Who We Are

I have been a Certified Public Accountant for 40 years which has given me an excellent foundation for financial planning based on tax-smart strategies. Shortly after college, I returned home to join the family accounting firm established in 1960 by my mother and grandfather. I assumed full ownership 6 years later and since then the business has evolved to include a breadth of tax-advantaged financial planning and wealth management services.

I decided to enter the financial services industry so that I could work closely with individuals and businesses who were in search of professionals who engage in truly comprehensive financial planning. Today, the most rewarding part of my work is when my clients have “peace of mind” that they can dream their dreams and live their life knowing they can trust me because, in my mind, they are part of the CEC family.

I consider myself lucky to work so closely with my husband, Kevin, who also shares the same passion for making a difference in our client’s lives. When I’m not at work, I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy listening to music, dancing, golfing, walking on the beach, but mostly, I enjoy visiting our son in Charleston, SC. I love being around people too! In fact, I always want to invite one more person to the party -- you included! 

Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)

Licenses
FINRA Series 7
FINRA Series 66

Education
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Illinois State University (1982)

Professional Memberships
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)

I am the primary financial advisor at Creason-Edwards & Cimarolli. I joined the firm in 2008 after owning my own insurance and financial services firm for 15 years. I am responsible for helping clients identify their financial goals and ultimately, find solutions that help them achieve their vision of financial security. 

In 1982, I married Debi Creason which explains Creason-Edwards in the firm name. We have been blessed with one son, Brandon, who served the country for eight years in the United States Air Force, including time in Afghanistan. He now works in law enforcement in Charleston, South Carolina. We are extremely proud of him.

In my spare time, I enjoy competitive golf, boating, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Alaska is the only state that remains on my bucket list since family vacations allowed me to visit 48 states by the time I reached 15 years old.

Licenses
FINRA Series 6
FINRA Series 7
FINRA Series 63
FINRA Series 66

Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Education, Illinois State University (1982)
Associate of Arts, Danville Area Community College (1979)

Every day in my position as Wealth Management Assistant, I have the pleasure of interacting with clients to take care of their wealth management needs. What we do makes a huge difference in people’s lives and I love being a part of that! Our office environment is fun, respectful and welcoming and I look forward to coming to work!

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, watching live sporting events and going to concerts. I also love spending time with my dog Bella, and I have a crazy obsession with bows – ask me why when you meet me!

Education
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (2015)

I am thrilled to be a part of the Creason-Edwards & Cimarolli team as a Senior Tax Professional! With a background of more than ten years in tax and accounting for families, businesses, and corporations, I work with clients to provide customized tax strategies that align with their individual goals.   

Outside of the professional sphere, I love spending time with my fiancée, Jennifer, and our beloved dog and three cats in our hometown of O’Fallon, Missouri. I also thoroughly enjoy my time spent outside, whether I’m hunting, fishing, or playing sand volleyball in summer leagues. You might also catch me coaching youth wrestling or practicing jujitsu in my downtime.  

Designations 
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 

Education  
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy, McKendree University (2012)  
Master of Business Administration, McKendree University (2014)   

Professional Memberships  
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 
Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA)