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.

Matthew Albers is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2022 and previously worked with the Knights of Columbus from 2014 to 2022. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual, collaborative relationships based on client goals and firm-approved analytical 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.

Drew Achter is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Schwab Wealth Advisory, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of real estate rental ventures. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of significant discretionary assets.

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 financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, using research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Benjamin Kirchoff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Chad Burns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously spent three years with Edward Jones. Burns also operates Scheffel Financial Services, Inc. in Edwardsville, IL. 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 provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

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.

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.

Matthew Hill is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Matthew is based in Glen Carbon, IL. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services primarily on a non-discretionary basis, supported by varied portfolio management styles and extensive affiliated research.

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.