Nora Steiner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in various roles including at Starbucks and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients with a broad range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Christopher Herzog is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Raymond James and Morgan Keegan. Outside of his advisory role, Herzog serves as the airport commissioner and treasurer at the St. Louis Regional Airport and has been involved with the Wood River Township nonprofit board. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Claywell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has served as a financial advisor and owner of Claywell Asset Management, LLC since 2016. Claywell also has a background in education, having worked at Marquette Catholic High School for nearly two decades. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Timothy Riley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a 25% ownership stake in OLD YELIR, LLC, a real estate-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services from investment policy statement preparation to plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Cody Herring is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial and Busey Investment Services. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry at Applebees Bar & Grill and J.J. Thermos Bar & Grill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporating modern portfolio theory and a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Edward Hansen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Timothy Epps is a CFP® professional based in Alton, IL, affiliated with Edward Jones. He has 21 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2005, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Diaz is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. Diaz is the owner of Confluence Wealth Management, a support company based in Alton, IL. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance activities through its unique affiliations.

Colten Steiner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Godfrey, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental LLC in Godfrey. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Patrick Loechl is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Russell Investments from 2008 to 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a large team of advisors and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Gregory Reinhardt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Godfrey, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches high school baseball and junior high basketball in Valmeyer, Illinois. 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 wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Scott Schaefer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jerseyville, IL, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Kernan Land Company and has been involved in property caretaking and farm management. Outside of his advisory role, he owns SK Farming, a land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Cooper is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, with formal advisory roles to registered investment companies and the use of AI-driven research methods.

Andrew Dittberner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is developing a cut-your-own Christmas tree business expected to launch within several 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Jeremy La Plant is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 12 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2025. He serves on the board of a local nonprofit organization, Westlake Country Club, in Jerseyville, IL. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program, along with affiliated insurance and trust services.

Lindsay Waters is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Waters has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022, following 18 years at Country Insurance & Financial Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning that can be combined with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Matthew Gorton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, U.S. Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory career, he owned a power washing business from 2020 to 2023. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, investment options, and fiduciary services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dalton Gray is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held roles at Madison County and for State Representative Dwight Kay. Outside of his advisory work, Gray organizes college students to circulate petitions for political candidates. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated financial products, supported by a large network of advisors and branches nationwide.

Brent Fulkerson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade, CUNA Mutual Group, and Scottrade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by advisory representatives and third-party subadvisors.