CEFCU (Citizens Equity First Credit Union) is a credit union based in Peoria, Illinois. CEFCU was founded in 1937 as Caterpillar Employees Credit Union (CECU), later switched to a federal credit union charter and the name CEFCU (Caterpillar Employees Federal Credit Union). Upon legally separating from Caterpillar, CEFCU changed its acronym to more accurately reflect membership eligibility; first, to "Construction Equipment Federal Credit Union"​ and, later, to "Citizens Equity Federal Credit Union."​ CEFCU returned to an Illinois state credit union charter in 2000, keeping the acronym CEFCU and maintaining federal deposit ("share"​) insurance under the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. CEFCU membership criteria allow employees of Caterpillar Inc. and Caterpillar dealers, business partners, plus individuals living or working in fourteen central Illinois counties to belong to the credit union. In 2008, CEFCU acquired Valley Credit Union, located in San Jose, California. Individuals living or working in the following Illinois counties are eligible for CEFCU membership: Fulton, Knox, Livingston, Logan, McLean, Macon, Marshall, Mason, Peoria, Putnam, Sangamon, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford. Additionally, individuals who live, work or worship in Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa counties in California are eligible to join CEFCU.

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is a community bank with total assets of $5 billion. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, the bank has offices throughout Illinois and in eastern Iowa. The bank offers a complete line of financial services to commercial and retail customers and municipal entities. Fast, efficient service is important at Heartland Bank. Management decisions are made locally, meaning we set banking policies and philosophies to suit the needs of the communities we serve. At Heartland Bank, we're proud of the strength of our bank, the capabilities we have, the services we offer, and the people who offer those services to you. When you compare banks in terms of their strength, Heartland Bank stands tall. Get to know us and you'll understand why. Heartland Bank and Trust Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Morton Community Bank and its Hometown Community Banks family offer small-town charm and big-city resources! Headquartered in Morton, Illinois since 1960 our Bank has now grown to over $5.6 billion in assets. With 55 convenient locations, our 600 employee-owners serve our special customers’ financial needs…from basic checking accounts to in-depth trust and wealth management expertise and even commercial loans up to $60 million. Together with our communities we serve, Hometown Community Banks strives to cultivate important relationships with top-notch service enhancing our customers everyday banking experiences. https://www.hometownbanks.com/About/Employment

Since 1950, United Community has been dedicated to providing best-in-class service to our customers as the foundation of every relationship. We’re proud to have won several awards for our service. In eight of the last ten years, J.D. Power ranked United highest in customer satisfaction with retail banking in the Southeast. Forbes included United in its inaugural list of the World’s Best Banks in 2019, and again in 2020, 2022 and 2023. We were also recognized on the Forbes 2020 list of the 100 Best Banks in America for the seventh consecutive year. We received five Greenwich Excellence Awards in 2019 for excellence in Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking, including a national award for Overall Satisfaction in Small Business Banking. We’re honored to be recognized as a great place to work, too. In 2020, we were designated one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine) and Atlanta (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). With more than 200 banking locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida, we provide a full range of consumer and commercial banking products to fit your unique needs. If you want a better banking experience, visit your local United Community today and allow our team to deliver the personal attention you deserve. Visit ucbi.com to learn more about the products and services we offer. Before engaging with our online community (including our social media channels), please refer to our Community Guidelines: ucbi.com/social-media The social media policy covers acceptable use by the public and our employees in conjunction with our Privacy Policy: ucbi.com/privacy-policy Equal Housing Lender | Member FDIC.

Serving Springfield and Central IL, Illinois National Bank (INB) full service personal and business banking, convenient ATM locations and more. 877-771-2316.

Backlund Investment Co. is an information technology and services company based out of 801 State St, Quincy, IL, United States.

With banking centers in Canton, Cuba, Henry, Lewistown and Macomb, MidAmerica National Bank offers customers a full range of financial services along with hometown, personal attention. Local decision making in each banking center, as well as a strong commitment to the communities they serve, has been MidAmerica’s trademark throughout their long history.

American Central Insurance Services is a comprehensive independent insurance agency located in Springfield, Illinois Tuscola, Illinois, and Lincoln, Illinois. It was established in 1987 by Stan Travelstead. American Central Insurance Services has continued to grow over the years and now has more than 23 full time employees. The foundation of American Central Insurance Services was built on a unique and systematic approach to benefit consulting and is unmatched in the industry. Our approach promotes a process that continues throughout the year and provides confidence and sustainability. In a continuous effort to better serve our clients, American Central Insurance Services has evolved and developed specialized departments in the following risk management areas: Employee Benefits, ACA Compliance, ERISA Compliance, Business Insurance, Administrative Services, and Personal Insurance.

First State Mortgage was founded in 2007 by a group of veteran bankers who have been working together in the residential mortgage services industry for more than 20 years. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive range of mortgage products, competitive pricing, and high quality, ethical mortgage services. First State Mortgage has lending capabilities in most states. We are invested in each community where we do business. As a wholly owned subsidiary of First State Bank, member FDIC, First State Bank offers the security and stability of a familiar community bank that people have come to know and trust. Headquarters: 502 North Hershey Road | Bloomington, IL 61704 Mortgage loans are subject to qualification; credit review and approval; receipt of satisfactory appraisal; and verification of income, assets, and debt. Copyright 2019 First State Mortgage Services, a subsidiary of First State Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS# 172606

•Our Beginnings. Founded in 1979 as a locally owned community bank, Hickory Point Bank was acquired by Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), Decatur, IL in 1986 and operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of ADM between 1986 and 2011. In 2011, First Illinois Corporation, formed by local bank executives, directors, and business leaders purchased Hickory Point Bank, and returned the company to its roots as a locally owned community bank. •Becoming Invested. Hickory Point Bank is proud to call Central Illinois home. It’s that pride that shapes us and influences the way we interact with our customers and our communities. What affects you, affects us, and that includes everything from the economy to the weather to the results of last night’s games. We’re local people serving local people the best way we can, through banking expertise that makes your life a little easier. We believe that everyone contributes to a healthy community, so no matter what you do for a living we’re here to help you reach your goals of success and security. You’re invested, and so are we. •Never Stop Growing. Our South Shores branch is representative of the future of banking, with its combination of innovative technology and Hickory Point Bank’s best in class customer service. Hickory Point Bank serves businesses, institutions, and families throughout central Illinois and beyond, with nine branch locations in Decatur, Springfield, Champaign, and the greater Peoria area. Utilizing the latest technology in remote deposit capture, mobile deposit apps, online banking, lock box operations, and other services, the Bank’s reach goes well beyond the limits of its physical branch network. Whether you need banking services for yourself, your whole family, or your small or large company, we appreciate your business and we’re going to treat you with the utmost respect and make you feel right at home.

Welcome to First State Bank and Trust! We know that you have many choices in financial institutions, and we’re confident that you will find First State Bank and Trust to be unlike any other option in the marketplace. First State Bank and Trust is unique because we’re 100% employee-owned. If that sounds uncommon, it’s because our ownership structure is extremely rare. In fact, industry analysts have estimated that fewer than 10 banks across the country have a similar structure to ours. You may have seen many community banks fall by the wayside, forced to sell-out to larger competitors. However, an independent operating structure and employee ownership represent the bedrock of our strategic plan. That means you can have confidence that we’ll be here for the long-term, viewing your success as our success. Put simply – our employees are heavily vested in seeing you succeed. This also means that we have the ability to recruit the very best and brightest staff to ensure that you receive a level of service that is unmatched in the area. In addition, we can operate with the speed and flexibility necessary to meet the needs of your unique financial goals – we aren’t bound by the rigidity of our large regional and national competitors. We’re grateful for the friendship and loyalty of our current customers, and we look forward to serving you for years to come. If you are not a customer, then we would be honored to earn your trust. We hope you can tell that we’re proud of our history, dedicated to our communities, and excited about the future – we want you to be a part of it!

CBI Bank & Trust is a community banking organization based in Muscatine, Iowa, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Bancshares, Inc., a closely held multi-bank holding company also based in Muscatine. It serves individuals, families and businesses with full range of banking and financial services. Its primary market area is Muscatine, Washington, Johnson and Scott Counties in Iowa, and western Rock Island County in Illinois. Total assets are over $600 million, total employment is approximately 240 FTEs, and it has eleven full-service banking locations: three in Muscatine, two in Davenport, and one each in Coralville, Kalona, Walcott, Washington and Wilton, Iowa, and Buffalo Prairie, Illinois. Specific areas of expertise include Commercial/Business Banking, Ag Banking, Trust and Investments, and Retail/Consumer Banking including mortgage lending. The bank's parent company, Central Bancshares, Inc., also owns F&M Bank, Division of CBI Bank & Trust based in Galesburg, Illinois.