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Edna Kay Steidinger

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network — Fairbury, IL

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

31 years

Location

Fairbury, IL 61739

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Commonwealth Financial Network

Enterprise

Total advisors

2,692

Across 1,183 offices

Clients per advisor

132 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$568,323 High

HNW client ratio

12% Typical

About

Edna Steidinger is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and The Financial Center, Inc. of Illinois since 2004. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Fairbury, IL. Outside of her advisory work, she is an associate with LegalShield, offering pre-paid legal services and identity theft solutions. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

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Fairbury, IL

308 S. Ninth Street

Fairbury IL 61739

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Illinois · Texas

Work history

31 years of industry experience

The Financial Center, Inc. Of Illinois

2004 - Present • 22 years

Fairbury, IL

Commonwealth Finacial Network

2004 - Present • 22 years

Waltham, MA

FFP Advisory Services Inc

1998 - 2004 • 6 years

Fairbury, IL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Margaret S

Series 63, Series 65

Fairbury, IL

Commonwealth Financial Network

Margaret Steidinger is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Commonwealth since 2011 and has an additional affiliation with Financial Center, Inc. outside of her advisory role. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management, offering both discretionary model portfolios and customizable program options.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Thomas N

Series 66

Pontiac, IL

Edward Jones

Thomas Nelson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pontiac, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 after four years at State Farm and has no prior industry experience before 2021. Nelson's background includes completing his education at Illinois Wesleyan University and attending Central Catholic High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Mark S

Series 63, Series 66

Pontiac, IL

Edward Jones

Mark Spafford is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pontiac, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Spafford serves as trustee for an irrevocable farming trust and owns a property management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gregory J

Series 66

Fairbury, IL

Cetera

Gregory Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 1998 to 2021 and has been with Cetera since 2021. He also has concurrent experience with Bank of Pontiac. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting various investment strategies and program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Suzanne R

Series 66

Pontiac, IL

Edward Jones

Suzanne Rutledge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked in retail and service positions including as a cosmetologist at Studio 724 and as a bartender and host at Kick's 66 Liquors and More. She has additionally held long-term independent contracting roles since 1994. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Todd M

Series 63, Series 65

Pontiac, IL

LPL Enterprise

Todd Manning is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Wealth Advisors and operated an advertising agency, Your Niche Media LLC, where he served as president and owner. Outside of financial advising, he organizes amateur golf tournaments as a chapter owner of Ned Golf LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm primarily employs model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed by in-house research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Tax-loss harvesting
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