Kendra Hughes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2017 and also works as an Operations Manager for the brokerage department of First Mid Wealth Management, where she assists advisors as a sales assistant. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored recommendations based on risk profiles and firm research, with a significant portion of its advisory business conducted on a non-discretionary basis.

John Foley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at multiple firms including Cetera Wealth Services, IPI Wealth Management, and Investment Planners Inc. Foley is also co-owner of Central Illinois Group LLC dba LifeWise Wealth Advisors and serves as an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Additionally, he has served as a trustee for family trusts and held a township government trustee position. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a network of over 6,800 independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions, utilizing a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party managed strategies.

James Argoudelis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Based in Champaign, IL, Argoudelis has spent over six years in his current role at Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, combining research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to support clients’ retirement planning.

Victor Matigian is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and is based in Mattoon, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including retail households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Emily Poulliard Becherer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Director of Operations and Associate Financial Advisor at DDC INC. in Springfield, IL. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Aaron Ifft is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2009. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Mattoon, IL. 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 advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Vanderburgh is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated networks since 2020 and has a background that includes owning and managing accounting, payroll, and tax preparation services through Vanderburgh Financial Services, LLC. Outside of finance, Vanderburgh serves as treasurer for the Okaw Valley CUSD #302 school district and is involved in agricultural production on his family farm, as well as managing a local restaurant, The Bethany Diner Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, utilizing a mix of advisor-managed accounts, firm-sponsored model portfolios, and third-party solutions.

Andrew Mcdowell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Central Illinois Group LLC dba LifeWise Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent involved in selling life, disability, and annuity products. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services supported by a variety of investment programs and custodial arrangements.

Jamie Shoot is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Renee' Huckstead is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones for 16 years and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for one year. Outside of advisory work, Huckstead owns Faith Financial, where she sells and services disability insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services supported by advanced portfolio management tools and access to multiple custodial platforms.

Troy Rogers is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has been an advisor since 2021. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Whitney Roofing Inc and over two decades with CUSD#300. Outside of his advisory work, Troy serves as a volunteer fireman with the Sullivan Fire Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

John Kennedy is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and previously held roles at Investment Planners, Inc., IPI Wealth Management, Inc., and Sherwin Williams. Kennedy is also a registered representative of Central Illinois Group LLC dba LifeWise Wealth Advisors, where he is involved in financial services, and he maintains a minor role as an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, supported by multiple program structures and a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party managed solutions.

Ryan Kleiss is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arthur, Illinois, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Harold Pope is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. His career includes long-term roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a licensed minister assisting local pastors in his community. OSAIC is a large investment advisory and broker-dealer firm serving a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of risk-tolerance assessments, asset allocation software, and portfolio optimization tools to deliver advisory services through a broad network of financial advisers.

Kelly Purvis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Purvis worked at Raymond James Financial Services and First Mid Bank and Trust. Outside of finance, Purvis has served as an aqua aerobics instructor at the YMCA since 2001. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and delivers services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Travis Roach is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009, working as a financial advisor in Mt Zion, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a variety of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Fears is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional with 15 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2009. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Mattoon, Illinois. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Connor Klingele is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Syngenta for five years and at Southern Illinois College of Agriculture for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Caleb Smoes is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms, including IPI Wealth Management and Investment Planners Inc., and currently co-owns Central Illinois Group LLC, doing business as LifeWise Wealth Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax and accounting business administration through CIG Tax Advisors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party solutions.

Bradley Beesley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Effingham, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2007 and holds leadership responsibilities as President and CEO of First Mid Wealth Management Company. His prior roles include positions at First Mid Bank & Trust and Camp New Hope. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored recommendations supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

Bridget Diedrich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011 in various roles. 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 through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and overlay tax-efficient services.

Matthew Pope is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for a combined total of 25 years. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Pacesetter Universal Insurance Agency, which primarily sells property and casualty insurance along with life, health, and Medicare supplement products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process incorporating risk tolerance assessments, asset allocation software, and portfolio optimization tools, and offers a range of advisory programs and third-party manager access.

Robert Fears is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristi Montgomery is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and First Mid Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with First Mid Wealth Management since 2011 and holds a role involving financial planning and supervisory duties at the branch. Montgomery is also associated with First Mid Illinois Bank & Trust as an investment-related associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans developed through detailed client assessments and supported by a broad affiliate network.

Jill Worman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and First Mid Bank & Trust since 2015. She is also associated with First Mid Wealth Management as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.