Deric Rees is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrity Alliance since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed annuity and life insurance sales. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm provides continuous asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, employing a variety of portfolio strategies and custodial platforms.

David Krouse Jr. is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors in Edwardsville, IL. His work history includes multiple roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities dating back to 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he has acted alongside his wife in occasional productions. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base with a range of brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary models and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Angela Waits is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for seven years before joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2020. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting, utilizing a range of strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Elizabeth Ehlen is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2017 and previously worked at Commerce Brokerage Services Inc from 2013 to 2017. Oppenheimer serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning, with investment approaches that vary by program and advisor to include strategic and tactical asset allocation and manager selection.

Gregory Wiegers is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and co-owner at Cadagin & Prosser Financial Group since 2015, where he also sells fixed insurance products. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Virginia Stegeman is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC. She previously held roles at Country Trust Bank, Country Insurance & Financial Services, and affiliated companies from 2002 to 2023. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches insurance continuing education courses and serves as Secretary Treasurer for a local business networking group. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisors. The firm offers comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a variety of investment approaches and custodial platforms.

Kevin Cadagin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Cadagin & Prosser Financial Group. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a broad clientele. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Donovan Ehrman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and 1st Midamerica Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, Ehrman serves as an assistant baseball coach and JV basketball coach at Father McGivney Catholic High School. LPL Financial is a nationally registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Thomas Schulz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Elbe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various capacities within Morgan Stanley entities since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Neil Goodwin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investment activities, including managing a real estate LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Richard Sims is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in V&H LLC, a real estate development business. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Jean Tinge is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Todd Groesch is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge since 2025 and maintains ongoing roles with Nicol Enterprises, Inc. and Kevin G. Nicol & Associates. Groesch serves as a board trustee for the Millstadt Fire Protection District. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Brad Meador is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of Springfield, Valic Financial Advisors, and Scottrade. He is the owner of an online retail business, BradsTreasureChest.com. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Gerald Wunderlich is a financial advisor with Stifel in Alton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 1988 and concurrently serves the City of Alton in a public capacity since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he is the treasurer of the Laura Lofts Home Owners Association. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with an investment approach based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Daniel Beiser Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in various roles at companies including Iron Mountain and several laboratories. He serves as a board member for a parent-teacher organization, where he helps run meetings and guide the board’s activities. 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 planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Randall Dunn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Glen Carbon, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1984. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Babcock is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including B. B. Graham & Company and Alton Capital Management Inc. Babcock is also the owner of Babcock & Associates Inc., an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody arrangements.

Rose Fisher is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Maryville, Illinois. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following a role at Vatterott College. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.