Kelly Shores is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. Shores has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2003. Outside of financial advising, Shores owns and operates Shore Thing Gundogs, a dog kennel and training business specializing in hunting dogs, and serves on the board of a nonprofit in Thayer, IL. 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, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Daniel Stewart is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Springfield, IL since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Equitable Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a wide network of representatives. The firm offers diverse financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jalen Ping is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes managing his own business, Ping's Machines, which operates ATM machines, and managing seasonal operations at Spartan Sports Park. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers to provide customized investment solutions.

Timothy Thomas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc., MassMutual Investors Services, and MASSMUTUAL Life Insurance Company. Thomas is also involved in employee benefit solutions as an insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nikki Virgin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rochester, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lucas Turner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has prior experience at Country Trust Bank, Country Capital Management Company, Country Insurance Affiliates, and Horace Mann. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Kariann Kelley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and also maintains a position at the Bank of Springfield. Additionally, she is a commissioned public notary. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jacob Gronewold is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2008. He holds Series 63 registration and is based in Springfield, Illinois. Outside his advisory role, he serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Franklin Wade III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sherman, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Memorial Health System. Outside of his advisory role, Wade serves as a volunteer assistant basketball coach at Lincoln Land Community College. 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 affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Ray is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Springfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. He is a passive partner in a family entertainment complex and serves in a political role with the Williamsville-Sherman school district. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and consulting, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research, with notable offerings in municipal advisory services and small employer retirement plan consulting.

Heather Kern is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial services. She is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Avantax and 1st Global, along with ongoing positions at the College of Financial Planning, University of Illinois, and Eck, Schafer & Punke LLP. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an authorized signer for Hope Evangelical Free Church/International Rescue Committee, supporting refugee assistance efforts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, operating nationwide with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Anne Ferraraccio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an independent consultant for Avon. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services covering areas such as retirement, education, and niche topics like business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Jennifer Sylvia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages JJS Corp, a business related to her Ameriprise work. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Thomas Dura Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Springfield, IL, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006 and also serves as a commander in the Illinois Army National Guard. 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 advisors.

Damon Hofstrand is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1995 and has worked concurrently with Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a farmland business in North Dakota and performs in a family musical group with his sons. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Stephen Douglas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Springfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a travel-related business and serves as a legal guardian and representative payee for his brother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dax Campbell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chatham, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, Campbell has involvement in commercial real estate ownership and property management through several individual and co-owned entities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a centralized service that provides written recommendations and annual advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Weaver is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Bank of Springfield since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with The Clubhouse, an indoor baseball and softball facility rented by teams for practices. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brandon Wellman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and has 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and various wrap programs.

Tom Noonan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he is a partner in Sangamo Brewing, a brewpub in Chatham, Illinois, and owns Prairierd, a storm chasing and photography business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.