Randall Bastien Bio

In 2003, Randall Bastien began his career as a financial advisor with A.G. Edwards & Sons in Carbondale, IL.  Mr. Bastien transitioned to Alliance Investment Planning Group, a firm he founded along with 3 partners, in December of 2007.  He is currently an independent LPL Financial Advisor working for Alliance Investment Planning Group, which utilizes LPL Financial, the nation's largest independent broker/dealer. *

Randall is a registered securities representative as well as a registered investment advisor representative (with LPL Financial), offering access to commission-based investments, fee-based planning and advisory services, and insurance products such as annuities, life & health, and long-term care.  Being an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Mr. Bastien is capable of providing all types of investing and retirement planning services.

Before becoming a financial advisor, Randall spent 28 years as a self-employed, third generation owner/operator of Bastien Seed Company in Vergennes, IL.

Mr. Bastien lives in DuQuoin, IL with his wife (of 30 years) Carol.  They have 2 sons - Nolan of Indianapolis, IN, and Collin of Nashville, TN.  Nolan is a fireman and his wife Jennifer teaches 6th grade Art.  Collin works as a contract auditor for General Dynamics and is attending classes to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM Professional.  Randall is a lifelong resident of Southern Illinois.  He enjoys being outdoors in beautiful Southern Illinois and is a year-round duck hunting enthusiast.

*  As reported in Financial Planning Magazine June 96-2007, based on total revenue.