Kathleen Kernan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James since 2013, following prior roles at Morgan Keegan & Company and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles, supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Kelly Zurliene is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2024. Prior to her advisory roles, she gained experience in education and wellness, including positions at the City of Breese and Four Yoga and Wellness. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Ethan Albers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wintrust Investments LLC and First County Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of We Bussin, a non-investment related venture. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

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.

Rochelle Biggs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services, with a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Allison Kantner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Stifel Nicolaus. Kantner is based in Aviston, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

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.

Harold Wathan Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and also has prior experience with TextParty Inc and Entertainment Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in part-time referrals for home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm employs a curated third-party asset manager approach and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

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.

Andre Stafford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Home Bank and has had roles in family court intervention and community service with Lafayette Habitat for Humanity. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.