Karie Murphy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for eight years and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Robin Karpan is a CFP® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004, working continuously at the firm’s Wood River, IL office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Jacquelyn Schmidt is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Glen Carbon, IL, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Schmidt serves as a board member and vice chairman for the Madison County Mass Transit District in Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nora Steiner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in various roles including at Starbucks and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 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 options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Analisa Eilers is a financial advisor with Stifel in Edwardsville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Century Securities from 2014 to 2016 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, where she has been since 2016. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services grounded in a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm also provides access to private funds and municipal market activities and operates affiliated trust companies and banks.

John Hoagland is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Thrivent Financial since 2015. Hoagland participates as a case study grader for the Wealth Management Certified Planner program at the American College of Finance and serves as a board member for Good Samaritan Ministries, which provides affordable housing and community services in East St. Louis. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, providing written recommendations without offering portfolio management or discretionary trading authority for these services.

James Pipkin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Wood River, IL since 2014. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Lauren Von Qualen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Carrollton Financial Advisors and Mike Fahnestock State Farm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts. The firm supports over four million clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Herzog is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services and The Bank of Edwardsville. Outside of his advisory work, Herzog serves as an airport commissioner and treasurer for the St. Louis Regional Airport and has been involved with the Wood River Township nonprofit board. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various model portfolio options.

Derick Engelke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. His prior work includes roles at Lindenwood University and Mount Carmel Senior Living. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Youngman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering areas such as cash-flow, retirement, education, risk and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services like business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Dennis Ulrich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edwardsville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2002 and also maintains a long-standing connection with Scheffel & Company dating back to 1977. Outside of his advisory work, he manages family farm operations in Edwardsville. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement consulting services.

Rodney Vaught is a financial advisor with Stifel in Edwardsville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-manager and passive investor in Signal Buster Racing, LLC, involved in horse racing. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, serving as a basis for client decision-making.

James Claywell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has served as a financial advisor and owner of Claywell Asset Management, LLC since 2016. Claywell also has a background in education, having worked at Marquette Catholic High School for nearly two decades. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Timothy Riley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a 25% ownership stake in OLD YELIR, LLC, a real estate-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services from investment policy statement preparation to plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Cody Herring is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial and Busey Investment Services. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry at Applebees Bar & Grill and J.J. Thermos Bar & Grill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporating modern portfolio theory and a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Matthew Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edwardsville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an LLC involved in property maintenance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Jermaine Tart is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Florissant, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and special-needs analysis, supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Eric Evers is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2014, and has also worked with Regions Bank since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Paige Gonzalez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Florissant, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked for Edward Jones for nine years and KPMG US for two years. She is involved with RetireStrong Financial Advisors LLC and offers tax preparation and accounting services through retirestrong planners. 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 provides a range of advisory programs and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party resources.