Kyle Rutledge is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he worked at Goldman Sachs for five years and held positions at BMO Harris Bank, Swoon Staffing, Richards Building Supply, and Sherwin Williams. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm employs a structured planning process with tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jared Harrison is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Washington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Megan Bannan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Peoria, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that uses firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Brett Wieser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pekin, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Equity First Credit Union, Eastman Financial and Insurance Services LLC, and MassMutual. Wieser was also a self-employed commodity trader from 2007 to 2021. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Shayne Christe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Vaughan Meiss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and having one year of industry experience. He previously worked at World Relief Corporation of National Association of Evangelicals for eight years and held roles at Olivet Nazarene University. 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 and access to model portfolios, and supports advisors with technology and research tools.

Patrick Wolbeck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 securities licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates from its Global Investment Committee.

Bonnie Brockett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Peoria, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at David Vaughan Investments and Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its clients' financial goals.

Carolyn Davis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2000. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Gillis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pekin, IL, holding a Series 66 license and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Bass Pro Shops from 2013 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Edward Sutter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Peoria, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Micah Lemoine is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Peoria, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual from 2013 to 2017. In addition to his advisory work, he is engaged in individual life and annuity insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative planning processes using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Griffin Kliewer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Security Bank and Midwestern Securities Trading Company, as well as involvement with nonprofit and educational organizations such as Nexus Financial Discipleship Center and Summit Christian Academy. Outside of advisory work, he is connected to Beyond Basketball. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to help clients understand potential outcomes, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.

Tina Haynie is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peoria, IL, where she has worked since 2013. She has nine years of industry experience. Her spouse serves as General Director of Adelphos USA, a nonprofit missions agency. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Dominick Leali is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2018 and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. Prior to his current role, Dominick worked for two years as an Equity Research Associate covering the Healthcare and Financial industries. Dominick holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Kenyon College, where he also spent a year studying at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He earned a Master of Science in Finance from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to his CFA designation, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Dominick's client focus areas include education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dominick is involved with the Peoria Academy. His personal interests include biking, chess, cooking, hiking, table tennis, and tennis.

Jed Otto is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. He is CEO and President of Orchard Financial Group Inc., where he oversees policy, staff management, and client advisory processes. Otto has worked at Cetera since 2013 and at Orchard Financial Group since 2021. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services, with multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Logan Dirks is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC, alongside prior service in the United States Air Force. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, while also offering non-securities products such as affiliated insurance and trust services.

Matthew Friddle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in East Peoria, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Equity First Credit Union and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains employment with Instacart. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms to a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and trust companies. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with technology and offers a broad array of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Robert Young Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Peoria, IL, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of BBE&T LLC, an entity established to manage personal asset protection related to a short-term rental property. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient investment strategies and integrates closely with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Kimberly Mitchell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. After a 13-year career as an executive of a large national consumer retailer, she joined Merrill in 1996. She has served as Resident Director for the firm and led the Central Illinois Professional Development Program for Merrill Financial Advisors. Kim holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, and the Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) title. She completed her master's degree in financial planning through the College for Financial Planning and earned her bachelor's degree from Bradley University. Kim serves as an advisor to the Bradley University College of Health, Education and Sciences and is a member of the Peoria Women's Club. Her client focus areas include corporate executive services, education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Kim enjoys horseback riding, sewing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband live in Germantown Hills on a horse hobby farm and actively participate in horse shows and family activities.