Grant Fridley is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Powers Advisory Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Powers Advisory Group, he spent three years at McKendree University and seven years at Wesclin CUSD3. Powers Advisory Group advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and employee benefit plans. The firm employs an ETF-based, asset-allocation investment approach focusing on quality securities and income growth, combining fundamental and technical analysis alongside financial planning and pension consulting.

Nicholas Rutz is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Powers Advisory Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He has been involved with Powers Advisory Group since 2023 and has additional business experience as the owner of a child care company and a real estate investment company. Prior to Powers Advisory Group, he was associated with Siblings & Company LLC and operated Rutz Group II DBA Popeye's Chop House. Powers Advisory Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and employee benefit plans by offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on ETF-based, asset-allocation portfolios emphasizing quality securities, current income, and dividend reinvestment.

Matthew Powers is a financial advisor with Powers Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has led Powers Advisory Group since 2014. Powers Advisory Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, along with corporations and employee benefit plans. The firm focuses on ETF-based, asset-allocation portfolios emphasizing quality securities and income growth, and combines pension consulting, participant account management, and financial planning through a four-advisor team managing approximately $329.5 million in discretionary assets.

Richard Ringwald is a financial advisor at Powers Advisory Group, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Commerce Bank and Stifel Nicolaus. Powers Advisory Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and employee benefit plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses an ETF-based, asset-allocation approach focusing on quality securities, current income, and dividend reinvestment, combining fundamental and technical analysis with periodic rebalancing.

Ian Timimmermann is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bradford National Bank and Knights of Columbus. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of discretionary model portfolios and advisory recommendations supported by fundamental and technical research.

Donald Portell is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. and DBP Wealth Advisory Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including roles at Portell Financial Services and M Holdings Securities. He serves on the board of directors for the Highland Country Club. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and insurance advisory services, utilizing multiple sponsored platforms and custodial providers.

David Bargetzi is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with M Holdings since 2012 and is also involved with Lucco Management Company LLC and Portell Financial Services, Inc. His activities include financial planning and group term insurance administration. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance-contract advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals.

Donstan Portell is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with M Holdings since 2019 and currently leads DBP Wealth Advisory Group. Prior to his advisory career, he worked with the St. Louis Cardinals, LLC. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of Investment Advisor Representatives and independently operated Member Firms. The firm offers a range of advisory services including investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, sub-advisory, and insurance-contract advisory services.

Suzanne Markus is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Old North State Investment, LLC, The Mike Brown Financial Group, and UBS Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a marketing partner in a hair care product business. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company provides investment advice and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers both model-based and customized investment strategies supported by ongoing due diligence, and it operates as a broker-dealer with an in-house trading desk.

Logan Isaak is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Breese, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he has worked with Nylife Securities LLC and has been associated with The Timmermann Group for seven years, operating under its DBA name to service insurance and financial product clients. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations and managing a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Matthew Becker is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Breese, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a substitute teacher and volunteer assistant boys basketball coach at Mater Dei Catholic High School. He has operated Becker Financial since 2016, focusing on brokering insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and a notable emphasis on retirement plan advisory within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Nathan Duncan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Aviston, Illinois. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons for ten years. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Michael Mcvey is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cetera. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and has taught business management at Southwestern Illinois College since 2012. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures.

Amy Kruse is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Aviston, Illinois, holding a Series 66 credential and having 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a board member overseeing the operation of Central Community High School in Breese, 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Eileen Kanoski is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, featuring both affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Joseph Horstmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has operated Horstmann Premier Financial since 2015 alongside his role at LPL Financial, where he has been active since 2012. Outside of advising, he is involved in family businesses including an ice vending company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Coracy is a financial advisor at Osaic with 27 years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at Woodbury Financial Services Inc, Trinity Financial Group, and Sii Investments. Coracy is also the owner of Selkirk Advisors, LP, a limited partnership involved in financial advising and insurance brokerage. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing advanced asset-allocation and portfolio management tools alongside access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Kevin Dewaele is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lisa Driscoll is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Highland, IL, with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been associated with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant selling jewelry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mascoutah, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at CDS Office Technologies and Da-Com Corporation, and taught at Freeburg Community High School. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and cohost of a trivia podcast called Bankshot Media. 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 large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Jeremy Kueper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Breese, Illinois. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. 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, including both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as tax-efficient services and alternative investment options.

Christopher Wiegand is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates since 2018, and previously spent 11 years at Stifel Nicolaus followed by one year at Stifel Financial Corp. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, serving both retail and institutional clients with a focus that includes public finance and municipal work.

Carl Dempsey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Highland, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a hunting property in Illinois for which he receives CRP government payments related to wildlife habitat management. 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 maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Riffel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and KESTRA Investment SERVICES, LLC. 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, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

De Anna Bolt is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Maurices and was involved with All You Fitness & Party Place. 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 large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Peggy Elliott is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1997 and Cambridge Investment Research since 2007. In addition to her advisory work, she operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various portfolio management approaches and multiple custody platforms.

Kelly Zurliene is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2024. Prior to her advisory roles, she gained experience in education and wellness, including positions at the City of Breese and Four Yoga and Wellness. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Rochelle Biggs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services, with a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Allison Kantner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Stifel Nicolaus. Kantner is based in Aviston, Illinois. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Andre Stafford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Trenton, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Home Bank and the 15th Judicial District Court Family Court Intervention. From 2017 to 2020, he was involved with Lafayette Habitat for Humanity. 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 programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Luke Niemeyer is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including previous roles at Knights of Columbus and Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors. He serves on the finance committee of All Saints Academy, providing advisory support on budgets and general finances. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Matthew Armentrout is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Schultheis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Baden, IL with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Finish Line and in the education sector. 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 variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Keith Cook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he spent 33 years at Regions Financial. He serves as a community board member at Memorial Hospital East and occasionally works as an election judge in St. Clair County, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Terry Stilt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Schroeder is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience with prior roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. Schroeder serves on the school board for Holy Childhood School and holds several volunteer positions with the Mascoutah Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mascoutah Economic Business Commission. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through program sponsors and third-party managers, emphasizing both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions.

Brian Becker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Leonardo DRS for 15 years. 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 solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Scott is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. for six years. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Germantown, 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.