Christopher Dykstra is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, initially with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and currently serves at Ameriprise in Glen Carbon, IL. He holds ownership interests in Glenpoint, LLC and IGES, LLC, through which he manages his Ameriprise advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Kyle Fink is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following ten years at National Planning Corporation and four years at American General Securities Incorporated. He is involved in a building purchase group called Wall Street Advisors in O’Fallon, Illinois. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm supports advisors with a broad range of services and tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets across a large advisor network.

Tommy Silveus Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages rental properties. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various non-securities products.

Michael Dwyer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in life and career coaching through Strawberry.me. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and fiduciary services supported by affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Tameika Thomas is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She supports families, women, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and retirees by providing personalized financial guidance that focuses on education, empowerment, and clarity. Her approach centers on simplifying complex financial concepts to help clients make informed decisions aligned with their unique goals and values. With a background as an entrepreneur and nonprofit founder, Tameika brings a broad perspective to her advisory role. She holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has earned a Bachelor's Degree from Lamar University, an Associate's Degree from Southwestern Illinois College, an MBA from Texas Southern University, and a High School Diploma from Memorial High School. Tameika is a member of the National Association of African American Insurance Agents (NAAIA). Beyond her professional work, Tameika is involved in community organizations including Avery & Aubrey's Way and The Exhale Collective. Her personal interests include basketball, reading, singing, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Melissa Roessler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, IL, where she has worked since 2016. She has 14 years of industry experience, including five years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers.

Carl Brown is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he worked for Doordash for four years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Todd Stonewater is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in O Fallon, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Clayton Mason is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Freeburg, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard. The firm is notable for its extensive nationwide network of advisors and branches, as well as affiliated services including a trust company and proprietary investment products.

Mark Slocomb is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 1987 following eight years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking with Centerre Bank of St. Louis and Lloyds Bank, PLC in London. Mark serves as a Portfolio Manager, managing personalized investment strategies on a discretionary basis that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment solutions. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University and the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise focuses on providing a holistic approach to financial management, working with senior executives and families to develop customized strategies tailored to complex financial situations. Mark was recognized by Barron’s magazine five times between 2010 and 2015 as one of America’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, an honor attained by a limited number of advisors in Missouri. In addition to his professional role, Mark has been involved with The National Children’s Cancer Society for 28 years and currently serves as Chairman of the Board. His team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management emphasizes a comprehensive process that begins with understanding clients’ overall financial goals and aims to create risk-managed portfolios designed to preserve capital while seeking to maximize returns.

Michael Dunnigan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Rydgig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2016. 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 provides a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cody Patterson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at Bank of America and Regions Bank and served in the United States Army National Guard for six years. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally works as a food runner and bartender at a local business. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Hill is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a broad network of advisors and affiliated research resources.

Jennifer Lawson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2013 and previously held roles at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Christopher Green is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2010 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Stephen Martin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Royal Alliance Associates and Martin Financial Services, prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is president of Martin Accounting Services, Inc., a CPA firm, and a minority partner in a restaurant 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Timothy Strazinsky is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with over 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various non-securities products and services.

Timothy Guthrie is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stifel Nicolaus since 2006. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Farmer's Garden, managing general upkeep alongside his wife. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group.

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.