#21Our Team
Lawrence “Will” Williams
Chairman, President & CEO
Partner
Firm Tenure: Since 1990
P: 309-685-0033
E: wwilliams@dviinc.com
Will holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Denison University and Master of Business Administration from Bradley University. Prior to joining the firm, Will was employed by Bielfeldt & Company as a Proprietary Trader and Market Analyst.
As Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Will provides leadership and guidance for all aspects of the firm. He serves on the Management Committee that oversees the daily operations of the firm and is also a member of the Investment Committee, where he provides research and input regarding DVI's core equity investment strategy. In 2017, Will was appointed as Chairman of DVI's Board of Directors. In addition to these responsibilities, he serves as a relationship manager and provides his insights on various tax, financial and estate planning matters.
When not busy at DVI, Will is an avid outdoorsman and also enjoys watching his daughter participate in various competitive sporting activities.
Affiliations
Advanced Medical Transport, Inc. – Director
Easter Seals of Central Illinois Foundation – Officer & Director
Gilmore Foundation – Officer & Director
Hometown Community Bancorp – Officer
Morton Community Bank – Director
Miles C. Hauter Foundation – Officer & Director
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center – Director
Brian A. Christensen
Senior Vice President & CIO
Partner
Designation: CFA
Firm Tenure: Since 1993
P: 309-685-0033
E: bchristensen@dviinc.com
Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Eastern Illinois University and Master of Business Administration from Illinois State University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst Designation. Prior to joining the firm, Brian worked for Caterpillar Inc., where he managed short-term foreign currency exposure and then moved to a position of overseeing management of Caterpillar's pension assets. He also worked for Caterpillar Investment Management Ltd., where he helped create the Preferred Group family of mutual funds and also managed a small-cap equity and U.S. government securities portfolio.
Brian is a principal at DVI and is a member of the Management Committee that oversees the daily operations of the firm. He also serves as the Chief Investment Officer of the firm, where he leads the Investment Committee responsible for investment strategy, equity research and portfolio management. Since 1998, Brian has been directly responsible for DVI's Florida division.
Brian and his wife reside in Germantown Hills and have two children. He sits on the Eastern Illinois University Lumpkin School of Business Advisory Board, and the boards for the Illinois State University Educational Investment Fund, the South Side Mission of Peoria, and the Germantown Hills Fire Protection District in Woodford County. When not busy at DVI, Brian enjoys hunting, fishing, bicycling and following his children's activities.
Patrick J. Smarjesse
Vice President
Partner
Designation: CEBS
Firm Tenure: Since 1995
P: 309-685-0033
E: psmarjesse@dviinc.com
Pat grew up in the Peoria area and is a 1984 graduate of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a retirement plan consultant with a regional pension administration firm, and a financial consultant for Merrill Lynch & Co. In 2002, Pat earned the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, recognizing his significant expertise and understanding of topics relating to tax-qualified retirement plans.
Pat is a principal at DVI, serves as a relationship manager for a number of DVI clients, and is a member of the Management Committee that oversees the daily operations of the firm. He also serves as the Managing Director of DVI Consulting Group, a division of DVI that assists sponsors of retirement plans with investment and fiduciary management issues.
Pat's wife and three daughters are his primary focus outside of work. When time permits, he enjoys fishing, hunting and assisting various charitable organizations.
Todd M. Sheridan
Vice President of Portfolio Management & Research
Partner
Designation: CFA
Firm Tenure: Since 1999
P: 309-685-0033
E: tsheridan@dviinc.com
Todd Sheridan joined David Vaughan Investments, LLC as our Senior Portfolio Manager and was promoted to Vice President in January 2006. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois–Urbana/Champaign in 1988. His career began with a variety of corporate treasury assignments at Caterpillar, Inc. In 1992, he joined Caterpillar Investment Management Ltd., Caterpillar's investment subsidiary and ultimately assumed a leadership position as a portfolio manager, responsible for more than $1 billion of equity and fixed income assets. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1995.
Todd's primary role with the firm includes his membership on the DVI Investment Committee and his leadership position on that committee as well as overseeing the Information Technology department as it researches, tests and implements new technologies across the firm. In addition to these primary duties, Todd is also active on a daily basis overseeing individual and institutional client portfolios and meeting with those clients as appropriate.
Todd and his wife have two children and live on a 250–acre farm west of Peoria. When he is not hard at work here at DVI, Todd is enjoying his family, working on the farm or finding an excuse to hunt or fish.
Stephen K. Hinrichs
Director of Investment Research
Partner
Designation: CFA
Firm Tenure: Since 1998
P: 309-685-0033
E: shinrichs@dviinc.com
After receiving a bachelor's degree in Finance with distinction from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign in 1991, Steve began his investment career as an equity analyst with the Franklin Life Insurance Co. in Springfield, Illinois. He later moved on to the Horace Mann Insurance Co., also located in Springfield, as a Senior Financial Analyst. Steve earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1996.
Steve is a principal at DVI and is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee. As Director of Investment Research, Steve works with the firm's CIO to establish the research priorities and deliverables that will contribute towards superior risk adjusted investment results for DVI's investment strategies. Steve's current role with the firm also includes managing client portfolios and interacting with clients on investment related topics.
Steve, his wife and two children live in Dunlap, Illinois. When he is not hard at work at DVI, Steve is either enjoying his family, playing golf, or cheering on his beloved Illini.
Michael A. Price
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
Partner
Firm Tenure: Since 2014
P: 309-685-0033
E: mprice@dviinc.com
Michael (Mike) Price received his Bachelor of Science in Business-Finance from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois and his MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to joining DVI, Mr. Price most recently served as Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Financial Officer for Alliance Benefit Group of Illinois and held officer level positions with both National City Corp (now PNC) and RLI Corp.
As CFO and CCO, Mr. Price oversees both the internal and investment accounting departments, monitors the Securities and Exchange Commission and state specific investment adviser compliance programs, and supervises risk management initiatives. Mike also Chairs the DVI Management Committee and is the primary liaison working with DVI's Board of Directors and shareholders.
Mike and his wife Sandy reside in Peoria and have three sons. In his free time he enjoys travel, home improvement projects and participating in sports of all types.
Deanna M. Baele
Executive Office Advisor
Designation: CFP®
Firm Tenure: Since 2000
P: 309-685-0033
E: dbaele@dviinc.com
Deanna graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Monmouth College in May 1995 and obtained her MBA from St. Ambrose University in May 2000. She began her financial services career with John Hancock Financial Services and broadened her work experience with both IAA Trust/Country Companies and Community State Bank. She successfully passed the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) exam in November 2011 and has completed her CFP® candidacy.
Deanna has developed substantial knowledge of all of the back-office activities that support DVI relationship managers, serving many years in the capacity of Manager of Client Services.She assumed the new role of Executive Office Advisor in 2011, leveraging her expertise with both complex client service and relationship management responsibilities working in tandem with DVI's President
Deanna and her husband have three active children, a daughter and twin sons, who make their home in Washington, Illinois. When she is not at DVI, Deanna is busy with family, church and community activities, currently serving as a board member on both the American Red Cross Blood Services Regional Board and the Monmouth College Alumni Board.
Stephanie A. Ricketts
Senior Relationship Manager
Designation: CFP®
Firm Tenure: Since 2007
P: 309-685-0033
E: sricketts@dviinc.com
Stephanie is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and came to Central Illinois to attend Bradley University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in International Business. She later received her MBA from Bradley University, completing her coursework in 2002 and she also is a Certified Financial Planner®. Prior to joining DVI, she served as a Vice President and Investment Advisor of high net worth clients for JP Morgan Private Client Services.
Her background includes not only extensive knowledge of financial markets, but also a comprehensive understanding of Trust and Estate related topics. In her role as Senior Relationship Manager, she meets with existing and prospective DVI clients, leveraging her past experience as an investment advisor and making use of the growing resources of our organization to help solve the financial challenges that face our valued clients. DVI also relies upon her for her strong leadership skills as she oversees the Client Services Department with Associates in both the Peoria and Winter Park offices.
She is actively involved with her family and her community. She is president of the Central Illinois Estate Planning Council, a Board Member of the Peoria Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education (FIRE) and assists with the annual St. Philomena School auction. She has also coached youth soccer and was past Treasurer of the Peoria Ballet. She was awarded the Outstanding Young Business Professional Award by the Peoria Jaycees in March of 2007.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, running and camping.
Jeffrey J. Huizenga
Director of Relationship Management
Partner
Designation: CFP®, ChFC, MSFS®
Firm Tenure: Since 2014
P: 309-685-0033
E: jeff@dviinc.com
Jeff is a graduate of Dubuque University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He is a Certified Financial Planner®, a Chartered Financial Consultant and has held the FINRA Series 7, 24 and 63 securities licenses.
Jeff brings to DVI over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, which includes thirteen years with CliftonLarsonAllen, the last ten were in Peoria as a Senior Wealth Advisor. His background includes investment management, financial planning and insurance solutions. In 2020, Jeff completed his Master of Science in Financial Services from The American College of Financial Services.
As a Director of Relationship Management, Jeff's responsibilities include the oversight and coordination of all client-related tasks ranging from portfolio management to investment reporting. In addition, Jeff plays a leadership role in providing financial and estate planning solutions to our clients.
Jeff and his wife Vickie have two children, Bryan and Bridget, and in addition to being involved in their school and community, they are active members of New Castle Bible Church. Jeff serves as a board member of Peoria Friendship House and of the Peoria Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee, where he has previously served as board President.
Margaret L. Bilby
Relationship Manager – Florida Region
Designation: CFP®
Firm Tenure: Since 2015
P: 407-622-5133
E: mbilby@dviinc.com
With over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, Maggie serves as the primary day-to-day contact for many of the firm's Florida clients. Her responsibilities include the oversight and coordination of all client-related tasks, including financial planning, portfolio management and investment reporting. In addition, she is taking an active role in representing DVI in the Orlando business community.
Prior to joining DVI, Mrs. Bilby worked at both USAA and Merrill Lynch, excelling in Advisory and Management roles. Her background includes investment management, financial planning and insurance solutions. Maggie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and English Literature from Emory University and an MBA from University of Florida. She is a Certified Wealth Strategist®, a licensed insurance representative and also holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 51 and 66 securities licenses. Maggie successfully passed the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) exam in November 2016 and has completed her CFP® candidacy.
When she's not in the office, Maggie enjoys fishing, hunting, traveling and running. Her last big adventure was a 4 day offshore and inshore fishing adventure with her husband in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica.
Andrew “Drew” J. Lister
Portfolio Manager
Designation: CFA
Firm Tenure: Since 2005
P: 309-685-0033
E: dlister@dviinc.com
Drew Lister began his career with the State Farm Insurance Companies in Bloomington, Illinois in 1999 as a business analyst working on the company's retail mutual fund product line. He transferred to the Investment Department at State Farm in 2001, where he worked as a fixed income analyst until he joined David Vaughan Investments, LLC. Drew graduated with a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Hawaii in 1998, earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2003, and obtained his MBA from the University of Chicago in June 2005.
Drew's primary responsibilities at DVI include portfolio management, fixed income research and trading, equity research, and participating as a member of the DVI Investment Committee.
Meghan J. Jackson
Financial Analyst & Trader
Firm Tenure: Since 2008
P: 309-685-0033
E: mjackson@dviinc.com
Meghan is a graduate of Monmouth College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. She holds her Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses.
Meghan began her career with A.G. Edwards as an Execution Correction Clerk where she processed over the counter inventory tickets, verified that inventory accounts were compliant, as well as researched and corrected branch trade orders and executions. Prior to joining DVI she spent 5 years with Smith Barney as a Consulting Group Technical Analyst where she produced quarterly performance monitors, analyzed portfolio holdings, maintained performance monitoring software, assisted financial consultants with client account reviews and client financial plans as well as took client's security trade orders.
In her role as Portfolio Analyst and Trader with DVI, Meghan's primary responsibilities include executing equity and fixed income trades, providing investment research and analysis, supporting the preparation of material for various investment / market related meetings and preparing certain due diligence reports. Her past experience and knowledge of the securities markets will be valuable to our on-going research and the execution of our clients' investment plans.
Meghan and her husband, Luke, are the parents of three busy children—experiencing the joys and challenges of raising multiples.
Dalton M. Mellon, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Designation: CFA
Firm Tenure: Since 2013
P: 309-685-0033
E: dmellon@dviinc.com
Dalton graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Finance in 2013 and joined DVI that summer. Dalton earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2017 and he also holds a Series 65 securities license.
As a Portfolio Manager, Dalton’s primary responsibilities at DVI include portfolio management, equity research, mutual fund research, and participating as a member of the DVI Investment Committee.
In his free time he enjoys duck hunting, playing golf, and is a member at a local CrossFit gym.
Amy M. Mauser
Internal Accountant
Firm Tenure: Since 2011
P: 309-685-0033
E: amauser@dviinc.com
Amy is a graduate of Millikin University with an accounting degree. Prior to joining DVI, she worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Peoria, Illinois for over 15 years in the areas of tax and auditing. Amy is married and has two children. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is involved with her church.
Amy prepares and files client securities class action claims, prepares client billing and assists with DVI website connectivity.
Anne M. Olson
Investment Accounting Supervisor
Designation: CTFA
Firm Tenure: Since 2011
P: 309-685-0033
E: aolson@dviinc.com
Anne received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Administration from Bradley University. She came to DVI after working approximately six years at a local community bank doing trust administration. She successfully passed the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) exam in May 2010.
In her role as Investment Accounting Supervisor with DVI, Anne's primary responsibilities include overseeing the Investment Accounting department, reconciling internal and external investment accounting systems, proxy voting, and researching and reconciling cost basis for clients.
In her free time, Anne enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Lisa C. Proctor
Investment Accounting Assistant
Firm Tenure: Since 2007
P: 309-685-0033
E: lproctor@dviinc.com
Lisa is a graduate of Pekin High school and has taken general studies classes at Illinois Central College. Prior to joining DVI, Lisa was Lead Teller and Personal Banker at BankPlus. As Lead Teller, she supervised the tellers, oversaw day to day operations of the bank's teller department, handled transactions and customer concerns and was responsible for vault and ATM balancing. Lisa also has several years of experience as a casino dealer and dual rate supervisor, where she was responsible for large monetary transactions and enforcing strict casino policies and procedures according to Gaming Board regulations.
Lisa's extensive experience in banking and regulatory policies, as well as her commitment to customer service has been valuable to DVI in her role as investment accounting assistant. She is fundamental to the investment accounting process where she posts and reconciles accounts on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis. She also is responsible for generating client reports for meetings and our clients' quarterly report packages. In addition to these duties, she also processes the firm's accounts payables, assists with various firm sponsored client events and educational forums and provides back up support to our front office with client and prospect interaction.
Lisa lives in Peoria with her husband and daughter. In her free time she is very involved with her daughter's activities, and also enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Betty Bradburn
Assistant Relationship Manager
Firm Tenure: Since 2011
P: 309-685-0033
E: bbradburn@dviinc.com
Betty is a graduate of University of Illinois, Springfield, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In 2014, she earned her Series 65 certification. Prior to her current position as Assistant Relationship Manager, Betty served in our Client Services department as Senior Client Service Associate. In addition, she has over 20 years of experience in both the private bank and commercial lending fields, where she assisted high net worth clients and small business owners. Her breadth of experience makes her a valuable asset to our Relationship Management Team.
As an Assistant Relationship Manager for DVI, Betty works in tandem with our Relationship Management Team to ensure the overall client experience is positive. She is responsible for the preparation of client meetings, the coordination of client requests as well as internal and external communication for the benefit of our clients. In her role, Betty also works in conjunction with the Client Service, Portfolio Management and Investment Accounting departments to facilitate client requests.
Betty enjoys reading, flower gardening and spending time with her son and daughter.
Amy M. Cowen-Walden
Senior Client Services Associate
Firm Tenure: Since 2002
P: 309-685-0033
E: acowen@dviinc.com
Amy joined DVI after spending several years with an international customer relationship services company. She worked in various capacities in her prior career ranging from account administrator to project manager and ultimately serving in a supervisory role as an account manager, where she was responsible for client retention and growth of the existing customer base.
Amy is part of back office team that supports the entire relationship management efforts at DVI and helps to oversee new client setup, account changes, and quarterly reporting activities. These responsibilities include, among other things, new client account registration paperwork, managing the asset transfer process and handling the daily cash management needs of our clients. Amy also assists in the administration of our customer relationship management database.
Amy is the mother of two active daughters and lives in Mackinaw with her husband, three cats and one dog. She is a graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in business administration. In her free time she is very involved with her church, enjoys scrap booking and quilting.
AnneMarie Brinton
Information Services Coordinator
Firm Tenure: Since 2011
P: 309-685-0033
E: abrinton@dviinc.com
AnneMarie graduated from Illinois College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Theatre, and in 2019 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Prior to joining DVI, she worked in the purchasing and procurement department at Volkswagen Group of America.
As the Information Services Coordinator, AnneMarie acts as the liaison between DVI and our offsite IT and service providers. She updates and maintains the dviinc.com website and answers technical questions regarding software and the DVI portal. She also assists in the firm’s branding and marketing efforts.
When she's not in the office, AnneMarie sings Traditional Irish music with the band, Turas.
Christopher G. Downs
Building & Grounds Coordinator
Firm Tenure: Since 2010
P: 309-685-0033
E: cdowns@dviinc.com
As Building and Ground Maintenance Coordinator Chris is responsible for maintaining and supervising our beautiful Peoria facilities inside and out and in addition he makes deliveries for our staff and clients. Prior to joining DVI he worked at a local dental lab for 10 years as Janitorial Supervisor and later in the Building and Grounds Maintenance Department. He also held positions as a construction laborer and delivery driver for an office supply company for 8 years.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and working on his yard, Man Cave and garage. He loves having all 3 of his children home for family get togethers. Chris and his wife travel to Michigan to see their oldest son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren as often as they can.
Wayne E. Baum
Chairman of the Board, CORE Construction
Wayne Baum is Chairman of the Board of CORE Construction, a 70 year old family-owned construction company with six regional offices and its headquarters in Morton, Illinois. CORE Construction has grown to be one of the largest full service construction companies in the United States.
As a life-long resident of Central Illinois, Wayne has served as a Board of Director for many business and civic organizations including: Bradley University, Eureka College, the Peoria Symphony, Central Illinois Easter Seals and both Pekin and Proctor Hospitals. He was also elected to a four-year term serving as a trustee for the Village of Peoria Heights.
Wayne received his Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University.
John V.N. McClure
Retired, Northern Trust Corporation
John V.N. McClure retired after a 34 year career with The Northern Trust Company. During the course of his career he held leadership positions in many different areas including Commercial Banking, Private Banking, Personal Trust and Investments, Marketing, Strategic Planning and Acquisitions. He was appointed President of Northern's Midwest Region in 2001, which included direct oversight of the Bank's 16 locations in the Chicago area, as well as offices in St. Louis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Bloomfield Hills, and Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
John's passion and expertise regarding family-owned businesses was nurtured over many years of working closely with Northern's key Personal Trust and Middle Market business clients. Most of these client families derived their wealth through the success of a family business enterprise. These client relationships required intense involvement with both the business enterprise as well as oversight of a myriad of issues affecting the family and/or individual family members. Because of Northern's long history of serving successful families, John was afforded important insights relating to multigenerational family businesses in addition to first generation owners and wealth creators.
John is a graduate of The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Connecticut, and Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Virginia Johnson Pillman
President, Virginia M. Johnson & Associates, Inc.
Designation: CPA
Virginia Johnson Pillman is president of Virginia M. Johnson & Associates which designs and executes complex tax, estate planning, investment, finance, accounting and governance, business and wealth preservation/creation strategies for single and multi-family businesses and privately held companies. Previously, Virginia was vice president at The Duchossois Group, Inc. and a tax partner with Ernst & Young.
She is the immediate past chair of the board and a member of the investment committee for Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago where she assists in the management of their $50 million endowment fund and pension plan investments. Virginia is a member of the Executive Committee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra governing board and the executive committee for Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Professional Council for Philanthropy. As a Trustee, co-chair of the resource development committee and a member of the investment committee for the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, she assists in the oversight of their $50 million endowment fund. She is also a member of the Chicago Finance Exchange, AICPA and Illinois CPA Society.
Virginia received her Bachelor of Science degree with highest honors from Purdue University and her master in business administration with honors in finance from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
David J. Vaughan, Jr., MD
Retired, Partner, Orlando Urology Associates
David J. Vaughan, Jr. MD recently retired after 35 years of practicing Urology in Orlando, Florida. During that time, he held numerous leadership positions including serving as president of a large urology group practice, and also as chairman of urology both at Florida Hospital Orlando and Winter Park Hospital. He also held teaching positions at the University of Florida, Florida State University, and University of Central Florida medical schools. David was annually named one of the top physicians in Central Florida. Dr. Vaughan currently is working in the biotechnology field.
David is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Cincinnati Medical School. He completed his Urology residency at Loyola University in Chicago.
Dr. Vaughan has been a member of the DVI board of directors for over 15 years.
Michael L. DeWalt
Retired, Vice President – Financial Services Division, Caterpillar, Inc.
Mike DeWalt was a Vice President of Caterpillar Inc. with responsibility for the Finance Services Division. The division includes approximately 1,000 finance professionals across several departments: Corporate Accounting (Corporate Controller), Tax, Treasury (Corporate Treasurer), Pricing, Economics (Chief Economist), Business Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations. Mike has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Illinois State University and completed the Executive Program at the University of Michigan.
Mike Joined Caterpillar as an accountant in 1981. Early in his career he held a number of staff and supervisory accounting positions at Caterpillar. In 1996, he became the CFO of FGWilson, a joint venture between Caterpillar and Emerson Electric located near Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1998, he became the CFO of Perkins Engines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar based in England. By 2002, Mike had moved back to the Peoria area and spent two years as the Director of Strategic Investments, Caterpillar’s M&A group, before taking on the new challenge of becoming Caterpillar’s Director of Investor Relations. In 2012 Mike became Caterpillar’s Corporate Controller and soon was appointed as the Vice–President of Caterpillar with responsibility for Strategy, M&A, Economics, Pricing, and competitive intelligence. In late 2014, Mike became Caterpillar’s Vice President of Finance Services.
Pierce Timko
Portfolio Manager - Florida Region
Designation: CFA, CFP®
Firm Tenure: Since 2016
P: 407-622-5133
E: ptimko@dviinc.com
(Jonathan) Pierce Timko received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration – Finance from Stetson University and holds his CFA, CFP® and CWS® certifications. Prior to joining DVI, Pierce worked for both Charles Schwab & Co. and KCM Asset Management, most recently excelling in his role as a Senior Portfolio Consultant. His background also includes experience in Investment Analyst and Relationship Specialist roles.
As a Portfolio manager in the Winter Park, Florida office, Pierce is responsible for the daily investment management of client portfolios, providing analyst coverage on specific industry groups, and participating as a member of DVI's Investment Committee.
Pierce and his wife Brittany have two daughters, Aubrey and Sylvie, and you can often find them at Disney or exploring new cities together. He also enjoys cheering on his favorite football teams, walking with his two Labradors, and staying active. His last big achievement was running a marathon, and someday plans to complete his first triathlon.
Maryann C. Sprout
Front Office Associate
Firm Tenure: Since 2016
P: 309-685-0033
E: msprout@dviinc.com
Maryann is a lifelong Peoria resident and a graduate of Illinois Central College. Prior to joining DVI, Maryann accrued 15 years of front office administration experience in the real estate, banking and legal fields, working most recently as a legal assistant at VanFleet Law Offices.
As a Front Office Associate, Maryann serves as the “face of DVI” for our clients and vendors; effectively handling inbound telephone calls, greeting visitors to the firm and setting up internal meetings. She also plays an important role in assisting the Client Services team with operational workflow and database support, and contributes to the overall success of the firm by performing a wide variety of operational and administrative duties.
When she's not in the office, Maryann likes to spend time with her children, and volunteer at her children’s school events/functions as well as her parish.
Elizabeth "Beth" Salmon
Vice President of Operations
Partner
Designation: CPA
Firm Tenure: Since 2017
P: 309-685-0033
E: bsalmon@dviinc.com
With nearly 30 years of experience as a finance, management and operations decision-maker, Beth serves as the Vice President of Operations at DVI. She provides oversight of day-to day operations and financial reporting. Beth also proactively evaluates the performance of the firm in meeting operating and strategic objectives, identifying efficiency issues and proposing solutions. Beth has also been appointed as the Board secretary to ensure the proper governance framework is fulfilled.
Prior to joining DVI, Beth worked in the education, healthcare, information services and public accounting industries. She began her career in accounting at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, before moving on to SVI Systems, where she served as the CFO, COO and then President. Just prior to joining DVI, Beth spent eight years working as the Director of Finance and Marketing at Peoria Notre Dame High School. Beth graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration degree from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
As a life-long resident of the Peoria area and a very active member of the community, when Beth is not in the office, she enjoys family time with her husband Matt and their four daughters and families. She loves to travel, is an avid reader and enjoys concerts and a myriad of outdoor activities.
Dirk W. Roecker
CFO, Morton Community Bank
Designation: CPA
Dirk is Chief Financial Officer of Morton Community Bank. He is also a member of the bank's Board of Directors. In addition, Dirk serves as an officer of the bank’s holding company and is a board member of its insurance agency subsidiary.
Prior to joining Morton Community Bank, Dirk spent eighteen years with Caterpillar in various accounting and finance roles, primarily in the Peoria, IL area but also including assignments at Cat Financial in Nashville, TN and with a business unit in Europe. Before Caterpillar he spent seven years with Price Waterhouse. His last position there was lead audit manager for the Caterpillar engagement.
Dirk holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University. He has also earned his Certified Public Accountant designation.
Dirk resides in Morton, IL with his wife. They have two grown daughters. Supporting the community, he currently serves on the Unity Point – Methodist Health Services Corporation and Pekin Hospital boards and in the past has served on the Accounting Advisory Board of his alma mater.
Andrew A. "Andy" Honegger
President & Co-CEO, Morton Community Bank
Andy has been a practicing attorney for over 20 years and currently serves as President and Co-CEO of Morton Community Bank. He is also the bank's Chief Legal Officer and Chief Risk Officer. In addition, Andy is Co-Chairman of the bank's Board of Directors and its bank holding company. Prior to working for Morton Community Bank, Andy was a longtime partner at a prominent Peoria law firm and served Morton Community Bank as his primary client.
Andy is active in the community, having served as President of the Morton Chamber of Commerce, currently serving as President of the Morton Economic Development Council, and currently serving on the boards of OSF St. Francis Medical Center, the American Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter, and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council. He is also a longstanding member of Morton Rotary.
Andy earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois (1991, Senior 100 Honorary) and earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law (1994, cum laude) where he won the Albers Moot Court Competition with final arguments before a panel which included Justice Stephen G. Breyer of the United States Supreme Court.
In 2006, Andy was named one of Peoria's 40 Leaders Under 40 by InterBusiness Issues magazine. In 2007, he was recognized as the Volunteer Lawyer of the Year by the Peoria County Bar Association and Prairie State Legal Services.
Glenn J. Maxey
Assistant Portfolio Manager
Designation: CFA
Firm Tenure: Since 2017
P: 309-685-0033
E: gmaxey@dviinc.com
Glenn graduated summa cum laude from Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business with a BBA in Finance. Glenn worked for several years in Investment Banking as an Energy Sector Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst for Evercore in Houston, Texas before joining DVI in 2017.
As an Assistant Portfolio Manager, Glenn's primary responsibilities at DVI include portfolio management, equity research, mutual fund research, and participating as a member of the DVI Investment Committee. He also co-leads the firm's quantitative research initiatives and serves as the secondary equity trader. Glenn earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2021.
When he's not in the office, Glenn enjoys playing golf, duck hunting and spending time with his wife, Kelsey and their dogs, Wynston and Walker.
Candace M. Forrest
Client Services Associate
Firm Tenure: Since 2017
P: 407-622-5133
E: cforrest@dviinc.com
Candace is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in Finance. With over 10 years of experience, she has assembled a broad set of skills in the wealth management industry. Prior to joining DVI, Candace worked as a Senior Client Solutions Specialist at PNC Wealth Management where she earned numerous awards in recognition of her achievements and outstanding service.
As a Client Services Associate, Candace provides support to the Winter Park Advisory Team and is responsible for assisting with our clients' daily service needs, including client documentation, new account setups, asset transfers and cash management requests. In addition, she handles the front desk and office administration in our Winter Park Office: greeting clients and setting up for client meetings.
Candace and her husband Danny stay busy with their son and daughter, Dylan and Ella, and you can often find them outdoors doing something water related such as going to the beach or boating on the lake with their family. They also enjoy taking their kids to visit Walt Disney World where they hold annual passes.
Michael M. Flaherty
Relationship Manager
Designation: CFP®, ChFC
Firm Tenure: Since 2018
P: 309-685-0033
E: mflaherty@dviinc.com
Mike Flaherty brings to DVI over 15 years of experience in the financial service and insurance industries, both as a financial advisor and operations manager. He has proven himself as an effective leader in managing client relationships, and has developed expertise in financial planning.
Mike is a graduate of Illinois State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance. He is a Certified Financial Planner®, a Chartered Financial Consultant and a Chartered Life Underwriter.
As a Relationship Manager, Mike's responsibilities include the oversight and coordination of client accounts and the delivery of the DVI Service Model to our clients. In addition, Mike is helping to expand our growing financial planning and ancillary services, while assisting our clients in achieving their financial goals.
Mike is an active member of his community, serving on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington–Normal and previously as an Ambassador for the McLean County Chamber of Commerce.
In his free time Mike loves to travel. He enjoys scuba diving, playing golf and is an avid runner. He enjoys spending time with his family and their two dogs and going to Chicago to cheer for the Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks.
Kevin D. Schoeplein
Retired, OSF Healthcare System
Kevin Schoeplein retired at the end of 2017 as CEO of OSF Healthcare System, a role he assumed in 2011. Prior to being named CEO, Mr. Schoeplein was the Executive Vice President of OSF Healthcare. He joined OSF Healthcare as an Assistant Administrator at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria in 1978 and served in numerous leadership roles during his career at OSF, including as the first President of the OSF Healthcare Foundation.
Kevin has demonstrated over his career at OSF a strength in strategic execution and a no nonsense managerial style, highly reliant on employee accountability. In 2017, Kevin also joined Bradley University’s Board of Trustees and MATTER Healthcare Incubator’s Board of Directors.
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance from St. Louis University and his MBA and Masters of Health Administration from Xavier University, where he was also awarded the Distinguished Alumni Service Award in 2015.
Jeremy R. Hanshaw
IT Manager & Database Administrator
Firm Tenure: Since 2018
P: 309-685-0033
E: jhanshaw@dviinc.com
Jeremy came to DVI in 2018 with 8 years of IT Operations and Systems Administration experience including Microsoft Windows and SQL server administration, Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 management and maintenance and several programming languages. Jeremy graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Science in Engineering from Arizona State University.
As the IT Manager and Database Administrator, Jeremy's primary responsibilities include analyzing complex business needs presented by DVI Associates and recommending technical solutions, providing expertise and assisting in the oversight and administration of all internal databases and overseeing all systems designed to protect the security of assets and information of the firm.
Jeremy has done a lot of coding as a hobby and is familiar with many languages. In his free time, Jeremy likes to play lead on electric guitar. Whenever possible Jeremy loves to travel the US and world with his wife and son. Their favorite trip was to Machu Picchu in Peru.
Mitchell "Mitch" A. Zippay
Accounting Manager
Designation: CPA
Firm Tenure: Since 2019
P: 309-685-0033
E: mzippay@dviinc.com
Mitch received his Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville and has since gained seven years of accounting experience in a variety of industries. His experience spans from payroll and capital budgets to complex accounting analysis and preparing annual financial statement disclosures.
At DVI, Mitch oversees the accounting department. He manages the day-to-day critical functions of payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as creates internal accounting policies and procedures and prepares monthly forecasts and yearly budgets.
Mitch and his wife, Jessie, live in Morton and have one daughter, Lilah. In his spare time, Mitch enjoys playing golf, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. Thus far, his favorite destination has been the Island of Jamaica.
Nate Heffelbower
Client Services Supervisor
Firm Tenure: Since 2019
P: 407-622-5133
E: nheffelbower@dviinc.com
Nate joined DVI in 2019 with over 12 years of client service experience. Nate graduated magna cum laude from Eastern Michigan University with a BA in Psychology, and he earned his mini master’s degree in Business Administration from Rollins College.
In addition to performing client services functions, as the Client Services Supervisor, Nate is responsible for the oversight of all client service processes, training and development, and supervision of the CSAs.
Nate and his wife Rebecca, live in East Orlando and have a son and daughter, Tyson and Lexi. In his free time, Nate enjoys watching college football, spending time with family, and traveling. Thus far, his favorite destination has been the Dominican Republic.
Mary Koury
Administrative Client Services Associate
Firm Tenure: Since 2020
P: 309-685-0033
E: mkoury@dviinc.com
Mary joined DVI after graduating from Bradley University with a BS in Organizational Communication. Her years of experience in customer and strategic partner relations were the ideal preparation for her role as Administrative Client Services Associate.
As an Administrative Client Services Associate, Mary is responsible for responsible for the day to day support of the Client Services department and assisting with administrative duties in support of DVI Consulting.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband Sam, rock climbing at First Ascent, reading a good book outside, and catching up with friends and family.
Sophia Humphrey
Client Services Associate
Firm Tenure: Since 2020
P: 407-622-5133
E: shumphrey@dviinc.com
Sophia is a graduate of Colorado Technical University where she earned her BS in Business Administration. Sophia came to DVI with over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, spending 12 years acting as liaison between three different advisor teams and their clients, all while providing the highest level of client service. From the very start, it was immediately clear that Sophia cares immensely about building and deepening the relationships with our clients.
As a Client Services Associate, Sophia is responsible for the day-to-day support of our Relationship Managers as well as assisting with administrative duties in our Winter Park office.
Michael P. Gilles
Investment Accountant
Firm Tenure: Since 2020
P: 309-685-0033
E: mgilles@dviinc.com
Mike Gilles joined DVI in November 2020. After earning his bachelor's degree from SIUE in 2011, Mike went on to pursue his MBA from Bradley University which he completed in 2013. Additionally, Mike was well prepared for his role as Investment Accountant having gained 8 years of experence in the accounting field before joing the firm.
As an Investment Accountant, Mike's primary responsibilities include reconciling internal and external investment accounting systems, researching and reconciling cost basis and market values for clients, reconciling proxy votes and calculating monthly returns for composites.
Mike is involved with the Peoria Area World Affairs Council (P.A.W.A.C.) were he serves as the Treasurer and enjoys volunteering at other non-profit agencies around the Peoria area. In his spare time, Mike likes to enjoy doing outdoor activities and plan trips to far off destinations.
Our Winter Park, Florida Office
The Beginning
While firm founder, David J. Vaughan would spend many of his winters in Florida, it was actually his son David J. Vaughan Jr., MD who relocated to Central Florida in 1985 to join a successful private practice Urology group. Eventually, word got out about his father’s investment advisory firm located back in Peoria, Illinois and by 1998 David Vaughan Investments, LLC (DVI) committed to staffing a satellite office in Winter Park, Florida to service its growing Florida client base.
Current State
With a growing local team and a business model that embraces the latest HD video conferencing technology, DVI investment professionals are able to take full advantage of the resources, experience and technical expertise of our personnel located in our Central Illinois office. In doing so, we can provide the same core investment offerings and ancillary financial services in Central Florida that have been the building blocks of DVI’s exceptional reputation and firm growth back in Illinois.
The Firm
Today, DVI maintains a national practice providing a full suite of investment advisory and wealth management services to both high net worth individuals and institutional clients. Assets under advisement are over $4.6 billion.
DVI Florida
399 Carolina Avenue, Suite 110
Winter Park, FL 32789-3150
P: 407-622-5133
F: 407-622-5135
