Taylor Armstrong is a financial advisor with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including positions at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Invictus Maneo Entertainment LLC, where he develops film scripts and board games. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate, and investment planning services for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial planning and uses a combination of fundamental and technical security analysis across a broad range of instruments.

Ethan Armstrong is a financial advisor with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. in Ottawa, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. since 2017 and is also affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2016-2017. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate, and investment planning services for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio analysis using a combination of fundamental and technical security analysis and a broad range of investment instruments.

Bradley Armstrong is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in financial advising. He is president of Armstrong & Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 1987. Armstrong also serves as a director on the board of First Ottawa Bancshares, Inc. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate, and investment planning for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and uses both fundamental and technical analysis across a broad range of investment instruments.

John Bellino is a financial advisor at LincolnBridge Financial Planning, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and BTNJT, Inc. Bellino’s background includes roles spanning wealth management and financial services. LincolnBridge Financial Planning manages approximately $39.8 million for about 118 clients, including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments.

Gregory Vogel is a financial advisor at LincolnBridge Financial Planning, LLC with the ChFC® designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and State Farm Insurance, where he spent over three decades. LincolnBridge Financial Planning manages approximately $39.8 million for around 118 clients, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a multi-disciplinary investment process and serving both retail and institutional clients.

Michael Barrie is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Lincolnbridge Financial Planning, LLC and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Illinois Valley Community College. Barrie serves as a board member of Illinois Valley Credit Union. Lincolnbridge Financial Planning manages approximately $39.8 million for individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a multi-disciplinary investment process.

Philip Slevin is a Series 65-registered advisor with Studio Investment Management, bringing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at Hometown National Bank and over 17 years at Alpha and Omega Capital, LLC/Elohim Capital Partners. Studio Investment Management is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, partnerships, retirement plans, and government entities on a discretionary basis. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach using both active and passive strategies, supported by third-party research and scenario analysis tools, and manages approximately $903 million in discretionary assets across a team of four advisors.

Sandra Brown is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Gradient Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at AE Wealth Management and Brokers Financial. Brown is also involved with Senior Watchdog, Inc., where she provides insurance sales and services. Gradient Advisors, LLC delivers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model that includes documented client risk assessments and fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

Edythe Findlay is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at Wayland Financial Group and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, she is involved in providing customer servicing and support for group qualified plan clients at Wayland Financial Group. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s advisory services emphasize financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

David Claggett is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. since 2012. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management strategies that incorporate discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios managed internally and by third parties.

Kathleen Wayland is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Life Insurance Company since 2000 and running Wayland Financial Group since 2013. Her work also involves selling fixed life, disability, and long-term care insurance, as well as fixed annuities through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Patrick Sullivan is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. In addition to his role at Principal, he is involved with Wayland Financial Group, where he performs office administration and services accounts. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Brian Sellett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peru, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Eller is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investment Centers of America for 13 years and has owned Chris Eller The Retirement Specialists since 2017, providing financial and tax services. He also works as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Willard Mc Lachlan is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mendota, Illinois, where he has worked since 2018. He has seven years of industry experience and has a background in agriculture, including managing family farms and owning agricultural businesses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farming activities through several family-related agricultural operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Armstrong is a Series 63-licensed advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and runs a personal farming property management business. Armstrong also serves as a board member of Ottawa Savings Bank. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Clint O'Brien is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Mendota, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 financial advisors serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chad Gilbreth is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in La Salle, IL, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of industry experience and serves clients while also maintaining a position in the Illinois Army National Guard since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Pursuit of Freedom LLC, an entity focused on investment and philanthropy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Daryk Brayton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in broadcasting high school sports through Starved Rock Media in Oglesby, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lucas O’Brien is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Fulton Publishing in Meadville, PA. 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 national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jonathan Walker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial rental property ownership. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large national network of advisors and offices.

Eric Arkins is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Investment Centers of America, and he also operates under the DBA Chris Eller The Retirement Specialists. Outside of his advisory role, he sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports a range of program structures and discretionary authorities, featuring affiliations that enhance its product offerings and scale.

Steven Witek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ottawa, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1986. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Kelly Campbell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Campbell worked at Shaw Media for five years and has been involved with the Illinois Valley YMCA for over 15 years as a fitness coordinator and instructor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Killelea is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ottawa, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with Marquette High School in fundraising activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Alec Hueneburg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and AIG American General Life Insurance Company for over two decades. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for the Jonesville Piety Hill Fire District, is involved in youth baseball as a board member and T-ball coordinator, and participates on the board of the nonprofit Perfectly Flawed Foundation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios with a broad range of investment options, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Richard May is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates as a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Neal O'Brien is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mendota, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, Neal maintains rental property management activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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.

Heliodoro Ruvalcaba is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. 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 with a wide range of investment programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Spencer Luecke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hometown National Bank for five years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Larry Criss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven recommendations and tax-efficient strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Dale Tieman is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Tieman serves as Executive Vice President and COO at Peru Federal Savings Bank and holds board positions with several local nonprofit organizations, including the La Salle Peru Township High Education Foundation and Horizon House of the Illinois Valley. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with various managed account solutions. The firm uses a mix of proprietary tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes for discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

James Spelich is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2000 and serves in a political office in LaSalle County, Illinois since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with a distinctive presence in municipal and public finance advising.

Patricia Dailey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and over 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Ameritas Investment Company, Primerica Financial Services, Horace Mann Companies, JP Morgan Chase, and other firms. Outside of finance, she works as a certified fitness trainer and sports nutritionist on a part-time basis. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Attilio Bianchi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the ChFC® designation, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Bianchi serves as a board member of The Nell's Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Ottawa, Illinois. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform.

Donna Hunt is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and also serves as Operations Manager at Armstrong & Associates, Inc., where she assists financial advisors. Her career includes long-term roles at First Ottawa Financial Corporation and The First National Bank of Ottawa. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its clients with advanced analytical tools, municipal advisory services, and customizable retirement plan programs.

Sarah Coss is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Chris Eller The Retirement Specialists. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Mendota High School Board of Education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment programs, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Mark Platt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ottawa, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Platt serves on the boards of Wallace Grade School and the Ottawa YMCA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Kimberly Krueger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and treasurer of Traegonia Inc., a company that owns trademarks for a middle-grade fantasy book series. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its services with an extensive nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stacy Newell is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes long-term roles with AIG Financial Advisors, AIG American General Life Insurance Company, and American General Securities Incorporated. She is a partner at Hueneburg Financial Group, a securities and insurance firm, and serves on the finance committee and foundation board of Horizon House, a nonprofit supporting developmentally disabled adults. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to corporations and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with multiple investment platforms and third-party money manager access. The firm employs a variety of tools and strategies, including automated rebalancing and risk tolerance assessment, to manage portfolios across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Andrew Blackburn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Silas Parker is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2018. He has a total of seven years of industry experience, including three years at Crop Production Services prior to joining Edward Jones. Silas serves as president of the Marseilles Rotary Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Raymond Weber is a financial advisor with Cetera holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 1992 and owns Weber Accounting and Investment Services, LLC, which manages a CPA practice alongside investment services. In addition, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and serves as president of Progress Professional Center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, providing access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Mark Witek is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 1986. Based in La Salle, Illinois, he has maintained a long tenure at LPL Financial. His other business activities include a holding corporation for accounting purposes related to investment planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from various sources.

Blake Baker is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory strategies and investment options, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.