Jason Wickersham is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees staff for Event Transportation Solutions, Inc., managing transportation logistics for a Formula 1 venue. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides a range of investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at FCB Banks and has two decades of experience with REA Electric and ProBuild Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing 9 Little Acres Cattle Co. LLC, a farming 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports over 22,800 advisors with extensive operational and research tools.

Eric Klino is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes military service in the United States Air Force from 2011 to 2021 and a role at Superlative Technologies from 2021 to 2024. 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 employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Keith Cook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he spent 33 years at Regions Financial. He serves as a community board member at Memorial Hospital East and occasionally works as an election judge in St. Clair County, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Kueker is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment implementation is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Michael Streeto is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools to offer diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Molly Kim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. She has held roles outside of finance, including positions at Mass General Brigham and Wheaton College. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Zachary Sampl is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2019, following prior roles at SignalPoint Asset Management and Missouri State University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a member of the Parish Council at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, providing advisory support to church leadership. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning across multiple areas while keeping planning services separate from managed-account programs.

William Ziebold is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience and has been associated with several entities including Nicol Enterprises and Kevin G. Nicol & Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a musician in a rock band called ZB'S BAND. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering customizable strategies across multiple platforms and custody arrangements.

Sara Sutherland is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Belleville, IL. She has 18 years of experience at Edward Jones, including her current role since 2024. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Timothy Burgess is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and TD Ameritrade. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Matthew Schroeder is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2026, he worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. Schroeder serves on the school board for Holy Childhood School and is involved in multiple roles with the Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce, including event planning and scholarship committee work, as well as participating in the City of Mascoutah's Economic Business Commission. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm utilizes a range of investment programs and collaborates with third-party asset managers and advisory platforms to deliver tailored advice and implementation.

Brandon Voss is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Gray Group team. He works with select relationships to support their financial goals through a comprehensive wealth planning process. Brandon and his team serve as a resource across all aspects of clients’ financial lives, providing investment advice, guidance, and wealth planning tailored to individuals such as corporate executives, small business owners, medical and legal practitioners, and families preparing for their next stage of financial life. Brandon specializes in a wide range of advisory areas, including college education planning, retirement and income strategies, family wealth management, business transition planning, socially responsible investing, and defined contribution plan consulting. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Brandon earned his bachelor’s degree from McKendree University and maintains active involvement in professional and community organizations such as the Freeburg and Mascoutah Chambers of Commerce and the McKendree University Alumni Board. Outside of his professional commitments, Brandon enjoys biking, camping, golfing, playing piano, coaching youth baseball, and spending time with family. He contributes to community causes including the Boy Scouts of America, Children’s Hospital, the National Foundation for Syndactyly, and youth baseball programs.

Nathan Spudich is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Collinsville, IL. He has 18 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2008. 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 range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gregory Holcomb is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Constitution Bank and Country Financial. He is based in O'Fallon, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Aaron Laramore is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in wealth management and investment management roles for 22 years. Outside his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage and real estate through various business entities. MassMutual Investors Services 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, structuring collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

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.