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Joshua Charles Keister

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Bethalto, IL

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Credentials

Series 65

Experience

3 years

Location

Bethalto, IL 62010

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,461

Across 2,959 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Joshua Keister is a Series 65 registered advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., bringing three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years and KCH Financial for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an agricultural business based in Bethalto, Illinois. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Bethalto, IL

300 South Prairie Street

Bethalto IL 62010

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Illinois · Texas

Work history

3 years of industry experience

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Bethalto, IL

Commonwealth Financial Network

2014 - 2025 • 11 years

Waltham, MA

KCH Financial

2013 - 2023 • 10 years

Bethalto, IL

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Business activities & affiliations

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George E

Series 63, Series 65

Hamel, IL

Abundance Advisors, Inc.

George Ellis is a financial advisor at Abundance Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Abundance Advisors since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Ellis owns and operates GN Ellis Agency, providing life and health insurance products and protection planning for individuals and small businesses since 1984. Abundance Advisors offers asset-allocation investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a strategic, model-based asset allocation process and provides discretionary portfolio management primarily through no-load mutual funds, variable annuities, and cash sweep vehicles.

Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Alfred H

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.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations
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Anthony E

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.

Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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William K

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.

Long-term care insurance Elder care planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jamie P

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.

Long-term care insurance Elder care planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jon P

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.

Long-term care insurance Elder care planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retired Founder/Business Owner
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