Winfield Ellis is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Midwestern Securities, he worked at John Graham and Associates and Equitable Advisors LLC. Ellis also serves as a pastor at East Peoria Bible Missionary Church, an outside activity that accounts for significant time commitment outside market hours. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, model and wrap programs, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of internally managed discretionary portfolios, non-discretionary advisor recommendations, and discretionary third-party management.

Johnathan Timko is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at David Vaughan Investments, Inc. since 2016 and previously at Charles Schwab starting in 2007. David Vaughan Investments provides discretionary investment management along with wealth management, financial planning, consulting, and OCIO services to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a value-oriented, income-producing equity approach combined with a conservative fixed-income strategy, using proprietary quantitative and qualitative methods in portfolio construction.

Jason Stadsholt is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Midwestern Securities since 2017 and previously spent nine years with infinex Investments, Inc. Stadsholt also serves as a financial advisor at Havana National Bank and is involved as the treasurer for the Athens Youth Sports Association. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, discretionary and non-discretionary investment services, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary support, combining internal model portfolios with third-party management platforms.

Richard Kirk is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Peace of Mind Wealth Management, Virtue Capital Management, LLC, and Horter Investment Management. In addition to advisory work, he is involved with Lifeguard Retirement Planning as an insurance broker, focusing on annuities, life insurance, long-term care, and senior health products. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement-plan services, and a web-based asset management platform for independent advisers, typically implementing client strategies through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Timothy Whisler is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience with firms including Simplicity Wealth, LLC and USA Financial Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of The Whisler Agency, providing insurance and non-legal estate planning administrative services, and serves as an instructor for the Council of Financial Educators, a nonprofit focused on retirement education. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives, using model portfolios, asymmetric rebalancing, and sub-advisory services.

Jade Laverdiere is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with David Vaughan Investments, LLC, based in Peoria, IL. They have one year of industry experience and have been with David Vaughan Investments since 2023. Prior to their advisory role, Jade was a full-time student for several years. David Vaughan Investments provides discretionary investment management and wealth planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, estates, foundations, and corporate entities. The firm’s approach focuses on value-oriented, income-producing equities and conservative fixed-income strategies, utilizing proprietary quantitative and qualitative methods in portfolio construction.

Meghan Jackson is a financial advisor at David Vaughan Investments, LLC in Peoria, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with David Vaughan Investments since 2008. David Vaughan Investments provides discretionary investment management and ancillary wealth services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing a value-oriented equity strategy combined with conservative fixed-income management and customized asset-allocation to meet client needs.

Brady Huber is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC and Bradford National Bank. His prior background includes roles with the Gateway Grizzlies and positions at Lindenwood University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a football game commentator for WGEL. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of discretionary model portfolios, advisory recommendations, and third-party managers.

Craig Ruffolo is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Peoria, IL. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors provides wealth advisory and asset management services to individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm combines fiduciary RIA services with broker-dealer and insurance activities, offering strategic asset allocation through model portfolios and multidisciplinary planning in coordination with tax, estate, and risk professionals.

Cody Leach is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC and State Bank of Graymont since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in community theater as an actor and serves as a member of the church council at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and community financial institutions, providing financial planning and portfolio management through a combination of discretionary model portfolios and third-party managers. The firm operates with dual broker-dealer and advisory registrations and maintains brokerage and insurance activities alongside its advisory services.

Patrick Smarjesse is a financial advisor at David Vaughan Investments, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with David Vaughan Investments, Inc. since 1995. David Vaughan Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management and ancillary wealth services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, qualified retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a value-oriented, income-producing equity strategy combined with a conservative fixed-income approach and customized asset allocation to meet client cash-flow needs.

Scott Fisher is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with John Graham & Associates and Midwestern Securities since 2017 and spent a year at the University of Illinois. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, employing a combination of discretionary model portfolios and third-party management platforms.

Nicholas Kuhlman is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with under one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Graham & Associates Inc and work in community-oriented businesses such as Corner Stone Tavern. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary model portfolios and third-party managerial platforms with a supervisory structure that integrates fundamental and technical research alongside brokerage and insurance services.

Robert Minor is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, based in East Peoria, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked concurrently at Sauk Valley Bank since 2011 and serves as vice treasurer for the Whiteside County United Way. Additionally, he coaches and teaches baseball and softball lessons and is a board member of the Sterling Rock Falls Community Trust. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a combination of discretionary model portfolios, non-discretionary representative recommendations, and third-party management, while maintaining both broker-dealer and advisory registrations.

Thomas Jester II is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Chapin Davis Inc. from 2013 to 2020. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion across 207 advisors and offers investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio solutions.

Michael Doublin is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Midwestern Securities since 2018. Prior to this, he was briefly employed at T. Rowe Price and worked in non-financial roles including at the University of Northern Colorado and Greeley Country Club. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary model portfolios with non-discretionary and third-party investment management, and maintains a dual broker-dealer and investment adviser registration.

William Gohs is a financial advisor with Inspire Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. for 12 years and Clarity Group Midwest, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Eureka, Illinois. Inspire Advisors, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.03 billion for around 3,800 clients, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and broker-dealers. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing using proprietary tools and employs a variety of investment strategies, including model portfolios and affiliated proprietary ETFs.

Tate Hartman is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked concurrently at Heartland Credit Union since 2015. Outside of his advisory roles, he is active in community organizations including the Rotary Club of Springfield South and serves as treasurer and board member for the nonprofit 100+ People Who Care in Springfield. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary model portfolios and third-party manager platforms, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services.

Stephanie Ricketts is a financial advisor at David Vaughan Investments, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with David Vaughan Investments since 2007. David Vaughan Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management and ancillary wealth services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a value-oriented, income-producing equity strategy combined with a conservative fixed-income approach and customized asset allocation to address client cash-flow needs.

Bryce Breeden is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Financial Designs, he worked at Breeden & Associates, LTD, where he serves as a staff accountant and payroll manager. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and employer retirement plan clients with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers strategies including passive ETFs, tactically managed portfolios, and Biblical Responsible Investing options.