Jared Leslie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eldorado, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at several firms including Banterra Insurance & Investments Inc. and The Assurance Group within the same year. Outside of his advisory role, Jared is a licensed notary. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers various investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and combines large-scale advisory operations with insurance and credit products through affiliated agencies.

David Hughes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Hughes is also involved with Grindstone Wealth Management LLC, a non-investment-related business entity. 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 range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team, combining large-scale advisory operations with various non-advisory product offerings.

Walter Hardwick Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a commercial rental property business in Marion, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm operates a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kelly Ramsey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Ramsey worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Tison Financial Group. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Saline County Chamber of Commerce and is involved with Rainmaker Inc, where he develops new business relationships and manages advisory services. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

James Williams is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Harrisburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nearly five decades at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and ongoing involvement with Williams & Associates Insurance since 1979. OSAIC is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by technology-driven portfolio management tools and offers access to multiple custodial platforms and alternative investment opportunities.

Jessica Cox is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Harrisburg, IL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president of Cox Custom Coops and Cabins, an LLC based in Stonefort, 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.