Erica Newton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following five years at First Financial Bank. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mitchell Carr is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His background includes positions at RSM US LLP and Clifton Larson Allen, among others. 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, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting aligned with client goals.

Darrold Kennedy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Champaign, IL, holding ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. 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 approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

C Mann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cerro Gordo, IL, holding a CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of advising, Mann serves on the Board of Directors for Piatt County Mental Health and is Vice President and Trust Officer at First State Bank and Trust, where he leads the trust department. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering detailed Recommendation Reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive network.

David Hood is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He is also a partner at MH CPA PLLC, a certified public accounting firm where he provides accounting, tax, auditing, consulting, and management services. Hood has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 1999 and has extensive prior experience with Martin Hood Friese & Associates, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms and third-party managers, operating a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

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.

Christopher Rigsby is a Certified Financial Planner® and Series 66 license holder with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Monticello, IL, for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs under a fiduciary standard.

Nicole Kingery is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, bringing seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Edward Jones since 2018, as well as prior experience with Tin Roof and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies including wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Guynn is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones, no other firm affiliations are listed. He is also involved with Serra Capital, a venture capital business based in Champaign, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network and provides services under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Banister is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a limited partner in a private venture capital fund and owns recreational property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a national network of advisors and branch offices.