Investment Services Team

Our professionals at Busey Investment Services promise to help you build the financial future you envision, working with you to make important financial decisions based on your situation and goals. As Raymond James Financial Advisors, we provide financial planning, investment counseling and security brokerage services - all custom-tailored for each individual, family and business we serve.

Our strong values and commitment to placing the needs of our clients first make us one of the premier investment firms in the communities we serve, as evidenced by over $1.1 billion in assets we manage for approximately 6,000 clients.

Champaign County

201 West Main Street | Urbana, IL 61801 | 217.365.4860

Assistant Vice President
BIS, Financial Advisor

Vice President, BIS
Financial Advisor, RJFS

Macon County

130 North Water Street | Decatur, IL 62523 | 217.425.8247

Vice President, BIS

Financial Advisor, RJFS

Assistant Vice President, BIS

Financial Advisor, RJFS

McLean County

2101 North Veterans Parkway | Bloomington, IL 61704 | 309.663.7657

Assistant Vice President, BIS

Financial Advisor, RJFS

Peoria Tri-County

6699 N. Sheridan Road | Peoria, IL 61614 | 309.676.4444

Assistant Vice

President, BIS

Financial Advisory, RJFS

Southern IL Counties

330 W. Vandalia Street | Edwardsville, IL 62025 | 618.659.6556

101 S. Morrison | Collinsville, IL 62234 | 618.659.6556

Vice President, BIS Financial Advisor, RJFS

Assistant Vice President, BIS - Financial Advisor

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Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA / SIPC, and are not insured by bank insurance, the FDIC or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the bank, are not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Investment Advisory Services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Busey Bank, Busey Wealth Management, and Busey Investment Services are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

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Non-Deposit products and services through Busey Wealth Management are not insured by the FDIC, are not deposits, may lose value and no bank guarantee.

Assistant Vice President, BIS, Financial Advisor | 217.365.4023

Since joining Busey in 2018, Spencer has established strong relationships with his clients and focused on comprehensive financial planning—allowing him to tailor his advice and recommendations to the unique, individual needs of each client.

Specializing in asset management and financial planning, he believes in delivering solutions that are in best interests of his clients and providing them with high-quality customer service. Prior to his current role, Spencer was a Financial Planning and Tax Specialist with Busey.

A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree, Spencer is also a Certified Financial Planner®.

Assistant Vice President, BIS - Financial Advisor, RJFS | 217.365.4821

As a seasoned professional at Busey for more than two decades, Cristin has cultivated meaningful relationships with clients, guiding and empowering them to make sound financial choices for their future with a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service.

With a deep-seated dedication to the best interest of her clients, she remains focused on helping individuals and families in managing their investments, retirement plans, and other financial matters.

Cristin pursued her education at Parkland College and obtained the Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 licenses, as well as a life and health insurance producer. She is actively pursuing her Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation and looks forward to expanding her role in assisting individuals and families with all aspects of their financial plan.

Email:
Cristin.Gaines@busey.com

Vice President, BIS | Financial Advisor, RJFS | 217.351.6515

Vanessa has been a Financial Advisor at Busey since 2004, beginning her career in the financial services industry in 1999.

She inspires her clients by creating individualized solutions, acting as a partner and establishing a road map tailored to each client’s needs and best interests. She meets with her clients regularly to continually assess risk tolerance, goal progression and investment priorities. Vanessa measures her personal fulfillment through client relationships and progress.

A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, she holds her series 7, 24, 63 and 65 securities licenses, as well as her producer's license for life, health & variable contracts in the State of Illinois. Vanessa is an active mentor to women both in the financial industry and in the community. It is her personal mission to help grow the number of women and minorities working as financial advisors, as well as to help people reach their full potential of personal and professional growth. She is involved in facilitating financial seminars and often serves as a guest speaker for college classes and workshops at Parkland College and The Gies Business School, among other community groups.

Vanessa resides in Fisher with her husband and their son and daughter, as well as their rescue dog, Callie. She is actively involved in the community, volunteering her time with her children’s school and athletic activities. She is passionate about outdoor activity, staying active and gardening. Her family’s goal is to visit all 50 states and all the parks in the National Park System.

Email:
Vanessa.Levan@busey.com

Todd Sheets

Vice President, BIS & Financial Advisor, RJFS | 217.365.4844

Todd has been with the Busey family for more than 15 years. He takes pride in creating strategies for clients with a focus on retirement planning.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, and is a graduate of the Decatur Leadership Institute and United Way Emerging Community Leaders. Todd has received his Series 7, 63, 65, and Life and Health Insurance licenses in the state of Illinois.

Todd has been a member of the Raymond James Executive Council, this award was received 2010 - 2017. Executive Council honors are presented only to those financial advisors who have demonstrated an extremely high level of commitment to clients through personal service and professional integrity. Membership is based on prior fiscal year production. Re-qualification is required annually. In 2014 Todd was named among REP. magazine and WealthManagement.com's Top Next Gen IBD Advisors Under 40,* advisors on the list are ranked exclusively by assets under management and are nominated by their representative firms.

Todd volunteers his time coaching soccer and t-ball in Mahomet, where he resides with his wife, two daughters, and son.

Email:
Todd.Sheets@busey.com

Todd Sheets

Vice President, BIS | Financial Advisor, RJFS | 217.365.4844

Todd has been with the Busey family for more than 15 years. He takes pride in creating strategies for clients with a focus on retirement planning.

Todd volunteers his time coaching soccer and t-ball in Mahomet, where he resides with his wife, two daughters, and son.

Email:
Todd.Sheets@busey.com

Emily Smith

Assistant Vice President, BIS | Financial Advisor, RJFS | 309.663.7657

Assisting individuals and families in building progressive financial plans, Emily helps clients draw and navigate a purposeful roadmap to success. With a holistic approach, she looks beyond the numbers and develops a full understanding of their aspirations, challenges and values. As a result, she builds transparent, adaptive strategies and trusted partnerships that are essential in helping clients achieve their financial dreams.

Since joining Busey Investment Services with Raymond James in 2015, Emily has obtained her FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses, and is a life and health insurance producer. A graduate of Eastern Illinois University, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business - Business Administration. With a focus on increasing the number of empowered women in the finance industry, she is part of the Women’s Leadership Alliance as an Ambassador and current Mentee in the Mentor Program. She is also a 2018 graduate of the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce ACE program and a 2021 graduate of the Raymond James Advisor Mastery Program.

Outside of work, Emily has been a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary, secretary of the Associate Board for Impactlife, a Piatt County Election Judge and involved with ALA Illini Girls State.

Emily and her husband live in rural Piatt County with their family.

Raymond James is not affiliated nor endorses any
of the aforementioned external organizations.

Emily Smith

Assistant Vice President, BIS | Financial Advisor, RJFS | 309.663.7657

Emily and her husband live in rural Piatt County with their family.

Raymond James is not affiliated nor endorses any
of the aforementioned external organizations.

Assistant Vice President, BIS | Financial Advisory, RJFS | 309.495.4281

Tamie has been in the financial industry more than 25 years. Business development has been an important part of her role as Financial Advisor, along with educating branch staff about Wealth Management and its importance to our clients.

She attended Illinois Central College in East Peoria. Tamie has received her Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses and is also licensed to write life, health, fixed and variable annuity products in addition to long-term care in the state of Illinois.

Tamie specializes in goal planning and utilizing the right tools to meet those goals. She takes the time to get to know her clients and to assure that she has the entire financial picture before she proceeds with investment choices. Using a broad array of investments, she assists clients with investing for retirement, for their child's education, tax control, asset allocation and other long-term growth needs. Retirement/tax deferred accounts like 401(k)s, IRAs, Education Savings and Annuities are areas of focus.

Tamie assists with the Peoria Art Guild annual art show and the Peoria Riverfront Museum annual Christmas luncheons. She resides in Morton with her husband, Gavin.

Email:
Tamie.Pearson@busey.com

Lisa Hock, ChFC®

Vice President, BIS | Financial Advisor, RJFS | 618.659.6556

Lisa has been in the financial industry for over 25 years and has a Chartered Financial Consultant® designation. She works closely with clients to help them reach their financial goals. That goal may be planning for college, retirement or legacy planning. She takes a financial life-planning view with clients and works to make sure that a client’s financial plan aligns to support their life and legacy goals.

Lisa and her husband moved to Edwardsville in 2005. She is a member of the SIUE Meridian Society and enjoys volunteering in community events, such as the Collinsville Italian Fest and the Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival.

Email:
Lisa.Hock@busey.com

Assistant Vice President, BIS - Financial Advisor | 618.659.4567

Since joining Busey in 1998, Mary has worked closely with clients to understand their unique situations and discover more about their financial goals. As a Financial Advisor, she assists them on their journey by crafting a detailed financial plan that addresses short- and long-term goals, cash needs and risk mitigation.

Along with holding Series 7 and 66 licenses, Mary is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist^TM (AAMS^TM), Wealth Management Specialist^TM (WMS^TM), and Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where she was recognized with the M.R.V. Iyengar Memorial Award in Economics.

Committed to giving back to our local communities, Mary serves as a Troop Leader with the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois and volunteers with various organizations throughout the Gateway Region, including the Edwardsville Main Street Community Center, Art on the Square and Project Wingspan. She is also a member of the TEAM Referral Network.