Michael Babcock is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Pacific Western Bank and Central Bank of St Louis. Babcock is also an insurance broker and serves on the boards of charitable organizations including Project Periwinkle and Mountains to Molehills. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under its Founders Gate Capital brand.

Joel Albers is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a background in retirement actuarial work. He has over 15 years of experience in retirement plans, having started his career at Willis Towers Watson as a traditional retirement consultant. He subsequently served as the in-house corporate actuary for Emerson Electric Co. before joining Bank of America in the Workplace Benefits line of business, focusing on defined benefit consulting, and later transitioned to financial advising. Joel holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. He is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and has earned the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, he contributes to the Society of Actuaries as an elected member of the Retirement Practice Community Advisory Team.

Barbara Craft is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wood River, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing agricultural land adjacent to her residence. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities, including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Paul Baeske is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Edwardsville, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques but does not include individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning services.

Daniel House is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Greg Stellhorn - Thrivent Financial, Dieterich Bank, and Gateway Region YMCA. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as Assistant Minister at First Pentecostal Church of Red Bud, where he assists with event scheduling, preaching, and administrative duties. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of planning topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Danny Reeves is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. for 19 years and has been involved with Focused Investments L.L.C. for over 27 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of FitZone 161 in Germantown, Illinois. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Michelle Sabo is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a mentor in the Belleville CEO Mentoring Program, which supports local high school students in exploring business ideas. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology for investment analysis and allocation developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering clients guidance intended to support their decision-making.

Paul Jansen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lebanon, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones for his entire advisory career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Phillip Caravia is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Fairview Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2016. Caravia serves on the board of the Belleville Public Schools District #118 Educational Foundation and advises the Violence Prevention Center of SW Illinois on financial matters. He is also the owner of a business focused on competitive golf tournaments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers customized, non-discretionary planning and employs risk profiling and modeling tools to support client goals.

Stephen Shevlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 25 years at Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. He is associated with 1818 Wealth Advisors LLC, an investment-related business entity connected to his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, with a broad operational and research support infrastructure.

William Combs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Allstate and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner in Five Wings of Hope LLC, an LLC involved with hunting property in Missouri. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Hatley is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2006 and holds a Series 66 designation. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Ryan Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Belleville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Miller provides administrative support for a metal recycling 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, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Kyle Viehl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maryville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2014 before joining LPL Financial in 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios and technology tools, while also maintaining significant non-advisory financial activities.

Aaron Von Qualen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Edwardsville, Illinois, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Illinois State University from 2014 to 2018. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products.

Benjamin Kirchoff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and is also associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Kirchoff is a partner in the Kirchoff Family LTD Partnership, an investment-related business based in Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sloane Egan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Sloane holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Sloane has experience in various roles, including at St. Clair Country Club and in educational institutions such as Saint Louis University and Nerinx Hall High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Steven Schultheis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Baden, IL with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Finish Line and in the education sector. 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 variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kelly Murphy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, Murphy worked at TD Ameritrade and held positions at DexYP and YP Holdings LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non‑discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.