Okay, let’s tackle this. So Gregory Bonner has an MBA from Northwestern University, which is a reputable institution. He has 8+ years of experience in the financial industry, which is a significant amount of time to develop skills. Financial analysts with his level of experience and education typically charge higher rates. According to Glassdoor, financial analysts in the Chicago area (where Oak Brook is located) average around $80,000–$110,000 per year. However, this is an annual salary, not an hourly rate. To estimate an hourly rate, we can divide the average annual salary by 2,000 hours (a standard full-time schedule). This puts the hourly rate at around $40–$55. Considering his expertise in financial modeling and market research, which are in demand, I’ll estimate his hourly rate to be around $50–$75. However, since I have to choose a single number, I’ll round down to $125 per hour.