Taylor Armstrong is a financial advisor with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including positions at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Invictus Maneo Entertainment LLC, where he develops film scripts and board games. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate, and investment planning services for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial planning and uses a combination of fundamental and technical security analysis across a broad range of instruments.

Ethan Armstrong is a financial advisor with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. in Ottawa, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. since 2017 and is also affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2016-2017. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate, and investment planning services for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio analysis using a combination of fundamental and technical security analysis and a broad range of investment instruments.

Bradley Armstrong is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in financial advising. He is president of Armstrong & Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 1987. Armstrong also serves as a director on the board of First Ottawa Bancshares, Inc. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate, and investment planning for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and uses both fundamental and technical analysis across a broad range of investment instruments.

John Bellino is a financial advisor at LincolnBridge Financial Planning, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and BTNJT, Inc. Bellino’s background includes roles spanning wealth management and financial services. LincolnBridge Financial Planning manages approximately $39.8 million for about 118 clients, including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments.

Gregory Vogel is a financial advisor at LincolnBridge Financial Planning, LLC with the ChFC® designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and State Farm Insurance, where he spent over three decades. LincolnBridge Financial Planning manages approximately $39.8 million for around 118 clients, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a multi-disciplinary investment process and serving both retail and institutional clients.

Michael Barrie is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Lincolnbridge Financial Planning, LLC and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Illinois Valley Community College. Barrie serves as a board member of Illinois Valley Credit Union. Lincolnbridge Financial Planning manages approximately $39.8 million for individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a multi-disciplinary investment process.

Ian Nichols is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cyr Financial Inc. in Princeton, IL, bringing seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Nordstrom Farms and Thacker Farms, as well as a position at Illinois Valley Community College. Nichols serves as a board member trustee for the Starved Rock Flying Club. Cyr Financial serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management along with financial and estate planning services. The firm uses proprietary investment models and a variety of securities to build customized portfolios, providing continuous account monitoring and both project-based and ongoing planning engagements.

Andrea Brannon is a financial advisor at Cyr Financial Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Cyr Financial since 2012. Cyr Financial serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by offering discretionary investment management alongside financial and estate-planning services. The firm uses proprietary investment models across various asset classes and provides ongoing planning, tax and accounting services, and estate document preparation.

Caleb Bjerk is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cyr Financial Inc., where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Modern Wealth Management, Wade Financial Advisory, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and Adam Goetzka. Cyr Financial serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and estate-planning services. The firm uses proprietary investment models and a variety of asset classes, offering continuous account monitoring and both project-based and ongoing planning engagements.

Philip Slevin is a financial advisor at Studio Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Hometown National Bank for six years, Mariam Global Health for two years, and spent 17 years at Alpha and Omega Capital, LLC/Elohim Capital Partners. He holds a Series 65 designation. Studio Investment Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and investment consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, partnerships, retirement plans, and certain government entities. The firm manages approximately $903 million in discretionary assets and focuses on fundamental analysis, cost awareness, and a long-term investment approach.

Emma Bean is a CFA® charterholder with two years at Cyr Financial Inc. and three years of prior experience at American Equity. She has a total of six years in the financial industry. Cyr Financial serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management along with financial and estate-planning services. The firm uses proprietary investment models and a variety of securities to build customized portfolios, offering continuous account monitoring and written financial plans.

Christian Cyr is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cyr Financial Inc. since 2015. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advisory services, he owns a CPA and bookkeeping firm and offers various insurance products. Cyr Financial Inc. serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management alongside financial and estate planning services. The firm employs customized portfolios using proprietary investment models and offers additional services including tax, accounting, and insurance recommendations.

Sandra Brown is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Gradient Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at AE Wealth Management and Brokers Financial. Brown is also involved with Senior Watchdog, Inc., where she provides insurance sales and services. Gradient Advisors, LLC delivers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model that includes documented client risk assessments and fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

Edythe Findlay is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at Wayland Financial Group and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, she is involved in providing customer servicing and support for group qualified plan clients at Wayland Financial Group. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s advisory services emphasize financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

David Claggett is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards since 2012, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management consulting, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Kathleen Wayland is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Life Insurance Company since 2000 and running Wayland Financial Group since 2013. Her work also involves selling fixed life, disability, and long-term care insurance, as well as fixed annuities through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Chandra Jensen is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, she worked for Edward Jones for 12 years. She holds a Series 66 designation. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Patrick Sullivan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Financial Services since 2017 and is also involved with Wayland Financial Group. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through investment adviser and promoter arrangements.

Olivia Lamis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring Valley, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in several roles across different sectors, including hospitality and retail. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Sellett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Peru, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in Peru, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.