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 the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Chapin Davis Inc. and Morgan Stanley in various capacities. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms and programs.

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 at Inspire Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Eureka, Illinois. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets and primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions and charitable organizations. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing into its advice and employs a variety of analytical methods to create portfolios, frequently using sub-advisors and 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.

Ahlden Harms is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at The Frederick Community Bank since 2016, where he also serves as Vice President and Loan Officer. Outside of his advisory role, Harms is involved in sports officiating for the Illinois High School Association and serves on the Paxton Grand Old Flag committee with financial responsibilities. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, combining internal model portfolios with third-party management and advisory recommendations.

Cassandra Taraboletti is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Midwestern Securities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as president of the Kiwanis Club of Peoria (Downtown) and as a board member of the Peoria YWCA. 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 with non-discretionary recommendations and discretionary third-party management, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) investment fiduciary services.

Eric Benes is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC in East Peoria, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Graham & Associates and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm combines discretionary model portfolios managed by an internal committee with advisory recommendations and third-party manager oversight, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services.

Harrisen Harms is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC. His prior work experience includes roles in education and retail, such as at Illinois State University and Dick’s Sporting Goods. 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 fiduciary services using a combination of discretionary model portfolios, non-discretionary recommendations, and third-party management platforms.

Sarah Gritzmacher is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at John Graham & Associates. 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 with non-discretionary recommendations and third-party manager oversight, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services.

Kelly Holloway is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65 credentials, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent Advisor Network in 2020, Holloway worked for Weight Watchers International from 2006 to 2020. Outside of advisory services, Holloway is involved in insurance sales. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to independent managers, typically constructing diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.