Chip is founding and managing partner of Cornerstone Strategic Wealth Management and has practiced as a fully Registered Representative since 1985. He is a CERTIFIED FINANICAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional, a Certified Investment Management Analyst®(CIMA®) and a Chartered Financial Consultant®(ChFC®). He is a graduate of the University of Illinois in 1989 and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Business School-Senior Investments Consultant Program in 2002. Professional memberships include the Investments and Wealth Institute, National Association of Plan Advisors, and the Kingdom Advisors. He is licensed in 46 States including CA Insurance License Number: 0F16820 Resident State: IL, a Full Registered General Securities Rep (S7TO), General Securities Principal (S24), General Securities Supervisor (S9, S10), Registered Investment Advisor Representative (S63, S65), NFA Supervisor Managed Futures (S31).

As a community leader, Chip has served as a Treasurer and Board Member of both the Mental Health Association of Illinois Valley and the Childrens Home Youth Farm Inc. He was the Finance Director for the Boy Scouts of America Central District and has also served as a Board Member for the Peoria Zoological Society, Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Camp of Champions USA, Kiwanis Club of Pekin, and the Pekin Memorial Hospital Advisory Board. Chip and his wife Kim have three adult children and two grandchildren.

Steve is a founder and managing partner of Cornerstone Strategic Wealth Management.  He works with clients to assess where they are now financially, where they want to go, and how to get there.  Steve’s keen attention to detail helps clients manage their investments through the accumulation, distribution, and estate transfer phases of their investment life. 

He is a graduate of Westmont College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business. Steve is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional and has been a Registered Representative since 1994.  Additionally, he holds his Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations and applicable insurance licenses. Resident State: IL

Steve and his wife Kirsten live in Dunlap Illinois where they raised their three children.

Nathan is dedicated to collaborating with clients to develop, implement, and navigate viable financial strategies in order to help them realize their fiscal goals. He utilizes an individualized and detailed approach, tailored to each client’s unique needs, to assist them in achieving their objectives. He holds his Series 7, 9, 10, 66 registrations, and applicable insurance licenses.

Nathan is a graduate of The University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Business Administration (Accounting major) and Master of Accountancy degree. Prior to joining the group, Nathan was in public accounting for 10 years and worked as an Assurance Senior Manager for Crowe Horwath LLP working with numerous private equity groups. This experience helped him cultivate a strong client-first approach where he searches for solutions based on need, not convenience.

Nathan and his wife, Amy, have two sons. In their free time they enjoy spending time with family, playing golf, kayaking, and taking trips to the beach.

Travis focuses his practice on helping build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth. He combines thorough planning and strategies to help achieve client goals. His process of listening to clients, along with personal attentiveness, develops long-term trusted relationships.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and minors in Accounting and Computer Information Systems from Hannibal-LaGrange University. Travis is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional which requires him to meet rigorous educational, examination, experience and ethical requirements. He has also completed the Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network requirements and completed the Portfolio Concepts Court to be certified as a Fundamental Choice Portfolio Manager. Additionally, Travis has passed and maintains the Series 7, 9, 10, 63, and 65 securities registrations and applicable insurance licenses CA Insurance License Number: 0I88055 Resident State: IL.

Travis has served on the Christian Center’s board of directors. Additionally, he is a founding board member of TRU International which is an organization that supports work to feed, clothe, educate, train and mentor street kids around the world. Travis and his wife, Michelle, have four children.

Jordan is a Certified Financial Planner ™ professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry.  He specializes in asset accumulation strategies, wealth management, investment planning and retirement planning.  He enjoys getting to know each client and their specific needs to help them reach their goals. 

Jordan holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and completed the certificate program for the Certified Financial Planner ™ from Northwestern University School of Professional Studies.  Additionally, he holds his Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations and applicable insurance licenses.  Resident State: IL.

Jordan and his wife Jessica live in Dunlap Illinois and have two daughters. 

Ben Smith has been a financial advisor since 2020 and joined the Cornerstone team in 2022. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University, and holds his Series 7 and 66 registrations with applicable insurance licenses.

Prior to joining the group, Ben enjoyed a 12 year career in golf management and is a member of the PGA of America. Throughout his time in both golf and finance, Ben focuses on cultivating relationships, developing goals, and coaching strategies to help maximize the client’s chance of success. He enjoys collaborating with families, business owners and military members to help them achieve their financial goals.

Ben and his wife Andrea have an adopted canine child, Palmer. In their free time they enjoy travelling, competing at board games, and spending time with family and friends.