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Carl Zeidler is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as president and owner of Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. in Carlinville, IL. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and NFP Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an insurance agency under Carl W Zeidler, PLC. Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. provides financial advice to individuals, businesses, local governments, and pension plans, offering portfolio management, pension consulting, and insurance services. The firm tailors investment portfolios based on client suitability and serves a diverse client base, including state and municipal entities.

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.

John Zeidler is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Sam's Club and Panera Bread. Outside of his advisory duties, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, critical illness, disability, and long-term care insurance, and he also manages a tax preparation business as a CPA. Wall Street Financial Group advises individuals, businesses, local governments, and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, financial planning, and insurance services. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients and is noted for its work with state and municipal clients and pension plan sponsors.

Brenden Brown is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. since 2022 and previously held positions at United Community Bank and Central Stone & Landscape Supply. Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. advises individuals, businesses, local governments, and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, financial planning, and insurance services. The firm tailors portfolios using a range of investment products and serves state and municipal clients with pension consulting, distinguishing itself within the industry.

Kelly Steiner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Litchfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a distributor for Advocare, a supplements and vitamins business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Hadley is a Certified Financial Planner® professional with 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. He is based in Carlinville, IL. Outside of advisory work, he owns land that generates farming income under a conservation reserve program. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.