Cliff Laine

Cliff Laine is Vice President - Investments at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. in Peoria, IL, where he provides comprehensive financial planning, asset allocation, and portfolio construction services to clients. His responsibilities include advising individuals and business owners on retirement strategies, education planning, trust and estate solutions, and insurance needs, with a special focus on tailoring investment solutions to unique client objectives.

He has over a decade of experience in financial services, having previously served as Assistant Vice President - Investment Services at Alliance Benefit Group of Illinois and as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Cliff specializes in wealth management across multiple asset classes, primarily focusing on equities, fixed income, managed portfolios, and retirement plan solutions for individuals, families, and small business owners.

Cliff holds a degree from UCLA Anderson School of Management, has completed the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership School, and earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing and Biology from Eastern Illinois University. He is recognized for his client-first approach and has contributed to enhanced financial security for clients in Central Illinois through thoughtful investment planning and a consistent focus on trust and integrity.