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Our local Financial Advisor is available for assistance with all your financial planning and investment needs. Specializing in retirement planning, education funding, legacy planning, insurance and more.  Call to set up a free no-obligation meeting today.

Blake Carlin

Blake Carlin
Financial Advisor
217.214.3762

Blake joined the SSB Investment Services in 2021.  Blake may be a familiar face, he worked at State Street Bank as a teller during college before transferring to the University of Central Missouri to complete his degree.  After completing his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance, he worked in St. Louis, MO for UBS Financial Services and King Wealth Management as a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate.  

Originally from LaGrange, MO, he and his wife decided to move back to the area to be closer to family.  Blake is passionate about helping his clients feel comfortable about their future financial goals and works side by side with clients to create a plan to achieve their goals. 

Valerie Wiewel
Office Administrator
217.214.3761

Valerie joined SSB Investment Services in 2014 as the Office Administrator. She has almost 40 years of experience in banking and financial services. In addition to her job at SSB Investment Services, Valerie has been an elected member of her local township board for the past ten years.

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