Ian Nichols is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cyr Financial Inc. in Princeton, IL, bringing seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Nordstrom Farms and Thacker Farms, as well as a position at Illinois Valley Community College. Nichols serves as a board member trustee for the Starved Rock Flying Club. Cyr Financial serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management along with financial and estate planning services. The firm uses proprietary investment models and a variety of securities to build customized portfolios, providing continuous account monitoring and both project-based and ongoing planning engagements.

Andrea Brannon is a financial advisor at Cyr Financial Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Cyr Financial since 2012. Cyr Financial serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by offering discretionary investment management alongside financial and estate-planning services. The firm uses proprietary investment models across various asset classes and provides ongoing planning, tax and accounting services, and estate document preparation.

Caleb Bjerk is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cyr Financial Inc., where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Modern Wealth Management, Wade Financial Advisory, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and Adam Goetzka. Cyr Financial serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and estate-planning services. The firm uses proprietary investment models and a variety of asset classes, offering continuous account monitoring and both project-based and ongoing planning engagements.

Emma Bean is a CFA® charterholder with two years at Cyr Financial Inc. and three years of prior experience at American Equity. She has a total of six years in the financial industry. Cyr Financial serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management along with financial and estate-planning services. The firm uses proprietary investment models and a variety of securities to build customized portfolios, offering continuous account monitoring and written financial plans.

Christian Cyr is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cyr Financial Inc. since 2015. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advisory services, he owns a CPA and bookkeeping firm and offers various insurance products. Cyr Financial Inc. serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management alongside financial and estate planning services. The firm employs customized portfolios using proprietary investment models and offers additional services including tax, accounting, and insurance recommendations.

Jeremy Munson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Princeton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities and has experience with Impact Networking LLC and Wintrust companies. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. Their services focus on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Stephen Bouslog is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2017. Bouslog serves on the board of the Bureau County Historical Society and is president of CAMS Real Estate, Inc., in addition to his advisory role. He is also the president of the Princeton Rotary Club. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional investors and plan sponsors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Ian Legner is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sterling Land Company and Kestra Investment Services, LLC. He serves on the board of the Princeton Public Library. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving a wide range of investors, including large institutional clients.

Chandra Jensen is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, she worked for Edward Jones for 12 years. She holds a Series 66 designation. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Olivia Lamis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spring Valley, IL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in several roles across different sectors, including hospitality and retail. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tracy Robbins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Princeton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years at Edward Jones and a prior 19-year career at State Farm Insurance. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Becker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Becker serves as a trustee for the Kewanee Community Fire Department, where he assists with budgeting, auditing, and operational oversight. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option.

Ryan Blume is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016, working out of Princeton, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Louis Wasilewski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Investment Centers of America, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent agent offering life, disability, and long-term care insurance as well as fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Tucker Nichols is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mike Nichols State Farm and Kurt Lenschow State Farm, as well as work at Wethersfield High School. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Steven Lamis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spring Valley, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages several rental properties and leads Lamis Properties, LLC, which holds rental real estate assets. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paul Brandenburg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he held positions at Rousselot, Colony Brands, and several government and environmental organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm has approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.