Brett Faulk is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2005. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Nathan Duncan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Aviston, Illinois. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons for ten years. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Jeffrey Erb is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1987 and was affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm provides financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment solutions, with a notable focus on non-securities products and affiliated insurance services.

Sherry Bolling is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Fidelity in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Steven Hoekstra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following a decade at National Planning Corporation and three years at American General Securities Incorporated. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Taylor Willhalm is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Thrivent Financial. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Thomas Egan Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Belleville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of the Althoff Athletic Foundation and holds board positions with St. Clair Country Club and St. Elizabeth's Hospital, including chairing a membership committee and participating in hospital governance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Deborah Crain is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Mascoutah, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Before joining Thrivent in 2026, she worked at Merrill, First Bank, Knock Lending, Sourcepoint Mortgage, Veterans United Home Loans, Regions Bank, and US Bank. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Quinn Jansen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Jansen worked at Wintrust Investments/FCB Banks for one year and has a background that includes roles at Donnewald Distributing and Germantown Groceries. He holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Samuel Loring is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in O'Fallon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate investment, owning and partnering in residential rental properties in the Metro East area. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Michael Mcvey is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Regions Bank. Outside of his advisory work, Mcvey serves as a business management instructor at Southwestern Illinois College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party managers, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Austin Hartke is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he worked in the food service industry with Pizza Man. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and participating in wrap programs, while also providing affiliated trust and insurance services.

Amy Kruse is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aviston, Illinois, holding a Series 66 credential and having 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a board member overseeing the operation of Central Community High School in Breese, Illinois. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

John Coughlin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is associated with IGS Financial, a business entity for tax purposes. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Brittany Elgin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 20% owner of Martin Accounting Services, Inc., where she is involved in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jill Juenger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in O'Fallon, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in community activities including customer service at a local winery and coaching at a gymnastics center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices as well as its affiliated investment and lending capabilities.

Walter Weston is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and affiliated mutual funds.

Kurtis Shotts is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a retail business, Big Firepits, and is involved in tax preparation through Proactive Tax & Advisory LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Their retirement income service uses a centralized team to produce recommendation reports that integrate investment research and algorithmic tools, supporting non-discretionary implementation by clients or their advisors.

Patrick Feeney is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC and Gabelli & Company, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, employing a range of investment strategies from traditional to non-traditional, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Eileen Kanoski is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, featuring both affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.