Trevor Davis is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC in Columbia, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial and Synergy Wealth Solutions, as well as earlier positions in education and construction. Outside of advising, he is involved in coaching at Gibault Catholic High School. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and LPL-sponsored programs, utilizing a multi-brand approach supported by technology to manage a high client load.

Aaron Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC (DBA: Triada Advisors) since 2019 and previously held roles at Mastercard Inc, Cushman & Wakefield Inc, and BKD, LLP. Thompson provides investment advisory services through Cornerstone Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor separate from LPL Financial. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with an in-house research team and a range of investment delivery options, combining large-scale advisory operations with additional financial products and services.

Jason Stroede is a financial advisor with Sowell Management based in Belleville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He is also the founder and owner of Clarus Wealth Management, an investment advisory and insurance business that includes services related to Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designations. Additionally, Stroede has ownership in an e-commerce website, Madrigear. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes various management styles and offers model portfolios, sub-advisory relationships, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Ted Kirkpatrick is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Larson Financial Group since 2021 and previously spent 31 years with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Larson Financial Group, LLC offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting services primarily to doctors and related businesses, as well as individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans. The firm employs both strategic and tactical investment approaches and combines discretionary programs with model portfolios, utilizing AI-assisted tools alongside human review.

Michael Cleveland is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2021, following a prior five-year tenure at US Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a condominium rental business in Sint Maarten. UMB Financial Services, Inc. primarily serves institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program, offering multiple investment program options and access to a range of fixed income and equity instruments. The firm employs both model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and operates as a registered municipal advisor and FINRA-member broker-dealer affiliated with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.

Michele Laws is a financial advisor at Portside Wealth Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including TownSquare Capital, Allegis Investment Services, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in divorce financial education as a monthly speaker at a divorce workshop and is a board member for Divorce Dollars & Sense. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and client education using a blend of investment approaches combined with affiliated legal and accounting expertise.

Gaines Smith is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kovack Securities Inc., Resource Horizons Investment Advisory, Inc., and previously operated Gaines Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is president of Smith & Sons Firearms, a firearms and sporting goods retail business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs, utilizing an Envestnet-supported workflow and both internal and third-party investment models.

Michele Mehrtens is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. for 13 years and Merrill for 5 years. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment management solutions, including proprietary strategies and third-party model providers.

Kirk Pacatte is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Kestra Investment Services, Spectrum Financial, OSAIC, and M Financial Services. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a network of over 500 advisors. The firm provides a range of services including managed solutions, financial planning, retirement consulting, brokerage, insurance products, and certain M&A advisory services.

Kirby Mack is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning, LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Buckingham Asset Management, LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Scott Szymula is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Severin Investments LLC, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Edward Jones. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and family office offerings. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and provides tax and financial administration services through an affiliated accounting subsidiary.

Joshua Pauli is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Benjamin F. Edwards, U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Vac It All Services Inc and Assaypro LLC. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, non-discretionary investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

William Davis is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he held advisory roles at Archford Capital Strategies and Deschaine & Company, L.L.C. Mr. Davis is also licensed to sell insurance products on a commission basis, which is separate from his advisory services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm uses a fiduciary-based model and employs a range of investment strategies delivered through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Deborah Sante is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 63 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Benjamin F Edwards & Co for 11 years, as well as at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Archford Capital Strategies, LLC. \u0026Partners serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and investment solutions, including third-party managers, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Benjamin De Mond is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Busey Bank and TheBank of Edwardsville. 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 programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Clinton Bert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shiloh, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior firms include Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Stifel. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and third-party asset management. The firm supports its advisors with research model portfolios, customized strategies, and technology tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Jessica Gavin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Shiloh, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally works as a waitress for a local American Legion post’s Friday night fish fry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient solutions, and access to affiliated mutual funds and separately managed accounts.

Timothy Warner is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2003, with experience spanning the banking and insurance industries. Joining Merrill Lynch in 2013, Timothy provides clients with a comprehensive range of wealth management programs and strategies. He and his team support individuals, families, and businesses throughout their financial journeys, acting as their primary contact as needs evolve or situations change. Timothy holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Mid-Continent University, and studies at both the University of Illinois and Rend Lake College. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He is involved in community and professional organizations including the Ainad Shriners, First Baptist Church in O'Fallon, Illinois, and the Lookingglass Corvette Club. Timothy resides in Mascoutah, Illinois with his wife and three daughters.

Garrett Reifschneider is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Erb is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1987 and was affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm provides financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment solutions, with a notable focus on non-securities products and affiliated insurance services.