Christopher Rapier is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Champaign, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing advisory programs and 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 supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

James Eisenmenger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 1999 and previously worked with Martin Hood Friese & Associates, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at MH CPA PLLC, a certified public accounting firm providing accounting, tax, auditing, and consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies, managing significant assets through a large network of independent advisors.

Chris Daly is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research entities since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Daly is the owner of Newell House Bistro LLC, a business operating since 2012. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary models and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Caesey Schneider Gehrt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo, Gehrt worked at Clifford-Jacobs Forging and has background experience in the hospitality sector, including operating Jupiter's Pizzeria & Billiards. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Adam Spitalny is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, based in Champaign, Illinois. He has one year of industry experience, following a 15-year career in the U.S. Army. Outside of advising, he has involvement in a sports and fitness coaching activity. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers services such as financial planning, consulting, and participation in wrap programs.

Eric Boland is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has been involved with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Boland is also a managing partner and one-third owner of Provident Financial Group, LLC, where he oversees daily operations in addition to his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools including probability modeling, while supporting a wide network of advisors and maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting.

Oluwatomiwa Bami Ogunbiyi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, Ogunbiyi worked in various roles including at AT&T and the University of Illinois College of Law. Ogunbiyi is also an associate financial advisor with Preeminent Group LLC, where they assist with financial plans, trades, and account monitoring. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Eric Schweighart is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Kip Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Bankers Life Advisory Services, and Farmers Financial Solutions. He is also involved in Paradox Commodities, a business he co-owns focused on counseling in marketing and networking. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients, using a model-driven investment approach supported by third-party asset managers and proprietary research.

Tyler Frazier is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he was involved with Big Daddy's Edwardsville from 2015 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services that emphasize quantitative asset-allocation modeling and manager due diligence, with an ESG eligibility framework incorporated into recommendations.

Charles Fall is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1979 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

James Lilley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling and servicing life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software to analyze client goals and offers event-driven planning programs including divorce and estate settlement planning.

Starla Carr is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 16 years. Carr is also the managing partner and owner of Provident Financial Group LLC, a full-service financial planning firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals.

Adam Owen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Urbana, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Busey Bank, Busey Investment Services, Busey Trust Company, and Raymond James Financial, spanning over a decade across these firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Finance and Investment Committee member and Deacon at Grace Bible Church, where he contributes to research and project implementation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Craig Myers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Myers is involved in nonprofit education through an organization providing scholarships for aspiring entrepreneurs, serves on the board of Peace Meals, and works as a sports official. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Steven Tucker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes 22 years at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and he has operated Tucker Financial as a self-employed advisor since 1995. He also owns Legacy Investment Services, an insurance and fixed annuities agency. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by asset-allocation tools, automated rebalancing, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Colin Postlewaite is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Urbana, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Lyle Bellamy is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work background includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions in the restaurant and brewing sectors. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and provides access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Larry Olthoff is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Champaign, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches middle school basketball in the evenings. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers various programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Nicholas Flesher is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Wolfram Research, Inc., Urban Outfitters, and Crate & Barrel. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in buying and selling baseball cards and thrifted items on eBay and Etsy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.