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.

Brian Skrobonja is the founder and president of Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at firms including Kalos Management, National Planning Corporation, and Madison Avenue Securities. Outside of advisory roles, he is an author who produces books, blogs, and podcasts on financial topics. Skrobonja Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, managing about $32.3 million across roughly 282 accounts. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, with a focus on asset allocation, fixed-income strategies, and periodic portfolio rebalancing.

Tyler Skrobonja is an investment advisor representative at Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Madison Avenue Securities and Kalos Capital. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a college pastor and guitar instructor at the First Baptist Church of Arnold. Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for individual clients. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach, combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes third-party managers alongside in-house strategies.

Hi, I’m Ethan, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and co-founder of Bridgewater Advisory Group LLC. My passion is helping people align their financial decisions with their personal goals and dreams. At Bridgewater, we focus on empowering you to find the joy possible in every moment by creating financial plans that provide the clarity and confidence to live the life you’ve earned. Our approach is rooted in collaboration. We take the time to understand what matters most to you—your hopes, dreams, and goals—and work alongside you to develop a financial strategy that reflects the life you envision. By helping you step back from the busyness of life, we guide you to think intentionally about your priorities and move forward with a plan that brings meaning, joy, and peace of mind. We specialize in retirement distribution planning, tax planning, and healthy aging support. Our goal is to help you maximize the potential of your assets so you can fully embrace a life that sparks joy. At the same time, we work to help you avoid costly tax mistakes and develop a healthy aging plan that ensures you get the most out of your retirement—both financially and personally.

Terrence Bridgewater is a financial advisor at Bridgewater Advisory Group LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes two decades at Cetera and ownership of a CPA firm providing business consulting, accounting, and tax services. He serves on the board of directors for Peoples Community Bancorporation. Bridgewater Advisory Group LLC offers wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach, using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds, with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing monitoring within client-directed guidelines.

Shane Lee is an investment advisor representative at Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has also worked with Madison Avenue Securities. Prior to his advisory roles, Shane had work experience in various non-financial positions including landscaping and retail. Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services primarily for individual clients. The firm manages approximately $32.3 million across 282 accounts, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis within their investment approach, and employs third-party money managers for implementation.

Matthew Idoux is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2013 to 2024 and joined MDRN Capital in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent with MDRN Insurance, LLC. MDRN Capital provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term investment orientation, utilizing independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Daniel Tabash is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Saxony Capital Management and its affiliated broker-dealer Saxony Securities Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a basketball and soccer referee for the Catholic Youth Council. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model with 38 advisors, offering discretionary asset management alongside hourly or flat-fee planning, and employs a variety of investment methods including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Zach Buettner is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Edward Jones, Sagepoint Financial, CreativeOne Wealth, and currently leads Conquistare Financial Advisory, where he serves as president and is involved in insurance sales including life, disability, and Medicare supplements. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs both predefined model portfolios and custom strategies that use strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis, and it also provides subadvisory and platform services to other registered investment advisers.

Joshua Kistner is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Bruce Doyle State Farm. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of GKW LLC, an LLC involved in residential rental property management. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates proprietary models and third-party tools, serving clients within the Principal Financial Group family and beyond.

Michelle Kraintz is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services since 1997 and has worked with UMB Bank since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for the Belleville Oktoberfest nonprofit and treasurer for the Carrington Place Homeowners Association, both on a volunteer basis. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program. The firm employs a mix of model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and offers access to a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, municipal securities, and fixed income instruments.

Calvin Neeman is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC in Columbia, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. and 10 years with Cornerstone Wealth Management and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Triada Tax Consultants, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a broad client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a multi-brand operating model and LPL platform programs to deliver tailored investment advice emphasizing continuous account supervision and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Kurt Palos is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Saxony Securities Inc. since 2012. Palos serves as a board member of St. Agnes School, a nonprofit Catholic school in Missouri. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model with 38 advisors and employs various investment approaches including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Terrance Webster is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Patrick Capital Markets, Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, and Webster University. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model and employs various investment strategies, including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Mark Thompson is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Saxony Capital Management since 2006 and previously worked at Patrick Capital Markets, LLC from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is an ordained minister who performs wedding ceremonies. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-team model with 38 advisors and offers discretionary asset management alongside financial planning, utilizing a range of investment strategies including technical, fundamental, and quantitative analyses.

Jarad Mitchell is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Patrick Capital Markets, LLC, US Bank, and Scottrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a limited partner in Alliance Resource Partners, LP, a coal mining company. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-team approach with 38 advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary asset management and third-party manager due diligence.

Trevor Davis is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC in Columbia, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial and Synergy Wealth Solutions, as well as earlier positions in education and construction. Outside of advising, he is involved in coaching at Gibault Catholic High School. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and LPL-sponsored programs, utilizing a multi-brand approach supported by technology to manage a high client load.

Adam Hartz is a financial advisor at Victory Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a campus elder at Canaan Baptist Church and acts as a trustee for his parents' trust. Victory Financial Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs diversified, asset-allocation model portfolios and offers a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework.

Marguerite Sansone is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. from 2019 to 2024. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a multi-team model with 38 advisors and employs diverse investment approaches, including discretionary asset management, third-party advisory services, and various analytical strategies.

Brian Forbush is a financial advisor with NBC Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Robert Half International, Executive Staffing, and U.S. Bank. NBC Securities provides investment management, financial planning, and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, ERISA-qualified plans, trusts, endowments, municipalities, and private investment funds. The firm offers multiple fee-based advisory programs and integrates brokerage execution and custody services through RBC platforms.