The people who work at KCH Financial not only have the knowledge and experience to help you pursue your financial goals, but they also happen to be extremely great folks, too! Our staff is always ready to address your concerns, answer your questions, and put you at ease.
Brian Keister
Senior Financial Consultant
Brian, the senior financial consultant at KCH Financial, has been a financial advisor for more than 30 years. He has an MBA with a specialization in finance from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and has obtained the following advanced designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification, Certified Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®), and Certified Funds Specialist® (CFS®). Brian is a member of the Institute of Certified Financial Planners, the National Planned Giving Committee, and the River Bend Growth Association. He has also served as a member on boards for Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, the River Bend United Way, and the Oasis Women's Center.
Brian and his wife, Terri, have been married for 41 years and have three children: Sara, Jacob, and Joshua. Both Brian and Terri are lifetime residents of the area.
Jody Chiapelli
Financial Consultant
Jody is a financial consultant at KCH Financial. He joined the team in 1999. He graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialization in finance. He has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM since 2009.
Jody and his wife, Dayna, live in Edwardsville. They have two grown children, Kylie and Kaden. In his spare time, Jody enjoys playing any sport (soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, etc.) and is an avid Blues, Cardinals, and Chelsea fan.
Sara Hinthorne
Financial Consultant
Sara joined the team in 2002 and is a financial consultant at KCH Financial. She also is Brian's daughter. Sara graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialization in finance. Sara has obtained her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification.
Sara and her husband, Travis, and their two children, Jaxson and Madelyn, live in Bethalto. In her spare time, Sara enjoys watching her kids play sports and spending time with family and friends.
Joshua Keister
Financial Consultant
Joshua joined the team in 2013 and is a financial consultant at KCH Financial. Joshua also is Brian's son. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in business administration with specializations in finance and computer management information systems in 2018.
Joshua and his wife, Hannah, and his son, Wesley, live in Bethalto. Joshua enjoys spending time with computers, sports, family, and friends.
Terri Keister
Office Manager
Terri is Brian's wife and the office manager at KCH Financial. In addition, she assists with strategic planning for the practice and keeps the office technology running and up to date. Terri retired from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, where she taught computer courses at the School of Business. Terri earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from SIUE. In her spare time, Terri enjoys redecorating her home, going to the lake, boating, doing craft projects, and spending time with her family.
Mary Burnett
Client Service
Mary joined the team in 2007 and takes care of the client-service tasks at the office. She is the one who calls to remind you of appointments. Mary lives next door to the office and enjoys spending her spare time with family and friends.
Danielle Wright
Client Service
Danielle joined the team in 2019 and takes care of the client-service tasks at the office. Danielle has been a lifelong resident of Bethalto. She and her husband, Aaron, and their two kids, Jaxon and Dorsey, enjoy spending their spare time with family and friends.
Abby Carter
Client Service
Abby joined the team in 2022 and takes care of the client service tasks at the office. She is the one who calls you to set up your annual review appointment. Abby lives in Edwardsville and enjoys spending her free time reading, watching shows, and being a cheer coach for Triad High School.