Mollie Rushing is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 3 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner and limited partner of McIntyre Acres LLC. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with a range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research including artificial intelligence tools, managing approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of 2025.

Nickolas Ward is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Peoria, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Illinois National Bank, and Infinex Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Laura Kuehn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Peoria, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in the 85 Broads Global Women's Network, a professional organization that facilitates networking and volunteer opportunities among women. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Joseph Worms is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Clifton Larson Allen, Compeer Financial, and several educational institutions. Outside of his advisory work, he operates JW Lawn Services, providing lawn care services. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services, focusing on personalized client assessment and matching to appropriate investment solutions.

Alexander Glancy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. His current tenure at MassMutual began in 2022. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning engagements without investment discretion.

Melissa Shacklett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1993. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Ryan Roberts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Peoria, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in roles at Illinois State University and Heartland Community College, and he has concurrent involvement with PetStop, an installation service, and DoorDash as a contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nicholas Pitts is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at SEGRETO di Stefania and has held positions at several other companies including Uber and Lennar Mortgage. 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, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

David Gray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Chapin Davis for nine years and Equitable Advisors for six years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling whole life insurance and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Jesse Jackson Hohmann is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Grove Point Advisors, and Grove Point Investments. He also conducts Medicare, long-term care, and life insurance business as an insurance broker through Nest Egg Silver Services and Nest Egg Wealth Management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and manages portfolios across multiple asset classes on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jeremy Kellem is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2004 and joined Merrill in 2014. Jeremy works closely with families, corporate executives, dental practices, and specialty physician groups to develop financial strategies that address wealth accumulation, retirement planning, and business transitions. His approach includes goals-based wealth management, retirement income strategies, and retirement plan design for businesses. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois’ College of Business. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and has earned additional professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Prior to his career in financial services, Jeremy worked as a Certified Public Accountant, gaining experience as an income tax preparer, auditor, and QuickBooks consultant. Outside of his professional work, Jeremy is active in his community in Peoria, Illinois. He has served on the boards of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, and has been a Peoria Chamber of Commerce Ambassador. He enjoys running and has participated in the Chicago Marathon and multiple half marathons. Jeremy lives with his wife, Dawn, and their two sons.

Douglas Shannon is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2010 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Shannon is a substitute teacher for Peoria Public Schools and a candidate for the Peoria Public School Board of Education. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a range of programs including educational seminars and specialized event-driven planning.

Kari Braggs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, Sanctuary Securities, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Braggs serves as Vice President of the Board for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in Peoria and is a member of the City of Peoria’s Public Arts Advisory Commission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment research.

Mary Moehlenhof is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Previously, she was employed at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. for 11 years and spent one year with the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Mangieri Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Peoria, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and was previously with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for JLM Capital LLC, a single-family real estate portfolio focused on short-term rentals. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives to deliver a range of advisory programs, often through third-party sponsors and affiliated asset managers.

Stephanie Mallow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Peoria, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously spent 12 years at Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Todd Nethery is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Dunlap, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2015. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services that combine in-house and third-party managers, covering traditional and non-traditional investment strategies alongside municipal advisory and public finance services.

Nick Knapp is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 21 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Legacy Investment Services, Inc., where he is involved in fixed annuities and insurance, and he also provides assistance to clients with Medicare planning through a referral-based service. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple investment types.

Roger Phillis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at CUNA Brokerage Services, Cefcu, Nena Ace Hardware, Aflac, and RMH Foods. In addition to his advisory duties, Phillis has continued involvement with CEFCU in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Trent Strong is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 15 years and is a senior partner at Legacy Investment, a marketing name operated by his partners. Outside of advisory work, he operates as a sole proprietor agent offering fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with comprehensive portfolio construction tools and access to third-party managed accounts and investment solutions.