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Craig Albers is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the sole advisor at Investment Advisors Group, LLC and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Albers serves as a sporting event public announcer for Illinois College and has held employment roles with the Jacksonville School District and the University of Illinois Springfield. Investment Advisors Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers tiered portfolio management solutions, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with an investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, sector, and cyclical analysis tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

James Blankenship is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and is a principal at Blankenship Financial Planning, Ltd. He has worked at AIG since 1987. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for both the New Berlin Fire Protection District and the Sangamon County Fair Association. Blankenship Financial Planning, Ltd. provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, and charities. The firm employs a long-term buy-and-hold investment philosophy focused on low-cost index and exchange-traded funds, tailoring recommendations to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Nathan Mc Combs is a financial advisor at Investment Advisors Group, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he was a full-time student at the University of Illinois Springfield and worked for Jacksonville School District 117. Investment Advisors Group, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers tiered portfolio management solutions, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a mix of ETFs, individual stocks, fixed income, REITs, and asset allocation strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Sterling Raskie is a CFP® and ChFC® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Blankenship Financial Planning, Ltd. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he moderates online classes for The American College and is involved in personal financial counseling for military servicemembers. Blankenship Financial Planning, Ltd. provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, and charities. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment philosophy using primarily low-cost index funds and ETFs, with an emphasis on tailored, tax-aware advice and flexible engagement models.

Todd Ernst is a financial advisor with Berger Financial Group in Springfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Berger Financial Group since 2025 and previously was associated with Cetera from 2021 to 2025. In addition to his advisory role, Ernst manages Quorum Consulting, LLC, providing tax and accounting services, including representation of clients before the IRS. Berger Financial Group serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, corporate executives, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning based on proprietary, long-term investment strategies, with many accounts managed on a discretionary basis and reviewed periodically.

Shaan Smith is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining BFC Planning, he worked at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and has extensive experience at CNB Bank & Trust and Jacksonville Savings Bank. Outside of advising, he is involved in farm land rental and insurance sales. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships across multiple advisory teams and offers flexible fee structures and access to various investment platforms.