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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
2 years
Location
Alton, IL 62002
Wells Fargo Clearing
Institution
Cody Herring is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial and Busey Investment Services. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry at Applebees Bar & Grill and J.J. Thermos Bar & Grill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporating modern portfolio theory and a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.
Based on Wells Fargo Clearing
One-time service fees payable immediately after service; ongoing fees paid quarterly
$0 - $1,000,000: 0.1% to 1.0% annually $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.1% to 0.7% annually $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.1% to 0.5% annually $10,000,000 - $25,000,000: 0.01% to 0.25% annually
Brokerage transactions generate commissions; Financial Advisors receive a percentage of revenue from commissions
Minimum fee: Minimum fees range from $500 to $5,000 depending on plan size Fee-only: Flat annual fees and percentage of assets fees available; fees are negotiable
Alton, IL Homer Adams Pkwy
112 Homer Adams Pkwy
Alton IL 62002
Advisors at this office
5
Illinois · Texas
2 years of industry experience
Wells Fargo Clearing
2025 - Present • 1 year
Alton, IL
Raymond James Financial
2024 - 2025 • 1 year
Urbana, IL
Busey Investment Services
2023 - 2025 • 2 years
Edwardsville, IL
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
2023 - 2025 • 2 years
Edwardsville, IL
Busey Investment Services
2023 - 2023 • 1 year
Edwardsville, IL
Busey Bank
2022 - 2025 • 3 years
Edwardsville, IL
Busey Bank Wealth Management
2022 - 2023 • 1 year
Edwardsville, IL
Applebees Bar & Grill
2021 - 2024 • 3 years
Alton, IL
J.J. Thermos Bar & Grill
2020 - 2021 • 1 year
East Alton, IL
Target
2015 - 2020 • 5 years
Alton, IL
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Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Alton, IL
Financial Planning Advisors, Inc.
Alfred Hicks is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the president of Financial Planning Advisors, Inc. since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, Hicks is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales through a separate business. Financial Planning Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs targeted asset allocation, discretionary management, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios and offers educational seminars and project-based planning services.
Series 63, Series 66
Bethalto, IL
Legacy Wealth Planning
Anthony Erzen is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Planning with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, TD Ameritrade, SCOTTRADE, and Illinois American Water. Legacy Wealth Planning is an independent, fee-only investment adviser serving primarily individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, and limited hourly consulting, employing Modern Portfolio Theory with a preference for passive funds while accommodating active and ESG options.
Series 63, Series 65
East Alton, IL
Genesis Wealth Management
William Kinkel is a financial advisor with Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC in Alton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked as a sole proprietor since 2021 and has been employed with Ameren Missouri in operations management since 1981. Outside of his advisory role, Kinkel sells insurance products through his sole proprietorship. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with retirement plan consulting. The firm uses an IPS-driven process and combines in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerance.
Series 65
Bunker Hill, IL
Genesis Wealth Management
Jamie Payne is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC, based in Alton, IL. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Franklin & Vaughn, LLC. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with retirement plan consulting. The firm uses an IPS-driven process and a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk profiles.
Series 63, Series 65
East Alton, IL
Genesis Wealth Management
Jon Payne is a financial advisor with Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Genesis Wealth Management Group since 2011 and has served on the Macoupin County Board since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Payne is involved in insurance sales through his position as president of Genesis Financial Group, Inc. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm employs an IPS-driven process and utilizes a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.
Series 63, Series 65
East Alton, IL
Genesis Wealth Management
Reid Mortensen is a financial advisor at Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Genesis Wealth Management Group since 2011. Mortensen also operates as an independent insurance agent through Genesis Insurance & Financial Advisors, dedicating half of his professional time to this activity. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs an IPS-driven process and utilizes a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to construct and monitor portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles.
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