Carl Zeidler is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as president and owner of Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. He has been with the firm since 1988 and briefly worked at Kestra Advisory from 2016 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent and owns an insurance business. Wall Street Financial Group serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as state and municipal government entities. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with financial and insurance planning, offering educational seminars and maintaining multiple professional designations among its three advisors.

John Zeidler is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, and disability insurance, and he is also involved in tax preparation services through his ownership of Wall Street Tax Services LLC. Wall Street Financial Group serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as state and municipal government entities. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and integrates licensed insurance activities to address client needs.

Brenden Brown is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. since 2022 and previously held positions at United Community Bank and Central Stone & Landscape Supply. Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. advises individuals, businesses, local governments, and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, financial planning, and insurance services. The firm tailors portfolios using a range of investment products and serves state and municipal clients with pension consulting, distinguishing itself within the industry.

Chris Hammann is a financial advisor with IPI Wealth Management, Inc. in Carlinville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Planners, Inc. since 1997. Outside of advising, Hammann is involved as a musician with Miles Station Music and owns a farm. IPI Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform with risk-based model suites and utilizes an outsourced-agent operational model for trade execution and reporting.

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.

Michael Hadley is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns farmland in Carlinville, IL, which generates income through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Alepra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., Quick & Reilly, Inc., and Stifel. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and various institutional platforms.

Nell Fixsal is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Litchfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Dillard's, Macy's, MAC Cosmetics, and The Lory Theater. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset investment approach supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research due diligence.

Michael Sharp is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlinville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and also operates an online retail business selling books, sports collectibles, and clothing through eBay. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services.

Ashley Archibee Hadley is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2006, accumulating 19 years of industry experience. She owns farmland in Carlinville and Bunkerhill, Illinois, which she leases on a cash-rent basis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor network, comprehensive service offerings, and affiliated capabilities beyond traditional advisory services.

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.

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.

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.

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.