Donna Quam is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as the principal of Quam Wealth Advisory Group LLC since 2010. She is also a licensed insurance agent representing multiple companies, offering clients a range of insurance products including life, disability, long-term care, homeowners, auto, and Medicare supplements. Quam Wealth Advisory Group provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, tax-exempt organizations, and other entities. The firm employs a portfolio approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, with a focus on non-discretionary accounts and offers both asset-based advisory services and standalone financial planning engagements.

Nathan Haas is a financial advisor at Haas Trade Advisors LLC holding a Series 65 designation. Based in Davis Junction, IL, he provides financial planning and consulting with a focus on long-term, strategic investment guidance. Haas Trade Advisors delivers written financial plans covering asset allocation, retirement, tax, estate, cash flow, and education planning primarily through virtual meetings. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning without managing client assets or accepting trading discretion.

Barbara Lane is a financial advisor at Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Pathfinder Advisory since 2011 and also has experience at Sr. Capital Management dating back to 2005. Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives, incorporating investor education and financial coaching as part of its services.

Jeffrey Dibenedetto is a financial advisor at DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd with 9 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with the firm since 2004. DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd provides discretionary investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, family trusts, charitable foundations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with customized, diversified asset allocations, combining actively managed mutual funds with individual stocks, bonds, CDs, and REITs.

Timothy Knauf is a financial advisor at Midwest Financial Associates, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at firms including Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Williams-Manny, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a shareholder in THE PENSION SPECIALISTS, LTD., a company providing 401(k) plan administration services. Midwest Financial Associates offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm constructs customized portfolios using asset allocation and tactical shifts across mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities, typically exercising discretionary authority and aligning investment decisions with financial planning.

George Bates is a financial advisor with Bates Financial Advisors, Inc. in Rockford, IL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 53 years of industry experience. He has been associated with multiple firms bearing his name since 1982, including Bates Securities, Inc., Bates Financial Advisors, Inc., Bates Financial Services, Inc., and Bates Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a racing horse venture and serves as president of a nonprofit focused on education and relief for Guatemalan children. Bates Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered team of seven professionals managing approximately $395 million for about 426 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, using tailored investment policies implemented through a range of financial instruments and subject to continuous monitoring.

Alex Dibenedetto is a financial advisor at DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fox & Henry, Inc. since 1998. DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd provides discretionary investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, family trusts, charitable foundations, business entities, and retirement plans, managing over $312 million in assets across approximately 318 client relationships. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with customized diversified asset allocations and integrates independent insurance brokerage services excluding commission-based insurance products from assets under management.

George Bates is a financial advisor at Bates Financial Advisors, Inc. in Austin, TX, with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is a licensed attorney admitted in Illinois and various federal courts. In addition to his advisory work, he manages Global Proppant Supply LLC, which develops frac sand projects in Wisconsin. Bates Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory team of seven professionals managing approximately $395 million for around 426 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and governmental entities, using personalized investment policies and a range of financial instruments.

Philip Guske is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and has been with Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. since 2003. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Rockford, IL. Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios, incorporating investor education and financial coaching as part of its planning process.

Charles Dibenedetto is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd since 1981 and Fox & Henry, Inc. since 1982. DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd provides discretionary investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, family trusts, charitable foundations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with custom, diversified asset allocations and combines advisory services with independent insurance brokerage, excluding commission-paid insurance products from assets under management.

Benjamin Murray is a financial advisor at Midwest Financial Associates, Inc. in Rockford, IL, with 47 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. from 2009 to 2021. Outside of advising, he owns an insurance agency that sells life insurance to individuals. Midwest Financial Associates provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on customized portfolios using asset allocation and tactical shifts across various asset classes, typically managing client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Philip Guske is a financial advisor with Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Pathfinder Advisory since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Guske owns and operates a commercial real estate rental company. Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services along with investor education and financial coaching.

Nathan Breiby is a CFP® professional at Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Basepoint Wealth LLC, MidwestOne Bank, LPL Financial LLC, and Cetera Investment Services. Breiby has been with Klaas Financial Asset Advisors since 2020. Klaas Financial Asset Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services supported by technology-enabled planning tools.

Forrest Ross is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Global Retirement Partners, LPL Financial, ISG Advisors, and VSR Advisory Services. Klaas Financial Asset Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances and combines discretionary wrap-fee management with in-house tax preparation and a professional referral network.

Liane Warcup is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC. She joined Klaas in 2025 after spending 20 years at Clarus Financial Planning. Klaas Financial Asset Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies and combines discretionary wrap-fee management with in-house tax preparation and a professional referral network.

Rachael Herold Plakut is a financial advisor at Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has a background that includes academic roles at the University of Queensland and the University of Wisconsin, as well as experience in property management and the food delivery sector. Klaas Financial Asset Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies and provides a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary advice supported by technology-enabled planning tools.

Craig Klaas is a financial advisor at Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Investacorp, Inc. Klaas also serves as a notary public and is the volunteer president of a homeowners association. Klaas Financial Asset Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm generally employs diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, and combines wrap-fee management with tax preparation and a professional referral network.

Nathan Winslow is a financial advisor with Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America, Investacorp, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. He has been with Klaas Financial Asset Advisors since 2020. Klaas Financial Asset Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management through its Klaas Investment Portfolios wrap-fee program, financial planning and consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances and integrates tax preparation and a professional referral network into its service model.

Alyssa Thom is a financial advisor at Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. She has worked with Klaas Financial Asset Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at AeroTek and Manley's Belvidere Ford & Lincoln. Klaas Financial Asset Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies and combines discretionary wrap-fee management with in-house tax preparation and a professional referral network.

Eric Schmitz is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) affiliated with Klaas Financial Asset Advisors, LLC, with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and MD Financial / Vestment Financial. Klaas Financial Asset Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies and integrates technology-enabled planning tools to support its advice.