Michael Staley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Belleville, IL, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Salvador Planells is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Revantage Corporate Services and academic involvement at Indiana University and Clayton High School. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group operates within the Private Wealth Management department, serving individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services with a focus on manager selection, tax management, and model-traded SMA strategies.

Charles Geringer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Smithton, IL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Tiffany Chiarodo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2002 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Stone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in O’Fallon, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Feder is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Belleville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of advising, he serves as Treasurer for the Capistrano Condominium Association, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and public entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, and is notable for its municipal advisory services and extensive affiliate network.

Paul Kampwerth is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PepsiCo, Northern Trust, and Young America Realty, alongside ongoing service in the Air National Guard since 2019. He is also involved with Innovate Event Co in a non-investment related capacity. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL Research and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Kyle Koprowitz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in O’Fallon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously held roles at Axa Advisors, Gill Industries, KML Architectural Concrete, and Davenport University. He is also involved with Trailhead Capital Management Group LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, offering a range of investment options through third-party sponsors and proprietary resources.

Christina Rask is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in O Fallon, Illinois, and has one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2026. Outside of advising, she is a distributor for Rodan & Fields, a direct selling skincare program. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kyle Osterhage is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in O'Fallon, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Farmers Financial Solutions and Farmers Insurance Group before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Katherine Clark is an advisor with LPL Financial based in O’Fallon, Illinois. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, with prior roles including work at Divorce Dollars and Sense and law firms such as Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale PC and MGM Law Firm. Clark also engages in notary services and manages Haven by Clark, a DBA related to her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing diverse portfolio strategies and technology tools to support client accounts.

Stephen Torre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Swansea, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Wintrust Investments LLC for two years. Torre's background includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions with Eastern Illinois University and in landscaping. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers diverse investment programs and platforms, combining technology-driven support with a broad range of investment strategies.

Christine Boykin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Cetera, and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of financial services, she is involved in vintage audio and vinyl record retailing and restoration through her ownership and management of Frenchtown Records and Frenchtown Audio. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various brokerage and insurance products.

Justin Rueter is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PNC Investments, Edward Jones, and Compass Retirement Solutions. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm typically uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial services.

Joel Pierce is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC and Neighbors Credit Union from 2012 to 2017. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mary Ruettgers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in O'Fallon, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Southwestern Illinois College and Lindenwood University. She serves as co-owner of Crashing Waves, LLC, a company managing commercial and residential buildings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ashley Matheis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at firms such as Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and PlanMember Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates under a structure that includes security-based swap dealing and futures commission merchant registrations.

Brendan Sawyer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Amazon Flex, delivering packages on weekends. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting primarily through non-discretionary relationships and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Thomas Scott is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. for six years. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Germantown, Illinois. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ruth Chady is a CFP® certificant with 42 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Financial & Business Consultants, an independent firm based in Swansea, IL, where she has worked since 1989. She also has a long tenure with Arlington Securities, Inc., beginning in 1990. In addition to her advisory role, she works as an insurance sales agent focusing on life and health products. Financial & Business Consultants is an independent advisory firm providing financial guidance to individual clients.