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Midwestern Securities Trading Co., LLC

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Client AUM

$1,891,367,202

Clients

11,709

Advisors

53

across 12 offices

About

Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a broad client base that includes individual investors (both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth), retirement plan sponsors, municipalities and school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management services, sponsors model and wrap programs (Lighthouse and Beacon portfolios), provides ERISA 3(38) investment fiduciary services for retirement plans, and refers clients to third‑party money managers and custodial platforms.

The firm’s investment process combines discretionary model portfolios managed by an internal investment committee with non‑discretionary recommendations from its advisory representatives and discretionary management by selected third‑party managers via platforms such as Envestnet. Midwestern Securities relies on a mix of fundamental, technical and third‑party research, conducts periodic suitability reviews and account reviews, and may limit some advisors to model‑based services as part of its supervisory structure.

Compared with typical multi‑team firms, Midwestern Securities is notable for its dual broker‑dealer and investment adviser registration and for maintaining brokerage and insurance activities alongside advisory services; its representatives may receive commissions and insurance commissions (with firm disclosures and policies such as 12b‑1 rebates disclosed in the brochure). The firm also requires many advisory clients to direct brokerage to its affiliated broker‑dealer, operates a bank deposit sweep program that generates direct compensation (without reducing advisory fees), and has an unusually high client‑to‑advisor ratio — roughly 230 clients per advisor — relative to peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Portfolio management for 401(k) retirement plans defined in section 3(38) of erisa rules

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial plans and consultations as negotiated; not to exceed hourly rates.

Percentage

$0.00 - $999,999.99: 1.30% $1,000,000.00 - $4,999,999.99: 1.05% $5,000,000.00 - $9,999,999.99: 0.85% $10,000,000.00+: 0.55%

Commissions

The firm and its representatives are dually registered as broker/dealer agents; commissions are earned on transactions for brokerage clients but no client pays both advisory fees and commissions.

Project-based

Approximately $300 per hour for financial planning and consultation, negotiable with minimum fee of $150/hour.

Other

Account minimum: $500 Minimum fee: $40 annual maintenance fee for Beacon Portfolios, billed quarterly in $10 increments; may be waived if assets exceed $25,000 Fee-only: Financial planning billed hourly at $300 per hour (negotiable with minimum $150/hour) or flat fees based on agreed scope

Main office

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235 Everett St

East Peoria IL 61611

Advisors at this office

40

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Also doing business as

Lighthouse Financial Institution Marketing Solutions · Midwestern Securities Trading Co.,LLC · Midwestern Securities Trading Company · Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joshua M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Joshua Miller is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC since 2006 and currently serves as a financial consultant at John Graham and Associates. Miller holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in several volunteer roles, including as past president of the Astoria Lions Club and co-chair of the finance committee for Graham Health Systems. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary model portfolios with representative recommendations and third-party management, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Leighton G

Series 66

Pontiac, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Leighton Gerdes is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. He has held roles at Midwestern Securities Trading Company and State Bank of Graymont and has past experience including positions at Midwest One Bank and work in education. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm combines discretionary model portfolios managed by an internal committee with non-discretionary advisory recommendations and third-party discretionary management, and maintains both broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations alongside brokerage and insurance services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Michael G

Series 63, Series 65

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Michael Graham is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Midwestern Securities since 1999 and also operates John Graham & Associates, a financial consulting business started in 1996. Graham serves as President of the Board for Princeville State Bank/Main Street Bancorp Inc and is a board member of the Peoria Riverfront Museum Foundation. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves individual investors, retirement plans, municipalities, and community institutions with financial planning and portfolio management. The firm uses discretionary model portfolios combined with third-party managers and advisory recommendations, maintaining a dual broker-dealer and investment adviser registration with a notable client-to-advisor ratio.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Winfield E

Series 66

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Winfield Ellis is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Midwestern Securities, he worked at John Graham and Associates and Equitable Advisors LLC. Ellis also serves as a pastor at East Peoria Bible Missionary Church, an outside activity that accounts for significant time commitment outside market hours. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, model and wrap programs, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of internally managed discretionary portfolios, non-discretionary advisor recommendations, and discretionary third-party management.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Jason S

Series 66

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Jason Stadsholt is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Midwestern Securities since 2017 and previously spent nine years with infinex Investments, Inc. Stadsholt also serves as a financial advisor at Havana National Bank and is involved as the treasurer for the Athens Youth Sports Association. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, discretionary and non-discretionary investment services, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary support, combining internal model portfolios with third-party management platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Ian T

Series 66

Breese, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Brady H

Series 66

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Brady Huber is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC and Bradford National Bank. His prior background includes roles with the Gateway Grizzlies and positions at Lindenwood University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a football game commentator for WGEL. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of discretionary model portfolios, advisory recommendations, and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Cody L

CFP®, Series 66

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Cody Leach is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC and State Bank of Graymont since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in community theater as an actor and serves as a member of the church council at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and community financial institutions, providing financial planning and portfolio management through a combination of discretionary model portfolios and third-party managers. The firm operates with dual broker-dealer and advisory registrations and maintains brokerage and insurance activities alongside its advisory services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Scott F

Series 66

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Scott Fisher is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with John Graham & Associates and Midwestern Securities since 2017 and spent a year at the University of Illinois. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, employing a combination of discretionary model portfolios and third-party management platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Elizabeth W

Series 66

Pittsfield, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Elizabeth White is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and also serves as Vice President of Operations at Eagle Valley Bank, where she has worked since 2001. Additionally, she is an Alderman for Ward 2 in the City of Pittsfield and serves on the board of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, and access to both internal model portfolios and third-party money managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Nicholas K

Series 66

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Nicholas Kuhlman is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with under one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Graham & Associates Inc and work in community-oriented businesses such as Corner Stone Tavern. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary model portfolios and third-party managerial platforms with a supervisory structure that integrates fundamental and technical research alongside brokerage and insurance services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Robert M

Series 63, Series 65

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Robert Minor is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, based in East Peoria, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked concurrently at Sauk Valley Bank since 2011 and serves as vice treasurer for the Whiteside County United Way. Additionally, he coaches and teaches baseball and softball lessons and is a board member of the Sterling Rock Falls Community Trust. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a combination of discretionary model portfolios, non-discretionary representative recommendations, and third-party management, while maintaining both broker-dealer and advisory registrations.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Michael D

Series 66

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Michael Doublin is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Midwestern Securities since 2018. Prior to this, he was briefly employed at T. Rowe Price and worked in non-financial roles including at the University of Northern Colorado and Greeley Country Club. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary model portfolios with non-discretionary and third-party investment management, and maintains a dual broker-dealer and investment adviser registration.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Tate H

Series 66

East Peoria, IL

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Tate Hartman is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked concurrently at Heartland Credit Union since 2015. Outside of his advisory roles, he is active in community organizations including the Rotary Club of Springfield South and serves as treasurer and board member for the nonprofit 100+ People Who Care in Springfield. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary model portfolios and third-party manager platforms, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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Dana T

Series 63, Series 66

Luxemburg, WI

Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC

Dana Tupper is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Midwestern Securities in 2024, Dana worked eight years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and has been an associate at Bank of Luxemburg since 2016. Dana also serves as a clerk on the Kewaunee Public School District Board of Directors. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, combining discretionary model portfolios, advisory recommendations, and third-party manager platforms in its investment approach.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Passive / index investing
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