I grew up in the small town of Victoria, Illinois. My dad worked on the railroad his entire career, and my mom worked at a community bank. I have an older brother and an older sister, and I went to a small high school with around 60 kids in my graduating class. This allowed me to become a sort of jack of all trades. I enjoyed playing sports year-round, but I also enjoyed being in marching band and performing in the school's musical productions. I believe that shaped me into who I am today, someone who can relate to and truly enjoys helping many different types of people in different stages of their careers and lives. I am passionate about being able to provide value to my clients through advice, encouragement and a well thought out financial strategy to achieve their goals.

I graduated from the University of Illinois in 2008 with a degree in agribusiness. I have lived in the Peoria area ever since. My wife, Jami, and I currently live in East Peoria with our two dogs, Myles and Leo. My wife is the president and CEO of Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters. In my free time, I enjoy working out, playing guitar, golfing and hanging outside with my dogs. Also, my wife and I love to travel and explore new places around the country and world.

Edward Jones has given me all the necessary tools and support so that I can focus on my clients and their financial goals. If you or someone you know could use the services of a financial advisor or simply do not know where to start, please do not hesitate to reach out.