David Finnestad is the sole advisor at Finnestad Financial in Minooka, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has operated Finnestad Financial Services since 1987 and has been self-employed in livestock and agriculture since 1994. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in livestock and agriculture activities. Finnestad Financial is an independent, fee-only investment adviser serving individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and small businesses. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice across a broad range of securities, employing various analytical methods and maintaining direct, single-advisor oversight.

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.

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.

Daniel Wright is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Empower Advisory Group and has previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Ryan Guertin is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Ameriprise Financial Services, PNC Bank, and Edward Jones. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that integrates active and passive strategies, separate account managers, private funds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Andrew Schneider is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His career includes roles at The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, RJM Wealth Management, Midland States Bank, Ozinga, and Olivet Nazarene University. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework, combining active and passive strategies across various asset types.

Glenn Georgantas is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes 20 years at Harris Investor Services Inc. and four years at LPL Financial before joining Citigroup in 2025. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Mark Smith is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. His prior work includes roles at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and The Colony Group, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Lucero Ramirez is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in New Lenox, Illinois. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience working with Fifth Third Bank since 2015. Ramirez joined Fifth Third Securities in 2025. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

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 Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at SMB Capital and was self-employed before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Alex’s background includes several years of full-time education prior to his advisory career. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services that include retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Dean Shepherd is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wilmington, IL, having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Connor Skubic is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Illinois State University, Tri Fab Construction, and self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.