Gregory Lhamon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and maintains a role with Market Edge LLC, where he sells products on Amazon and earns residual income from audiobooks he narrated. Prior to his financial services career, he spent four years at Salem Radio Network, Inc. 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 broad range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joel Albers is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a background in retirement actuarial work. He has over 15 years of experience in retirement plans, having started his career at Willis Towers Watson as a traditional retirement consultant. He subsequently served as the in-house corporate actuary for Emerson Electric Co. before joining Bank of America in the Workplace Benefits line of business, focusing on defined benefit consulting, and later transitioned to financial advising. Joel holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. He is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and has earned the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, he contributes to the Society of Actuaries as an elected member of the Retirement Practice Community Advisory Team.

Robert Stone is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multi-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, annual recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Karl Walz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Belleville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Independent Advisors and Morgan Stanley, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered advisory and broker-dealer platform.

Danny Reeves is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. for 19 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of FitZone 161 in Germantown, Illinois. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michelle Sabo is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2021, following tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she mentors high school students through the Belleville CEO Mentoring Program. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client decisions.

Robin Heiken is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Belleville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. He serves as a co-trustee of a family trust for his deceased father, a role in which he is not compensated. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services that are generally non-discretionary, supported by a range of portfolio management styles and proprietary research.

Paul Jansen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lebanon, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Phillip Caravia is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2016. He serves on the board of the Belleville Public Schools District #118 Educational Foundation and owns Phil Caravia Golf, through which he participates in golf tournaments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs advanced modeling tools, supporting clients through advisory programs and is noted for its municipal advisory affiliations and specialized consulting services.

Stephen Shevlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked for 25 years at Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. He is also associated with 1818 Wealth Advisors LLC. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Dimitar Mushkov is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2017 and previously spent one year at PNC Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Hatley is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2006 and holds a Series 66 designation. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Ryan Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Belleville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked for SII Investments, Inc. from 2011 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he provides administrative support in a metal recycling business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Sloane Egan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Sloane holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Sloane has experience in various roles, including at St. Clair Country Club and in educational institutions such as Saint Louis University and Nerinx Hall High School. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Samantha Koester is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bellville, IL. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, her work history includes positions at Thrivent Financial and Busch Stadium. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in several other activities such as auction assistance, pet sitting and dog walking, as well as grocery shopping and delivery services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Steven Schultheis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Baden, IL with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Finish Line and in the education sector. 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 and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kelly Murphy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, Murphy worked at TD Ameritrade and held positions at DexYP and YP Holdings LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non‑discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Thomas Mulherin is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2006 and also has a longstanding role at Magna Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Endowment Committee for St. John's Lutheran Church and is a board member of the Southwestern Illinois College Foundation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment process is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses intended to inform client decisions.

Spencer Beckmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at FCB Banks for over a decade and spent 20 years at both REA Electric and ProBuild Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with 9 Little Acres Cattle Co. LLC, a farming enterprise. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Eric Klino is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he served in the United States Air Force from 2011 to 2021 and worked at Superlative Technologies from 2021 to 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, brokerage, and insurance products through an integrated platform.