Linda Carlisle

Comm.ext, LLC
Founder, Fractional Communications/Culture Advisor
(630) 886-3628
lindacarlisle@comm-ext.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Chicago Central

Bio: Linda Carlisle is a fractional communications partner who helps business leaders, VCs, PE firms, & their portfolio companies in navigating communication and culture-related challenges during critical organizational transitions (ie M&A).

Ashley Friedman

Sassetti LLC
CPA, Tax Manager
(708) 406-8604
friedman@sassetti.com
Accountant
Home Group: Naperville 1

Julie Kollada

Open Arms Solutions
Founder and CEO
(847) 272-4997
julie.kollada@openarmssolutions.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: North Shore 1

Bio: Open Arms is an In-Home Care company helping frail seniors and those with Dementia, Parkinson’s, Stroke, and other chronic diseases stay safely and comfortably at home.

Esther “Essi” Paek

Risk Strategies Company
Vice President Private Client
(847) 867-7718
epaek@risk-strategies.com
Insurance
Home Group: Chicago 14

Bio: Assisting clients protect their physical assets (e.g., home, auto, valuable articles, yacht), wealth & lifestyle through personalized risk assessments.

Jim Smearman

Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company
Assistant Vice President
(847) 754-7235
jsmearman@cnbtc.bank
Banking Finance
Home Group: Schaumburg 1

Bio: Commercial banking professional with over 10 years of experience working with privately held companies and real estate investors. Helps clients with challenges like securing financing, managing cash flow and getting tailored banking solutions and support.

Robert T. Weil

The AdvisoryOne Group
Financial Consultant
(312) 819-2414
rweil@advisory-one.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Chicago 3

Bio: I am an investment professional striving to prepare my clients for the certainty of uncertainty via a values-based practice. With an in-house portfolio management team, my target is high net worth/ultra high net worth individuals, families and businesses.