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Timothy Bacus is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Pacesetter Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2017. Prior to joining Pacesetter, he worked at Ameriprise Financial and Lincoln Christian University. In addition to his advisory role, Timothy works as an accountant for J.M. Abbott & Associates, Ltd., a certified public accounting firm that shares ownership and resources with Pacesetter Financial Group. Pacesetter Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, business and tax-exempt entities, and sponsors of company 401(k) plans, managing approximately $145 million. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory to create diversified portfolios primarily using asset-class mutual funds and offers personalized portfolio management, 401(k) plan design and oversight, limited financial planning, and 529 college savings plan services.

Kristen Lanning is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Pacesetter Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2001. Pacesetter Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, business and tax-exempt entities, and sponsors of 401(k) plans, managing approximately $145 million. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory to create diversified portfolios with disciplined asset-class mutual funds and provides personalized portfolio management, 401(k) plan design and oversight, limited financial planning, and 529 college savings plan services.

Andrew Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Pacesetter Financial Group, L.L.C. in Lincoln, Illinois, holding a Series 65 license and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked concurrently at J.M. Abbott & Associates, Ltd., a certified public accounting firm, where he is a certified public accountant assisting with tax returns, financial statements, tax planning, and business consulting. Both firms share common ownership and complementary services. Pacesetter Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, business and tax-exempt entities, and sponsors of company-sponsored 401(k) plans, managing approximately $145 million across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios mainly using asset-class mutual funds and provides personalized portfolio management as well as 401(k) plan design, oversight, and participant support.

Kathryn Schneider is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2021. She has previously worked at LPL Financial and Level Four Advisory Services, with a background that includes health insurance agency work and personal support services outside the investment field. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party asset management programs.

Nathaniel Neal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Nathan Neal Tax Service, which he has managed since 2011. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Stacy Tedrick is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2008. She is based in Lincoln, IL, and holds the Series 63 license. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house Research team and delivers services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.