Samuel Bickel is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2014, with a four-year period at Wells Fargo Clearing between 2016 and 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of Bickel Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mark Korte is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with LPL since 2020. Korte also has a long-standing affiliation with Scheffel Boyle, dating back to 1993. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Brian Becker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Highland, IL. He has four years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones, following a 15-year career at Leonardo DRS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tiffany Chiarodo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2002 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Stone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in O’Fallon, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lisa Hock is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at UMB Financial Services and Benjamin F. Edwards & Company. Hock also serves as a volunteer member of the Finance Committee for the Main Street Community Center in Edwardsville, IL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports its clients with risk profiling and analytical tools designed to illustrate potential investment outcomes.

Jonathan Ratterman is a financial advisor with Stifel in Edwardsville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Stifel Financial Corporation since 2019, with a total of five years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Stifel, he was affiliated with The University of Mississippi from 2018 to 2022. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Katelynn Schuetz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at McKendree University and ARCO Business Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers various advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Chelsea Safe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Granite City, IL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. She has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Paul Kampwerth is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PepsiCo, Northern Trust, and Young America Realty, alongside ongoing service in the Air National Guard since 2019. He is also involved with Innovate Event Co in a non-investment related capacity. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL Research and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Kyle Koprowitz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in O’Fallon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously held roles at Axa Advisors, Gill Industries, KML Architectural Concrete, and Davenport University. He is also involved with Trailhead Capital Management Group LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, offering a range of investment options through third-party sponsors and proprietary resources.

Ronald Franzen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edwardsville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Militello Wealth Management, M Financial Services, and Axa Advisors. He is also involved with Franzen Wealth Strategies, LLC, an independent entity he manages alongside his advisory role. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs to implement customized investment solutions.

Christina Rask is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in O Fallon, Illinois, and has one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2026. Outside of advising, she is a distributor for Rodan & Fields, a direct selling skincare program. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kyle Osterhage is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in O'Fallon, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Farmers Financial Solutions and Farmers Insurance Group before joining Edward Jones in 2019. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Katherine Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in O’Fallon, Illinois. She holds the Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at Divorce Dollars and Sense and has a background that includes roles in legal and court reporting firms. She is also a notary and operates a business named Haven by Clark. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.

Stephen Torre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Swansea, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Wintrust Investments LLC for two years. Torre's background includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions with Eastern Illinois University and in landscaping. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers diverse investment programs and platforms, combining technology-driven support with a broad range of investment strategies.

Christine Boykin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Cetera, and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of financial services, she is involved in vintage audio and vinyl record retailing and restoration through her ownership and management of Frenchtown Records and Frenchtown Audio. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various brokerage and insurance products.

Justin Rueter is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PNC Investments, Edward Jones, and Compass Retirement Solutions. 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 typically uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial services.

Joel Pierce is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC and Neighbors Credit Union from 2012 to 2017. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mary Ruettgers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in O'Fallon, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Southwestern Illinois College and Lindenwood University. She serves as co-owner of Crashing Waves, LLC, a company managing commercial and residential buildings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.