Jason Smith

Jerald Peabody is a financial advisor with IPI Wealth Management, Inc. in Macomb, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with IPI Wealth Management and its predecessor, Investment Planners, Inc., since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Daly/Peabody Inc. and serves as president and owner of Financial Planning Services Inc., where he manages branch staff and operations. IPI Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs. The firm uses an open-architecture investment platform with proprietary risk-based model suites and outsources operational functions to an appointed systems provider.

Aaron Black is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Macomb, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at First Bankers Trust Co. and Table Grove State Bank Financial Services prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a real estate rental business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team and combines large-scale advisory operations with various non-advisory product activities.

Matthew Lawver is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Macomb, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at United Community Bank and Rarotonga State Bank. He has also been involved with the Lewis and Clark Baseball League and Lindenwood University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Preston Gray is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Macomb, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and is also part-owner of Gray Bros Lawn Care, where he supervises and teaches lawn mowing operations. Additionally, he is a part-owner of Yarg Investments, a real estate investment LLC that manages short-term rental property maintenance. 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 supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Seth Minter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Macomb, IL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Missouri State University and Western Illinois University. Outside of advising, he owns a retail business, 309 Marketplace, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Garner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Macomb, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in selling long-term health care insurance for Golden Rule. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.