Adam Brewer is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waterloo, IL. He has 10 years of experience in the industry, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Chappell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Timothy Feeney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in O'Fallon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2014 to 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Patrick Oglesby is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Belleville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked for Endeavor Capital LLC, doing business as Homestead Financial Mortgage, from 2011 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operates under a fiduciary standard, and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Scott Lollar is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been advising clients since 1998. He leads a team that focuses on providing high-quality client service with proactive engagement throughout the year. Scott is a qualified Portfolio Manager, capable of building and managing personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Scott earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1989. He has been recognized for his expertise and was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for six consecutive years, including 2024. His client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Executive Compensation, and Portfolio Management Services. Residing in Edwardsville, Illinois, Scott and his wife, Kris, are actively involved in their church and have participated in numerous short-term mission trips. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, music, running, and traveling. Scott values balance in life and takes joy in spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren.

Ryan Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in O'Fallon, Illinois, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, including its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Brown serves as a board member of the THS Endowment Fund. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and programs, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

David Schrader is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Belleville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Russell Eilers is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing comprehensive, fee-based wealth planning services to affluent families and individuals, particularly those who own and operate large privately held businesses, medical practices, and farms in the St. Louis area. With expertise in areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and small business strategies, Russell focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to his clients’ long-term goals. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Russell earned his bachelor's degree from the Southern Illinois University System and a master's degree from Western Governors University. In addition to his advisory work, Russell is involved with the Susan G. Komen organization. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, chess, fishing, golfing, music, and reading.

Deborah Hermerding is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1974. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a national judge for the National Archery Association and provides independent contracting services related to archery judging and teaching. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, employing model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Donna Harris is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. She has held the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director for Harris Construction Inc. and is involved with the Smithton Chamber, assisting the board in decision-making. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates an SEC-registered advisory program with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Alyssa Boles is a Series 66 registered advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Her prior roles include positions at several financial and community organizations. She is also involved with Living Blyss, LLC, which she has been associated with since 2019. LPL Enterprise, LLC 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 utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, third-party asset management access, and a variety of affiliated financial services.

David Cimarolli is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously spent six years with Avantax Advisory Services and ten years with 1st Global Advisors. Outside of advising, he is vice president of CEC Financial Group PC, a certified public accounting firm that provides accounting and tax services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Christopher Bagwell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Gray Group. Since joining in 2016, he has focused on providing advice, planning, and investment management services to a select group of clients, including affluent families, small business owners, and retirement service plans for business owners. He works on the investment management segment of the team as a Portfolio Manager, managing personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches on a discretionary basis. Chris holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the Southern Illinois University System. His areas of expertise encompass family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, personal retirement planning, legacy planning, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans, among others. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys golfing, baseball, football, and ice hockey. He values spending time with his family and engaging with various charities in his community. Christopher and his wife, Heidi, reside in Troy, Illinois, with their two children.

Stacy Richmond is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience at Edward Jones in Belleville, IL. She has worked exclusively with Edward Jones since 2011. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Amy Rodenmeyer is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel since 2015 in various roles. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as office manager for Rodenmeyer Automotive LLC, an automotive repair business. Stifel serves a broad range of clients—including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations—and offers brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Kimberley Siegel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Belleville, IL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 24 years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Company INC from 2007 to 2022. She serves as secretary on the board of directors for a staffing company, First Class Workforce Solutions, where she is also a silent owner, and is a member of the Parish Finance Council at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Wendy Stevens is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial services field, she worked at Columbia High School for eleven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner responsible for managing rental property affairs. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm enables clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separation between services.

Chandler Bonta is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His focus is on empowering clients with the knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Chandler holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri System. His approach involves helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

Samuel Calhoun is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked for six years. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at Panera Bread Co., Monroe County YMCA, and Missouri State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Daniel Kalvaitis is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC in Swansea, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has four years of industry experience with prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Fidelity Investments, and TD Ameritrade. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementations and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in Model Wealth Portfolios.