John Eric Hoemeyer is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Premier Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and WS Griffith Securities. He serves as a board member for the not-for-profit New Haven Care Center. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment strategies.

Craig Venard is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at OSAIC for 21 years before joining his current firm in 2026. Outside of advising, Venard conducts occasional leadership and communication training seminars and serves on the advisory board of Restore St. Louis, a nonprofit focused on inner-city services. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a mix of firm- and third-party models, employing both passive and active investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

David Wibbenmeyer is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Premier Financial Partners, LLC and Royal Alliance. In addition to his advisory work, he provides traditional insurance products including life, health, and disability insurance through a sole proprietorship. Independent Financial Group serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional accounts, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services using both firm models and third-party asset managers.

Alex Staggenborg is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Saint Louis, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Premier Financial Partners, UBS Financial Services Inc., Riverland Wealth Management, and service in the United States Air Force both active duty and reserves. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic asset allocation and manager selection across passive and active exposures, delivering tailored client strategies through its proprietary and third-party platforms.

Gregory Bersch is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Premier Financial Partners, Osaic Wealth, Royal Alliance Associates, LPL Financial, and WS Griffith Securities. He has also worked with clients of Eric Hoemeyer as a registered assistant. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through multiple platforms, and employs a combination of passive and active strategies with ongoing due diligence.

Ronald Martin Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC and has prior experience at OSAIC, Premier Financial Partners, LLC, and WS Griffith Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of an LLC unrelated to investments. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies that integrate both active and passive investment exposures tailored to client risk profiles.

John M. Hoemeyer is a Certified Financial Planner® affiliated with Independent Financial Group, LLC and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2026, he worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and has a legal background including operating his own law firm focused on estate planning. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs strategic asset allocation with a combination of passive and active investment strategies across various risk profiles.