Brandon Rogowski is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Edward Jones, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also offers non-securities products such as trust custody services and affiliated insurance agency services.

Theresa Ojewuyi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. Ojewuyi also participates in community activities through her role with the Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95, where she attends meetings to support fundraising efforts for local schools. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Ben Bruce is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and worked previously at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Cedar Post LLC, a farming and land development business, and serves as a director for First Southern Bancshares Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines analytical tools and tailored strategies to assist clients in achieving their financial goals while supporting municipal and public finance advisory services.

Stephanie Peterein is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murphysboro, Illinois. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007, accumulating 19 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its fiduciary standard and diverse investment offerings.

Amy Tarrants is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carterville, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Brittany Douglas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2003. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dana Zimbro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carbondale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with inventory control and event preparation in a motorcycle dealership operated by her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Chelsea Jones is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously held roles at Hurst - Rosche Engineering and The Southern Illinoisan. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Nicholas Ramsey is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Regions Bank, First Southern Bank, LPL Financial, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he is involved in youth volleyball as an IHSA official, head coach, and club director. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Robert Loucks is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and worked previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for five years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.

Calen Mc Ginty is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Elavon Inc. and Automotive Finance of Illinois. 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Micah Clarke is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He concurrently leads several related businesses focused on accounting, tax preparation, and financial planning, including Clarke CPA & Consulting Ltd and Koberstein Clarke Ltd. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to use affiliated and third-party model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and a range of program options tailored to client needs.

Rebecca Hertz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass for five years and held positions at The Sweat Shop Gym and Carterville High School. 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 advisory programs and managed solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lisa Emling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2010 and has been affiliated with First Southern Wealth Management since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the City of Carbondale Economic Development Committee and operates a home-based retail crafts business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a broad network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by research and technology tools.

Cody Hastings is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Herrin, Illinois, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at Sam's Club starting in 2011. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Robert Jilek is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding ChFC® and PFS™ designations, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC and Cetera Financial Specialists, LLC since 2017, and previously at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a pastor at Union Gospel Mission Church and is a board member of Child Evangelism Fellowship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Lisa Vorce is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Murphysboro, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Visionary Wealth Advisors and Financial Engines Advisor Center. Outside of her advisory role, Vorce is involved in several nonprofit and community organizations, including serving as a programming liaison for a professional women’s membership group and participating on boards focused on anti-trafficking efforts and youth evangelism. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a broad range of topics without discretionary portfolio management, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed-account services through its consolidated WealthPlan billing option.

James Hurd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in construction and roofing-related roles, including six years at Integrity Roofing & Exteriors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of investment strategies and fiduciary services.

Colin Dyel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at First Southern Bank and has experience in retail and academic settings. He is also a licensed notary in Illinois. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, leveraging both proprietary and third-party resources.

Sean Patrick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked for six years at Helitech/CNC Foundations, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a private baseball and softball instructor and participates in advocacy and industry-related committees. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored platforms, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.