Carl Zeidler is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as president and owner of Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. in Carlinville, IL. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and NFP Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an insurance agency under Carl W Zeidler, PLC. Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. provides financial advice to individuals, businesses, local governments, and pension plans, offering portfolio management, pension consulting, and insurance services. The firm tailors investment portfolios based on client suitability and serves a diverse client base, including state and municipal entities.

John Zeidler is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Wall Street Financial Group, Inc. since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Sam's Club and Panera Bread. Outside of his advisory duties, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, critical illness, disability, and long-term care insurance, and he also manages a tax preparation business as a CPA. Wall Street Financial Group advises individuals, businesses, local governments, and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, financial planning, and insurance services. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients and is noted for its work with state and municipal clients and pension plan sponsors.

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.

Matthew Alepra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Alepra Investment Group. 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 solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

James Gorowski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2016 following a thirteen-year tenure at Siemens AG. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of LCUSD#12 and coaches youth baseball and soccer in Litchfield, Illinois. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

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.