George Ellis is a financial advisor at Abundance Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Abundance Advisors since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Ellis owns and operates GN Ellis Agency, providing life and health insurance products and protection planning for individuals and small businesses since 1984. Abundance Advisors offers asset-allocation investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a strategic, model-based asset allocation process and provides discretionary portfolio management primarily through no-load mutual funds, variable annuities, and cash sweep vehicles.

Anthony Erzen is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Planning with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, TD Ameritrade, SCOTTRADE, and Illinois American Water. Legacy Wealth Planning is an independent, fee-only investment adviser serving primarily individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, and limited hourly consulting, employing Modern Portfolio Theory with a preference for passive funds while accommodating active and ESG options.

William Kinkel is a financial advisor with Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC in Alton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked as a sole proprietor since 2021 and has been employed with Ameren Missouri in operations management since 1981. Outside of his advisory role, Kinkel sells insurance products through his sole proprietorship. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with retirement plan consulting. The firm uses an IPS-driven process and combines in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jamie Payne is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC, based in Alton, IL. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Franklin & Vaughn, LLC. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with retirement plan consulting. The firm uses an IPS-driven process and a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk profiles.

Jon Payne is a financial advisor with Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Genesis Wealth Management Group since 2011 and has served on the Macoupin County Board since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Payne is involved in insurance sales through his position as president of Genesis Financial Group, Inc. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm employs an IPS-driven process and utilizes a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Reid Mortensen is a financial advisor at Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Genesis Wealth Management Group since 2011. Mortensen also operates as an independent insurance agent through Genesis Insurance & Financial Advisors, dedicating half of his professional time to this activity. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs an IPS-driven process and utilizes a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to construct and monitor portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

Albert Kaufman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with CX Institutional, LLC and has previously worked at ADK Wealthcare LLC, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Kaufman operates a small hobby farm that includes livestock projects and a garden. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across a variety of asset classes and utilizes third-party technology for consolidated reporting and tax-efficient asset management.

Deric Rees is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrity Alliance since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed annuity and life insurance sales. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm provides continuous asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, employing a variety of portfolio strategies and custodial platforms.

Kelly Steiner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Litchfield, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of advising, Steiner is involved as a distributor for Advocare, a supplements and vitamins 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 investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jacob Lowry is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2013. Lowry is a co-founder of The WealthCare Group and owner of Lowry Financial Group, where he focuses on Medicare servicing and education. He also serves as a board member of the Glen Ed Soccer Association, a youth athletic organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Dale Alcorn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Wood River, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes extensive tenure at Cuna Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services from 1992 to 2019, followed by roles at Midwest Members Credit Union and LPL Financial since 2019. Outside of advising, he operates a photography business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Matthew Alepra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Nell Fixsal is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Dillard's, Macy's, MAC Cosmetics, and The Lory Theater. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Emily Brophy is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2019. She has five years of industry experience and previously worked at Washington University for 14 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base that includes individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gregory Frazier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial during two periods, totaling over a decade, and has also been involved with Grove Point Advisors LLC, Grove Point Investments LLC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, and First National Bank in Staunton. In addition to his advisory work, Frazier owns and operates Frazier Tax Services, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technology-driven solutions.

David Devall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He has 16 years of industry experience. 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 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.

Robin Karpan is a CFP® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004, working continuously at the firm’s Wood River, IL office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

James Pipkin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Wood River, IL since 2014. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

David Manning is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Manning serves as Alderman for Ward 1 in Staunton, Illinois, representing local households and businesses, and has taught middle school math and science at Zion Lutheran School within his community. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive goal-based analyses across various financial planning topics without discretionary portfolio management. The firm enables clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining planning and investment management as separate services.

Gregory Craine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Staunton, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously served at First National Bank in Staunton from 2001 to 2018. He also acts as co-trustee of a family trust. 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 brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

David Wiegand is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge since 2004 and serves as president of Wiegand Financial Services Inc., operating as an independent insurance agent. Additionally, he co-founded The WealthCare Group, another independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options.

Josef Chiapelli is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, KCH Financial, and Brian E. Keister and Associates. In addition to his advisory work, he holds a role as an insurance agent, providing clients with insurance solutions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a varied client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Lonnie Bathurst is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2005, including its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, Bathurst serves on the Board of Directors for the City of Litchfield Economic Development Commission and organizes a not-for-profit annual model railroad event for enthusiasts. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Charles Buchana is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Burgdorf Wealth Managers Inc., and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for a local Business Networking International chapter and is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, using a range of portfolio management options and proprietary model strategies.

Barbara Craft is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wood River, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing agricultural land adjacent to her residence. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities, including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Joshua Keister is a Series 65 registered advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., bringing three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years and KCH Financial for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an agricultural business based in Bethalto, Illinois. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Michael Delaney is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade Inc. He is a member of an LLC established to own the building where he conducts his business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Sara Hinthorne is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. She previously worked at KCH Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Brian E. Keister & Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she also assists clients with insurance needs as a licensed insurance agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs and institutional consulting through a large network of advisors.

James Gorowski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for LCUSD#12 and coaches youth baseball and soccer teams in Litchfield, Illinois. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates internal and third-party research and features restrictive enrollment criteria linked to specific asset levels and managed account assets.

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.

John Winans is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Winans serves on the board of HSHS Saint Francis Hospital and participates in the City of Litchfield Economic Development Committee, as well as a local trust fund committee supporting community initiatives. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

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.

Andrew Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MRP Capital Group and Cushman & Wakefield. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Andrea Kramer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2009, including prior roles before becoming an advisor. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Andrea Kessler is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Staunton, IL, where she has worked since 2023. She has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Illinois Farm Business Farm Management and First National Bank. Kessler is also involved in managing and operating family farming operations in Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.