Joseph Guerra is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates and Adero Partners. Guerra has also held roles outside the advisory industry, including work at Texas State Tubes and Texas State University. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Jonathan Derby is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC for five years and led Derby and Company Inc for 29 years. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Kelli Adams is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at GW & Wade LLC and GW & Wade Asset Management Company. Outside of her advisory role, she has minimal involvement as an investment property owner. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Sean McGinn is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Raymond James Financial Services, and Rockwood Wealth Management. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Matthew Villers is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has prior experience at Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC and Fidelity Investments. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Karen Baer is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, LLC, Bridgewater Wealth & Financial Management, LLC, Triton Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with services including investment management, financial and tax planning, family office and business management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies and offers access to private and registered pooled vehicles.

Ryan Kellis is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners Wealth, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Kellis also spent time at the University of Missouri - St. Louis and LeafFilter in roles outside the financial industry. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside specialized tools like trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Emily Allen is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2024. She previously worked at Buckingham Asset Management for nine years and held positions at Posey Capital, Brennan Wealth Advisors, FSC Securities Corporation, and Oppenheimer. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Stephen Sadler is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC based in St. Louis, MO. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience, including 24 years at The Colony Group LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients with a variety of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Robert Hochkins is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC and Telemus Capital LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Christine Suozzi is a CFP® professional based in Albany, NY, with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously held roles at The Colony Group, LLC, Atlas Private Wealth Management, LLC, Capital Financial Services, LLC, and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to private and registered pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Christopher Holton is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. He has previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC for 11 years and Goldman Sachs Wealth Services for 6 years. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Brian Pirri is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at firms including The Colony Group, Connectus Wealth Advisers, and Mintz Levin Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is principal of Business Succession Advisers, LLC, providing strategic planning for business exit plans, and acts as an insurance agent with The Smith Companies LTD. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Michael Garrison is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Strategic Wealth Partners, BMO Harris Bank NA, and Chicago Wealth Management, Inc. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a wide range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Cory Phillips is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Fort Pitt Capital Group, and Edward Jones. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Lori Lustberg is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Pathway Financial Advisors, LLC, Third Eye Associates, Ltd., and Gallagher, Flynn Financial Advisors. She also operated her own legal and advisory practices under Lori Lustberg, Esq. LLC and Lori Lustberg LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to private and registered pooled vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, private funds, and specialized tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Ismar Zildzic is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with The Colony Group, LLC and previously worked at Hoylecohen LLC. Zildzic is based in Sacramento, CA. He is affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, an enterprise firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of wealth management and advisory services, employing a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Mark Derby is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and holds 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC for five years and ran Derby And Company Inc. for 32 years. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Andrew D'Aprile is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2025 and previously was with InterOcean Capital and Deloitte Tax. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial and tax planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies with access to private funds and specialized portfolio management tools.

Aaron Cohen is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at The Colony Group, LLC, GYL Financial Synergies, LLC, and Financial Partners Capital Management, Inc. Prior to joining Focus Partners, Cohen spent over three decades at Financial Partners Capital Management. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework that incorporates fundamental and quantitative analysis, trend-following, options overlays, and integration of legacy strategies.