford is a CFA® charterholder working with Kisher Capital, LLC. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Harvest Investment Services and Christian Retirement Ministries. Outside of finance, he has taught private music lessons for over a decade. Kisher Capital is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios through proprietary models using factor-based equity tilts, liquid alternatives, and Biblically Responsible Investing screens, operating exclusively via a wrap-fee program.

My name is Eric Schlosser, and I am a caring, values‑driven CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, and your dedicated fiduciary investment advisor. My mission is simple: to truly put your best interests first. Whether you're a family, business owner, ministry, or organization, I partner closely with you as your advocate to build customized strategies that bring confidence and peace of mind. At home, I’m a grateful husband and proud dad of two. I focus on bringing the same empathy, patience, and commitment to our work together as I would for my family. I believe that strong relationships, whether in family or finance, thrive on trust and genuine care. In our community, I serve as Assistant Treasurer for our local AYSO region, helping youth soccer flourish with responsible stewardship. I also contribute my musical gifts on the worship team at my church. These roles matter deeply to me because serving others is not just what I do, but it’s who I am. What I care about most is helping to solve problems with honesty, faith, and a genuine desire to help you succeed, because your well-being is what matters most to me. Kisher Capital's office is located a 303 E Hillcrest Dr, Ste 6, DeKalb IL 60115, and we'd love to sit down with you, learn more about your story, and help you in any way that we can.

Bernard Czerwinski Jr. is a financial advisor at Ascension Financial with a ChFC® designation and a Series 65 license, bringing three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at RLK-PLG Investment Management, LLC, Forever Companies, and GM Casting House, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing member of Czerwinski Consulting, which provides consulting services on operational strategy and technology for B2B manufacturers and direct consumer retail. Ascension Financial is a fee-only investment adviser that manages customized portfolios for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a combination of quantitative optimization, fundamental and technical analysis, and institutional investments, actively monitoring and adjusting portfolios to meet clients’ objectives, incorporating derivative strategies and leverage where appropriate.

Ethan Czerwinski is a financial advisor at Ascension Financial with a Series 65 designation and six years of experience through his own consulting business. He has been with Ascension Financial since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Czerwinski Consulting LLC, a non-investment-related business. Ascension Financial is a small, fee-only advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans. The firm actively manages portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, employing strategies such as derivatives and margin for hedging and income generation.

Matthew Krueger is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Simplicity Wealth since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in farming through Krueger Farms LLC and provides tax and business advisory services at Krueger & Associates Tax & Business Advisory, Inc. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers model portfolios along with advisory technology and operational support for other advisers.

Christopher Hessenflow is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealthcare Capital Management since 2010 and previously at Smb Advisors LLC, Waterstone Financial Group, Inc., and LaSalle Financial Services, Inc. Hessenflow serves on the advisory board of Financeware, Inc., a technology firm related to investment services. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.93 billion for more than 5,600 clients through 33 advisors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan advisory and investment strategist services to intermediaries, using a long-term, evidence-based investment approach combined with behavioral economics.

Mark Metz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he was at The Vanguard Group, Inc from 2021 to 2023 and Vermillion Financial Advisors in 2020. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by tax-loss harvesting, individually managed strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Brittany Starkey is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Constellation Brands Inc. from 2014 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Joshua Kubiak is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Genoa, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Kubiak serves as president of the City of Genoa Police Pension Board, where he participates in decisions regarding pension fund allocations and obligations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Charles Douglas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and he also serves as president of Microtax, a tax preparation and accounting business he has operated since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a large nationwide network of independent advisors, providing a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Brendon Gallagher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kirkland, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes over two decades at Gallagher & Associates and a combined 21 years with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of its institutional category.

Emily Willems is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sycamore, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held positions at BB&T Securities and J Crew. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Christopher Forbes is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Crosstown Financial Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance agencies. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a sports complex focused on personal training and travel baseball teams. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through a centralized consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-based retirement income recommendations.

Patricia Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Shawn Blobaum is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Dekalb, Illinois. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management arm. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Deacon at Grace Free Lutheran Church, is Vice President of the local Lions Club, and sits on the board of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning without discretionary portfolio management, focusing on comprehensive written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics.

Barry Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Heartland Bank and Trust Company and JPMorgan Chase, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bryan Kavanaugh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elburn, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2020 to 2025, and spent twelve years with The White Chocolate Grill - Slatebridge Restaurant Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.