Sara Norman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jerseyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1989. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a substitute aerobics instructor at the JCH Wellness Center in Jerseyville. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.”

Julie Brangenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jerseyville, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in business entities used for tax and investment purposes and has interests in real estate and farm ownership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Mark Charlton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of advising, he owns and manages farm rental properties in Madison, MO. 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 manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Groves is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Edwardsville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2021, he spent ten years at Greenville University, where he currently serves as Outdoor Adventure Director. He is also a board member of Durley Camp and Retreat Center, participating in planning for the camp's future. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure.

Mary Alsup Niedergerke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Saint Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked with First State Bank of St. Charles for over three decades and has been with LPL Financial since 2018. Niedergerke is also associated with First State Wealth Advisors, a related investment business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and multiple management options.

Natalie Schroer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Todd Thrasher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Edwardsville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley divisions since 2011, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market modeling in its financial planning process.

Matthew Waldrop is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes working at Voya Financial Advisors for seven years and Cetera Wealth Services for five years. Outside of advising, he has business interests in parking lot operations and real estate development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Karen Weible is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Jerseyville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at SagePoint Financial since 2010 and has been with OSAIC since 2023. Outside of advisory work, she operates two sole proprietorships focused on financial analysis, including one that provides divorce financial solutions. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, from individual investors to institutions, offering brokerage, advisory, retirement plan consulting, and managed account services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Jacob Lowry is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2013. Lowry is a co-founder of The WealthCare Group and owner of Lowry Financial Group, where he focuses on Medicare servicing and education. He also serves as a board member of the Glen Ed Soccer Association, a youth athletic organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Pamela Sutterer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Florissant, MO, holding the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. She has 24 years of industry experience, including 18 years with Edward Jones. 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 financial advisors and branch offices. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Stegemeier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, along with over 40 years at Central Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dale Alcorn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Wood River, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes extensive tenure at Cuna Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services from 1992 to 2019, followed by roles at Midwest Members Credit Union and LPL Financial since 2019. Outside of advising, he operates a photography business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ryan Windish is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Saint Charles, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade and various positions outside the financial sector. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios along with alternative investment options.

Stephen Ulmer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Charles, MO, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2015 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth requirements. The firm offers planning in areas such as retirement, education, risk, wealth transfer, and niche topics like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop client recommendations.

Ryan Heine is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Cofco-International. Heine is based in Edwardsville, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments, supported by Schwab’s integrated operational structure.

Kyle Jackson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.