Jeffrey Crehan is a CFP® and Series 66 holder with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. Based in Edwardsville, IL, he has maintained a rental property in Troy, IL, as a side business. 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 managed solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Steven Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Charles, MO, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cushman & Wakefield and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Smith serves as a security consultant for Legion Security Consulting Services, focusing on security oversight, enforcement, training, and VIP escorts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. Advisors use firm research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with optional implementation through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Timothy Brueggeman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of The Temple, an entertainment and reception hall in Alton, IL, where he is involved in management and event planning. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Brian Keister is a CFP® credentialed advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 23 years and operated his own firm, Brian E. Keister & Associates, for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Accessible Storage LLC and serves as a commissioner for the St. Louis Regional Airport. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools, supporting implementation through advisory programs or other providers.

Brianne Edgington is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Alton, Illinois, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Stifel for nine years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Levy Restaurants. 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 large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Daniel Schubert is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015 and holds the Series 66 designation. Based in Florissant, MO, he serves a diverse client base through his role at the firm. 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 and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Jodi Weber is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saint Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1995. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

Christian Guyot is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Edwardsville, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and has held roles at Valic Financial Advisors, Minnesota Life Insurance, Renaissance Financial, and Securian Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that emphasize advisory planning while leaving implementation and updates to clients.

John Hoelscher is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of experience in financial advising at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked for 14 years at John Deere. He is also the owner of Confluence Wealth Management in Alton, IL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice through advanced analytical tools and supports programs such as wrap-fee advisory and institutional consulting.

Terri Schneider is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James in various capacities since 2016. Schneider also serves as an independent contractor financial advisor with Claywell Asset Management and Embark Wealth Partners, and she is involved in succession planning through ownership of JEN Holdings, LLC. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using detailed risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting arrangements.

Kenneth Harmon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bethalto, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones for 28 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Strinni is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2019 and has prior experience at PNC Investments and Regions Bank. 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 portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Jesse Simmons is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at firms including Confluence Wealth Management and Rexencore LLC. Outside of advisory work, he coordinates and facilitates insurance policy placement as a broker. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to align with client goals and supports a large network of advisors with a focus on municipal and public-finance work.

Ronald Franzen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edwardsville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Militello Wealth Management, M Financial Services, and Axa Advisors. He is also involved with Franzen Wealth Strategies, LLC, an independent entity he manages alongside his advisory role. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs to implement customized investment solutions.

Scott Mandrell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Godfrey, IL, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked for 20 years at the School District of Clayton and since 2018 has been associated with Hazelwood School District. 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 strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cody Heying is a CFP® certificant with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. He is based in Saint Charles, Missouri, and holds the Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Angela Wakeford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. She is based in Edwardsville, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Ray is a financial advisor at Stifel with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2012. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses proprietary methodology and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Valerie Sorensen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in essential oils education through a home-based business and assists with leadership activities in Rotary District 6060. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes customized recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Burkart is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Fidelity Investments in Saint Charles, MO. His prior work history includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, Larson Financial Group, and Equitable Advisors. Burkart is also the sole proprietor of NL Trading LLC, where he monitors and executes option trades. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail, institutional investors, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs via systematic methodologies.