Leelyn Smith, LLC

Sean Poquette is a financial advisor at Leelyn Smith, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at LPL Financial LLC and The State Bank of Geneva. Poquette is also a licensed notary in the state of Illinois. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach utilizing equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and multiple technology platforms for reporting, risk analysis, and account management.

Makinzie Stack is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2017 and has been with Leelyn Smith, LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes in-house management, separate managers, and model portfolios, supplemented by multiple technology and service providers.

Trevor Kane is a financial advisor at Leelyn Smith, LLC with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Thrivent Financial, along with positions outside the financial sector. Leelyn Smith, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and incorporates multiple technology and service providers to support client portfolios.

Kevin Prendergast is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Leelyn Smith, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Valmark Securities, Inc. and Executive Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a ghostwriter for Wentworth Financial Communications. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs diversified investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing both in-house and external managers, supported by multiple technology platforms and service providers.

Kelly Kovasic is an advisor at Leelyn Smith, LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. She has been with Leelyn Smith, LLC and LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to her advisory roles, Kovasic worked in the aviation and publishing industries. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, supported by multiple technology platforms and service providers.

Laura Chamness is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC in Geneva, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, LLC for multiple periods since 2014 and has been with Leelyn Smith, LLC since 2017. Outside of advising, she serves as a notary public. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment approach integrating equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and multiple technology platforms, with access to private investment funds and structured products for qualified clients.

Christopher Dieckow is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Leelyn Smith, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab and Co. Inc. since 2009. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, supported by various technology platforms and third-party managers.

Charles Hartman is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC in Geneva, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and National Planning Corporation. Hartman is also involved in providing investment advisory services through independent firms such as The Retirement Network and Leelyn Smith, LLC. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and model portfolios, supplemented by various technology platforms and service providers.

Jean Baert is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Leelyn Smith, LLC. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation, alongside his long-term involvement with Leelyn Smith, LLC and Leelyn Smith Tax, LLC. Baert also provides investment advisory services through The Retirement Network LTD, an independent advisor firm. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and multiple technology platforms to support its services.

John Dorn is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and was previously with National Planning Corporation from 2012 to 2017. Dorn also provides investment advisory services through The Retirement Network, an independent registered investment advisor separate from LPL Financial. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, supported by multiple technology platforms and service providers.

Ryan Kahlenberg is a financial advisor with Leelyn Smith, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and was previously with Kahlenberg Wealth Partners/Berthel Fisher & Co. and Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. Since 2022, he provides investment advisory services through Leelyn Smith, LLC. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple technology platforms and investment strategies that include equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds for qualified clients.

Wendi Svitak is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Leelyn Smith, LLC. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2019 and has been affiliated with The Retirement Network Ltd and LPL Financial since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she provides administrative support to independent investment advisor firms. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and technologies, including in-house management, third-party managers, and model portfolios, while providing services through wrap-fee arrangements and third-party platforms.

Perry Argiropoulos is a financial advisor at Leelyn Smith, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Retirement Network. Leelyn Smith, LLC serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, business entities, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach includes allocations across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing both in-house and external managers, with support from multiple technology platforms for reporting and risk analysis.

Andrew Grider is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Leelyn Smith, LLC. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through ownership of Leelyn Smith Tax, LLC. Leelyn Smith, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, businesses, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing both in-house and external managers, and supports clients with technology platforms for reporting, risk analysis, and tax-efficient asset management.