This week on the Business of Good, presented by BCU: Jon Hansen is joined by Adam Petraglia, Executive Director and Founder of Bricks of Hope, to discuss how his childhood cancer diagnosis led him to create the organization. Adam talks about his goal of providing moments of play and hope, and delivering LEGO sets to kids at local hospitals. To donate, visit www.bricksofhope.org/help.

Every Monday, Jon Hansen is joined by a specialist from Mesirow to discuss a different finance-related topic. In this episode, Andrew Mutlu, CFP, APMA, Vice President and Wealth Advisor, joins Jon to talk about how there’s a Roth solution for everybody and how those assets are more accessible than ever. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com.

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell valuable pottery? How about vintage dolls or a signed copy of Casey at the Bat? Brian can help you and answer your questions!

David Schlossberg, Senior Partner at Assured Concepts Group, joins Your Money Matters for a ‘Rest Assured’ Thursday. David talks about the concept of holistic wealth management, and making sure that every piece of your financial life is working together. For more information, visit assuredgroup.com or call 847-426-1077.

On this special edition of Worker Wednesday on Your Money Matters, Ed Maher joins the show to discuss a new push by Chicago Police Department commanders and deputy chiefs to unionize. Ed explains how these supervisors, when promoted, lose key benefits such as uniform allowances, on-call pay, and banked sick time leading some officers to turn down advancement. Ed also covers how the Workers’ Rights Amendment and recent moves by school principals and fire commanders to organize could potentially pave the way for their recognition as a union.

David Saffrin of Sunrun Solar joins Jon Hansen to introduce Your Money Matters listeners to Sunrun Solar. David explains how Sunrun’s no‑upfront‑cost solar lease with bundled battery backup helps homeowners lock in more predictable power costs and keep the lights on during severe storms. Sunrun also evaluates each home’s roof, trees, and usage for a 15‑year agreement. David also answers questions from listeners covering how the solar panels work in inclement weather, HOA rules, and maintaining and replacing equipment. To learn more about Sunrun Solar, go to www.gosunrun.com/wgn or call 224-458-7868.

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the future of Social Security, ideas inspired by Australia’s employer-funded pension system, and the new “Trump IRA” style accounts that encourage earlier retirement saving.

TUNE IN to WGN Radio and listen to The Alpha Wealth Hour on Sundays at 7 AM. Catch up on previous episodes on WGNRadio.com, and subscribe to it on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. For more info, call Alpha Wealth Group at 630-864-6711.

Lenny Feil, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at Century 21 Harthside Realtors, joins Jon Hansen for the Front Porch Report. Lenny talks all things inspection reports detailing why they’re important, why sellers should get a home inspection done, what kills a potential deal, and how to find a good and thorough home inspector.

Stefanie O’Connell, author of The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up — and Then Pushes Them Down, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss the differences in treatment between genders in the workplace over ambition.

Jake Hayes, owner of Deep Roots Native Nursery, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss how he started his business and how he is now growing over 7000 native plants and nearly 30 species available for purchase. They also discuss the importance of habitat restoration and how it has been a key motivator in Deep Roots’ expansion.