I specialize in tax, estate, and retirement planning for high-net worth individuals. Rather than leading with products or quick fixes, I starts every relationship by understanding what matters most - your goals, your concerns, and the future you're working toward. I live with my wife and two kids in Aviston, IL and I love playing a round of golf, rooting on the Cardinals, and spending time with my family.

Michael Ludgate is a financial advisor with Ludgate Capital and holds a Series 65 designation. He has no prior experience as a financial advisor but has worked in the cybersecurity industry for several years, including positions at At-Bay, eSentire, and TechGuard Security. His background also includes employment at the St. Clair County Treasurer's Office. Ludgate Capital provides non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, and other clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term portfolio construction informed by fundamental and quantitative analysis and integrates financial and retirement planning into its advisory relationships.

Donald Despain Sr. is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Despain Investment Solutions, Ltd., where he has worked since 1995, and has also held roles at Saxony Securities Inc. since 2020 and Despain Financial Corporation since 1982. Despain Investment Solutions, Ltd. provides financial planning and portfolio management services primarily to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities, with a focus on comprehensive retirement planning. The firm manages client portfolios on a non-discretionary basis using fundamental and technical analysis and offers written and hourly financial plans tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Dwight Schaefer is a financial advisor with Schaefer Wealth Management, Inc. in Waterloo, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Schaefer Wealth Management since 2008. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent for various companies and serves as co-successor trustee for a family trust. Schaefer Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and business owners with customized investment management and financial planning services, employing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities guided by quantitative analysis and third-party research. The firm also offers educational seminars and client newsletters at no additional cost.

Dalton Powers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Cambridge Capital Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Capital Management, he worked in education at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville East High School, and Pontiac Jr. High. Cambridge Capital Management is a four-advisor SEC-registered firm managing over $450 million for individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a focus on individualized investment policies and a combination of actively managed and passive funds.

Michael Clark is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Clark Wealth Partners, LLC since 2016 and previously spent six years at Visionary Wealth Advisors. Clark is also licensed as an independent insurance agent, an activity to which he devotes less than one hour per month. Clark Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, with portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerances and objectives using a range of investment vehicles and model portfolios.

Nathaniel Klitzing is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Capital Management, LLC. He has been with Cambridge Capital Management since 2008 and is also involved with Cambridge Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a commercial real estate holding company. Cambridge Capital Management is a four-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $458 million for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, and various institutional entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a blend of actively managed and passive investments guided by both fundamental and technical analysis.

Andrew Branz is a financial advisor at Clark Wealth Partners, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked with New York Life and its affiliated companies from 2015 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. Clark Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $260 million in client assets, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning tailored to individual risk tolerances and objectives.

Jacob Mc Kinney is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Clark Wealth Partners, LLC, bringing two years of industry experience. Before joining Clark Wealth Partners in 2024, he worked at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and PwC. He also served six years in the Air Force National Guard. Clark Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $260 million in client assets. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk tolerances using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and model portfolios.

James Nash III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Clark Wealth Partners, LLC and previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. from 2015 to 2026. Clark Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $260 million in client assets, tailoring portfolios to individual risk tolerances and objectives using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and internally designed model portfolios.

Matthew Hawk is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cambridge Capital Management, LLC since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in O'Fallon, Illinois. Cambridge Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm with four advisors managing approximately $457.8 million for individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-focused retirement plan consulting using a combination of actively managed and passive mutual funds and ETFs, guided by fundamental and technical analysis.

Samuel Hopkins is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cambridge Capital Management, LLC since 2016. He holds the Series 65 designation and works from O'Fallon, Illinois. Cambridge Capital Management is a four-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $457.8 million for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a combination of actively managed and passive funds guided by fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term, dollar-cost-averaging approach.

Ryan Haynes is a financial advisor with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Archford in 2023, he participated in a work-study program at McKendree University and worked at Papa John's. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a customized, primarily long-term investment approach using a variety of vehicles, including independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and privately placed investments for qualified clients.

Duane Roth is a financial advisor at Rda Financial Network with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been involved with RDA Financial Network and its affiliated entities since 2001 and also manages Roth Agribusiness. His background includes managing farming and agriculture operations in addition to his advisory roles. RDA Financial Network serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory services, and a model-portfolio program. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary management, third-party sub-advisors, and proprietary strategies overseen by a Wealth Management Committee.

Isaac Young is a financial advisor at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FICO and ByTheYard, as well as teaching at Jordan High School and Jordan Middle School. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolio construction using a range of investment vehicles and also offers specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

Laura Williams Lawrence is a financial advisor with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Archford Capital Strategies since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Boots on the Green and as president of a local Soccer Booster Club. Archford Capital Strategies provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolio construction using a range of investment vehicles and offers specialized solutions including options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

David Kurtz is a financial advisor at FRA Wealth Management LLC in O'Fallon, IL, holding a Series 65 designation. He has over 14 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Regions and 3 years with FRA Wealth Management. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses an open-architecture investment approach, combining passive and active strategies, and emphasizes client engagement and education.

Joseph Roosevans is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 10 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with FRA Wealth Management LLC in O'Fallon, Illinois, and has been president of Financial Resources of America, an insurance agency, since 1986. He also serves as president of FRA Trust, LLC, a trust representative office focused on estate planning. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an open-architecture investment model combining passive and active management, with services ranging from portfolio management to comprehensive financial planning.

Paul Alegnani is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for nine years. Archford Capital Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and trustee-related services, employing a long-term, asset-allocation approach that incorporates a range of investment vehicles and proprietary models.

John Perry is a financial advisor with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and starting his advisory career in 2024. Before joining Archford, he worked in educational roles at Wake Forest University, Creighton University, and St. Louis University High School. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and offers specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.