Peter Donovan is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arax Advisory Partners and previously worked at Summit X, LLC for nine years. He serves on the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee for Incarnate Word Academy and acts as a trustee for his parent's trust. He is also involved in insurance agencies and refers investment advisors to a proprietary data archiving and compliance software firm. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, and distinguishes itself by using performance-based fee arrangements and carried interest structures for certain qualified investors and private funds.

Adam Bippen is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Summit Wealth Strategies and the University of Missouri. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies.

Trisha Koontz is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Summit Wealth Strategies, Commerce Brokerage Services, and Commerce Bank. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets through a team of over 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a mix of internal portfolio management and third-party models.

Michael Ott is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Chesterfield, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arax Advisory Partners in 2025, he worked at Summit X, LLC for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Ott owns Legacy Performance Academy, a baseball training business, and is involved with Legacy Performance Zone, a land holding company. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets across more than 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting. Arax distinguishes itself with performance-based fee arrangements, carried interest structures, and an active insurance brokerage business.

Seth Roggenkamp is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Chesterfield, MO. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Summit Wealth Strategies. Seth’s background includes a decade as a student before entering the advisory field. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, managing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets through more than 200 advisors.

Kayla Nieman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Summit X, LLC for nine years prior to joining Arax in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Troop 98. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services to pooled private funds, utilizing a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation.

Joseph Curtis is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Summit Wealth Strategies and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, using a combination of internal management and third-party models to implement client objectives.

Kelly Stilts is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with one year of experience in the financial advisory industry. Prior to joining Arax, Stilts held various roles at Centene Corporation from 2011 to 2023 and has been involved with 1st Phorm since 2024. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, employing a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives. The firm is notable for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried-interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

Carlton Dick is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked for Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Summit X LLC for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as a licensed insurance agent involved in life insurance through Ash Brokerage/PKS Financial. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies, and is noted for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and active insurance brokerage operations.

Brent Spicuzza is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Summit X, LLC for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of Summit Bancshares, Inc., a bank holding company, and manages a residential property in a college town. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies.

Deborah Edwards is a CFP® professional at Arax Advisory Partners with 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Summit X, LLC for nine years before joining Arax Advisory Partners. In addition to her advisory role, Edwards is an insurance agent affiliated with Ash Brokerage. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth management firm overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies.