Meet Our Team
We want to be your trusted advisor and work to make a positive financial difference in our clients’ lives. Our team is dedicated to open and honest relationships, exceptional client service and clear communication. We've been in Streator for nearly 30 years, helping our neighbors plan for and enjoy comfortable retirements.
Joe Lodes
LPL Financial Advisor
(815) 672-4973
As a dedicated financial advisor, Joe Lodes enjoys helping clients understand investing and organizing their complete financial picture. His collaborative approach focuses on equipping clients with the knowledge and tools they need to pursue their financial goals and build confidence along the way. With a BS in Finance from Saint Louis University and Series 7 and 66 licenses through LPL Financial, Joe brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Previously, he worked within the healthcare industry, helping people navigate their Medicare options.
Outside of the office, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife, Karin, and their five children—Noah, Luke, Henry, Ethan, and Nora. They share a love for attending music and sporting events. Additionally, Joe and Karin are actively involved in their community, serving as house group leaders at their church and contributing to the board of directors for Young Life, a Christian outreach program for high school students.
Patrick Lodes
LPL Financial Advisor
(314) 394-1671
Patrick Lodes has been a financial advisor in the St. Louis area since 2003. Helping clients work towards their financial goals is his main focus. His entire career was spent with Edward Jones before joining Cornerstone in August of 2012. Patrick currently holds the Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations through LPL Financial.
Patrick graduated from Saint Louis University in 2003, majoring in finance. In his free time, Patrick and his wife Joanna enjoy traveling and spending time with their four daughters Maggie, Kara, Sophie, and Molly.
Stacey Soulsby
Office Administrator
815-672-4973
Stacey Soulsby has been serving Cornerstone Wealth Services clients for nearly 10 years, working to deliver highly personalized service. She is the main contact for clients, ensuring that their needs are cared for with an attention to detail that ensures she is finding solutions and attending to all the behind-the-scenes requirements.
Stacey is committed to accuracy, clarity, and efficiency, which helps the office run smoothly and the client experience remain seamless. Before joining Cornerstone Wealth Services, Stacey was in another financial services role for 10 years at a bank, where she honed her client service skills.
Sarah Mattingly
Licensed Administrative Assistant
(314) 394-1671
Sarah Mattingly brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked at Edward Jones and other brokerage firms within St. Louis. She believes in building strong relationships with clients to provide exceptional service and support throughout their financial lives.
Sarah resides in St. Louis Hills with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, watching her children’s sporting events, and volunteering on various committees at her children’s school.
We are supported by a robust operational team through an association with Cornerstone Wealth Services, a nationwide community of independent advisors whose collective mission is to guide successful families to financial confidence using comprehensive wealth strategies. Through Cornerstone, our advisors benefit from shared ideas, best practices and operational resources, which gives us more time to spend with clients.
