Michael Schussele is the sole advisor at Michael J. Schussele, CPA, an independent firm based in Springfield, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding operation of his own firm since 1997. The firm provides investment advice primarily to individual investors, as well as trusts, partnerships, corporations, not-for-profits, and retirement plans. It emphasizes personalized investment recommendations based on fundamental and technical analysis, supported by independent research and risk assessment tools, delivering services in person or through a virtual practice.

Joseph Oettel is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Lighthouse Financial & Consulting Services, LLC since 1999 and serves as the firm's sole advisor. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Integrity Properties, LLC. Lighthouse Financial & Consulting Services, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser managing approximately $15.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts, providing portfolio management and fee-based financial planning services with a focus on Medicaid planning and insurance advice. Its investment approach incorporates various analytic methods and primarily utilizes exchange-traded funds and U.S. Treasury securities.

Bradley Bobb is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Bobb Financial Incorporated, an independent registered investment adviser based in Chatham, IL. His prior experience includes roles at United Planners Financial Services and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He has also been involved with the RDA Financial network and Federal Consulting. Bobb Financial Incorporated provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business clients. The firm primarily constructs asset-allocation portfolios using passive investment vehicles and offers educational seminars and speaking engagements to groups and the public.

Walter Lynn is a financial advisor with Salt Creek Hills Money, Ltd. in Springfield, IL, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Salt Creek Hills Money, Ltd. since 2014 and has also been associated with Skinner, Copper & Ehmen Wealth Management, LLC, and Lynn & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as trustee of the Walter Lynn, Sr. Trust and holds leadership roles in agricultural-related entities including Lynn Farms, LLC, and Rustic Acres, Inc. Salt Creek Hills Money, Ltd. provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a non-discretionary, long-term investment approach focused on mutual funds and typically refers clients to third-party money managers for implementation.

David Gundy is a financial advisor with Advanced Trader Investment Advisors, LLC in Springfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with ATIA Wealth Management Group since 2013. Advanced Trader Investment Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, asset-allocation consulting, and financial planning to individuals, ultra-high-net-worth clients, corporate executives, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios using various trading strategies, including long- and short-term positions, short sales, margin, and options.

Jerald Barkmeier is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the President and sole shareholder of The Barkmeier Group, a tax firm providing accounting, tax preparation, and consulting services. Barkmeier is also the manager and sole shareholder of Wealth Management Services, LLC, where he has worked since 1998. Wealth Management Services, LLC offers personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic core-and-satellite asset allocation approach, focusing on passive index and ETF exposures complemented by selective active funds and global diversification.

Gregory Langdon is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 28 years of industry experience. He has been the principal of Langdon Financial Management, Inc. since 1993. Langdon Financial Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and tax consulting services to individuals and small businesses, focusing on retirement and brokerage account planning. The firm offers integrated tax preparation and portfolio management, emphasizing asset protection and long-term growth strategies.

James Blankenship is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and is a principal at Blankenship Financial Planning, Ltd. He has worked at AIG since 1987. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for both the New Berlin Fire Protection District and the Sangamon County Fair Association. Blankenship Financial Planning, Ltd. provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, and charities. The firm employs a long-term buy-and-hold investment philosophy focused on low-cost index and exchange-traded funds, tailoring recommendations to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Wendi Brincken is a financial advisor at Langdon Financial Management, Inc. in Springfield, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Langdon Financial Management since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is co-owner of a carpet and upholstery cleaning business where she handles clerical and administrative functions. Langdon Financial Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and tax consulting services to individuals and small businesses, focusing on retirement and brokerage account planning. The firm integrates tax preparation with investment advice and emphasizes long-term strategies aimed at asset protection and growth.

Sterling Raskie is a CFP® and ChFC® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Blankenship Financial Planning, Ltd. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he moderates online classes for The American College and is involved in personal financial counseling for military servicemembers. Blankenship Financial Planning, Ltd. provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, and charities. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment philosophy using primarily low-cost index funds and ETFs, with an emphasis on tailored, tax-aware advice and flexible engagement models.

Debra Peters is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 22 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Wealth Management Services, LLC since 2003 and The Barkmeier Group, Inc. since 2004, where she is also involved in tax planning and tax return preparation. Wealth Management Services, LLC offers fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic, core-and-satellite asset allocation approach with an emphasis on global diversification and coordinates closely with legal and accounting professionals on complex tax and estate matters.

Ross Hager is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with KEB Wealth Advisors in Springfield, IL, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Busey Investment Services. KEB Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and is affiliated with the accounting firm Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP.

Lawrence Davsko is a financial advisor at Skinner, Copper & Ehmen Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he provides information technology consulting and support to small business clients through a separate business entity. Skinner, Copper & Ehmen Wealth Management offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach to build globally diversified, asset-allocated portfolios primarily consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles.

Steven Dumstorff is a financial advisor at KEB Wealth Advisors in St. Louis, MO, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Since 2013, he has been associated with both KEB Wealth Advisors and the affiliated accounting firm Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP, where he also works as a CPA. KEB Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits, and retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit advisory services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes third-party managers and unique offerings such as interval funds and cash aggregation services.

Melanie Lesko is a financial advisor with Skinner, Copper & Ehmen Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Skinner, Copper & Ehmen Wealth Management since 2007 and also has a long-standing involvement with Lesko Construction, a business she co-owns. Skinner, Copper & Ehmen Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach to build globally diversified, asset-allocated portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Paul Staniszewski is a CFP® professional at Savant Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms, including Edelman Financial Engines Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and ONE Advisory Partners. Staniszewski is based in Lincolnshire, IL. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with comprehensive wealth and investment management. The firm employs a structured, evidence-based investment approach using model portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, family office services, and corporate retirement plan consulting.

Brook Soebbing is a financial advisor at KEB Wealth Advisors in Springfield, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Jeep, LHC Group, and academic institutions such as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Lincoln Land Community College. KEB Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, partnerships, corporations, not-for-profit organizations, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing broadly traded mutual funds, ETFs, and Dimensional Fund Advisors strategies, and is affiliated with the accounting firm Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP.

Valerie Turner is a financial advisor with Sikich Financial in Springfield, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, INC., Sikich Capital Management LLC, Triad Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Sikich Financial is an SEC-registered wealth management firm with approximately 19 advisors and $920 million in regulatory assets under management. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business clients, employing a diversified, asset-class-based investment approach focused on passively managed strategies.

Gina Reeves is a financial advisor at KEB Wealth Advisors in St. Louis, MO, with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. In addition to her advisory role, she is a CPA with Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP, where she has worked since 2013. KEB Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit advisory services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and maintains a close affiliation with the accounting firm Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP.

Robert Paoni is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently a principal and CEO at Sikich Financial, where he has worked since 2010, and also holds a principal role at Sikich LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Triad Advisors, Inc. He serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army in Springfield and participates in local nonprofit and professional organizations related to estate planning and church stewardship. Sikich Financial is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, asset-class-based investment strategies primarily implemented through mutual funds and ETFs, and benefits from its affiliation with Sikich LLC, an accounting and consulting firm, which provides additional resources and services.