Sheila Lautenbacher is a financial advisor at KCPAG Financial Advisors LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at KCPAG Financial Advisors since 2015. Her prior experience includes roles at Securities America Inc. and Kemper Capital Management LLC. KCPAG Financial Advisors LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $22.5 million in discretionary assets and operates through a team of 13 advisors across 27 offices, employing fundamental analysis and a combination of long- and short-term strategies.

Jolene Johnson is a financial advisor with KCPAG Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Kemper Capital Management LLC and KCPAG Financial Advisors LLC since 2008 and was also affiliated with Securities America, Inc. from 2007 to 2019. KCPAG Financial Advisors LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm manages approximately $22.5 million in discretionary assets, serving around 405 clients through a team of 13 advisors across 27 offices, employing a blend of fundamental analysis, long- and short-term strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Michael Nichols is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Cutter & Company Brokerage, Inc. for 21 years and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. for 2 years. Nichols is involved with Cutter Advisors, a DBA operating in multiple Missouri and Illinois locations. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms and programs.

Michael Kaiser is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Lake Estates Property Owners Association in Marion, Illinois. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Jack Graham is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Prior to entering the financial industry, he held various positions at Southeast Missouri State University and other organizations. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel located outside the United States. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Curtis Wharton is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a property and casualty insurance producer and is involved with Wharton Enterprises, Ltd. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Rachael Asbury is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at &Partners, LLC since 2024 and previously spent six years with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Her background includes full-time education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and employment at White Oak Golf Course. &Partners serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, managing accounts directly or through third-party managers using the Envestnet platform.

Sidney Stephens is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Johnston City, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, Stephens worked at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and Continental Tire. Outside of advisory work, Stephens serves as Secretary of Stephens Holdings, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and a broad suite of affiliated financial services.

Jeffery Miller is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the board president of Market Street Music Conservatory and serves on the board of the Illinois Baptist State Association, contributing to resource planning and financial oversight. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Robin Ucci is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Edward Jones and a business called Pro Prep and Fulfillment. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Hannah Gill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sara Crone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017, following prior roles at Kforce Staffing Solutions, McBride and Sons, and LPL Financial. Based in Marion, IL, she is part of a large team at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Nettleton is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Nettleton holds the Series 63 designation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting services through various advisory programs.

William Hartmann is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and its affiliated firms since 2017 and previously spent two years at Hilliard Lyons. He is also involved with Arcadia Wealth Group, where he assists in portfolio management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and manages specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Brian Mc Hugh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several rental properties in Marion, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Garrett Burroughs is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, bringing three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Boeing from 2013 to 2022. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas King is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Metropolitan Council, Dick's Sporting Goods, Southern FS, and Southern Illinois University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Steven Heeley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1993. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Theresa Ojewuyi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. Ojewuyi also participates in community activities through her role with the Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95, where she attends meetings to support fundraising efforts for local schools. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Ben Bruce is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and worked previously at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Cedar Post LLC, a farming and land development business, and serves as a director for First Southern Bancshares Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines analytical tools and tailored strategies to assist clients in achieving their financial goals while supporting municipal and public finance advisory services.