Derek Hood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carterville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an LLC that holds his office building, commercial lot, and farmland. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joel Sambursky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carbondale, IL, holding the Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Kelly Ansinelli is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously held positions at First Mid Wealth Management and First Mid Bank & Trust. Ansinelli works in Carbondale, Illinois, and is involved in brokerage sales support through her roles at First Mid entities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting, employing risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports advisory programs alongside institutional consulting and portfolio management.

Alesia Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carbondale, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Daryl Murphy II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Edward Jones, Polar Investment Counsel Inc, and North Western Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with LCS Entertainment, providing accounting and bookkeeping services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven approaches.

Logan Isaacs is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he held various roles at Northwestern Mutual and has experience outside finance at Oasis Outdoors Powersports. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and organizations. The firm uses firm-approved software to assist in goal analysis and delivers written recommendations through annual collaborative planning engagements.

Earl Colboth is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carbondale, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for 14 years at Marion CUSD #2. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.