Michelle Borawski is a financial advisor at Park Avenue Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms, including Guardian Life Insurance Company and AE Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a small business called Perfectly Smudged and is involved in pet sitting through Rover. Park Avenue Investment Advisory provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm generally manages client assets on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and third-party investment managers accessed via technology platforms, and offers supplemental services such as financial planning and business exit consulting.

Douglas Rothermich is a financial advisor at Fidelis Capital with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at TIAA-CREF Trust Co., FSB for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes investment-related content to Kiplinger without compensation. Fidelis Capital Partners provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic and non-profit organizations, and other business entities. The firm employs a blend of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to guide portfolio management, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services alongside financial planning and business consulting.

Spencer Barr is a financial advisor at Syntegra Private Wealth Group LLC in Chesterfield, MO, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Syntegra, he worked at Private Client Services and OSAIC, and has a background that includes roles outside the financial industry. Syntegra Private Wealth Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, employing a range of quantitative and fundamental investment techniques along with tailored discretionary portfolio management.

Kirby Cundiff is a CFP® and CFA® with five years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with FEFA Financial and has previously worked at VCI Wealth Management LLC, FEFA Asset Management, LLC, AE Wealth Management, LLC, and FEFA, LLC. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as an adjunct professor of accounting and financial management at the University of Maryland Global Campus. FEFA Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and wrap-fee services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, focusing on equities and ETFs tailored to client risk profiles.

Donald Vaught is a financial advisor with Adk Wealth Advisory Group in Creve Coeur, MO. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kraft, Davis and Associates, LLC since 2015 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2007. ADK Wealth Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides fee-based investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages portfolios using both fundamental and technical analysis, offering discretionary management, dynamic currency hedging, and a combination of wrap and non-wrap account structures.

Samuel Hunsicker is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with Brand Asset Management Group, Inc., bringing two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Moneta Group and Stifel Financial Corp and has a background that includes time at Samford University. Brand Asset Management Group provides discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-asset, multi-style, multi-manager approach and offers services including a turnkey wealth management program and family office solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Andrew Mc Cluer is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with MBM Wealth Consultants, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and The Vanguard Group, Inc. MBM Wealth Consultants is an independent advisory firm managing approximately $418 million in client assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs a model-based portfolio management approach using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios to clients’ risk tolerances and liquidity needs.

Michael Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Capital Management Services, Inc. in Manchester, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Cutter & Company Brokerage, Inc. since 2004. Capital Management Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and employee benefit plans, managing approximately $141.5 million on a discretionary basis. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and it also manages accounts for other investment advisers while utilizing a turnkey asset management platform for operational functions.

Kristin Sullivan is a financial advisor at MBM Wealth Consultants, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Larson Financial Group, Smith Moore & Co., and Scottrade. MBM Wealth Consultants provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages client assets through tailored model portfolios using individual securities, ETFs, options, and other investment vehicles, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jason Sherman is a financial advisor with IFC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Sherman is also a co-owner of Spectrum Retirement Solutions LLC, where he provides financial and insurance services. IFC is a team-based firm serving individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $110 million in client assets and offers financial planning, consultations, and investment management using mutual funds, ETFs, and independent sub-advisors.

Terry Moyers Jr. is a financial advisor with Syntegra Private Wealth Group LLC in Chesterfield, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Securities America, Arbor Point Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Moyers also conducts insurance sales as part of his professional activities. Syntegra Private Wealth Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses discretionary portfolio management with firm-developed model portfolios and incorporates a variety of quantitative and fundamental investment techniques.

Jacob Turner is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Moment Private Wealth since 2021. His prior experience includes roles with Mosaic Family Wealth and several professional baseball organizations. Moment Private Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning tailored to clients’ financial situations and goals. The firm emphasizes a long-term, low-cost, diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates financial planning with portfolio management.

Kyle Jones is a financial advisor with FYRA Capital Management in St. Charles, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including Calton & Associates, Inc. and Wamhoff Financial Planning, and serves as a managing member of Equitas Accounting, LLC, which provides tax preparation and related accounting services. FYRA Capital Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates. The firm utilizes a diversified investment approach involving asset allocation across equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis alongside third-party managers.

Ryan Green is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Brand Asset Management Group, Inc. since 2009. Brand Asset Management Group provides discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers tailored services such as Mosaic Wealth Management© and a Brand Family Office for high net worth clients, using a multi-asset, multi-style approach with a focus on continuous personal consultation.

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor with Capital Management Services, Inc. in Manchester, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with World Equity Group, Inc. since 2007 and National Financial Services since 1989. Outside of advisory work, he assists high school juniors and seniors through College Funding Solutions to select appropriate colleges and careers. Capital Management Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy using mutual funds and ETFs and manages accounts for other investment advisers in addition to retail clients.

Norman Eccarius is a financial advisor with Horter Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AE Wealth Management, Asset Protection Strategies, Center Street Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. Additionally, he operates Eccarius Financial, where he is involved in insurance sales and services. Horter Investment Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and insurance-company clients. The firm utilizes multi-manager portfolios and alternative investment options, with investment decisions guided by an Investment Committee that offers various model and custom portfolios.

Luke Turner is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Moment Private Wealth, LLC since 2021 and previously spent five years at Mosaic Family Wealth, LLC. Luke is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Moment Private Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, generally requiring a $500,000 minimum account size. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management combined with comprehensive financial planning, using long-term, low-cost, diversified asset allocation strategies grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.

William Weckback is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with MBM Wealth Consultants, LLC since 2013 and also operates BW Wealth Consulting, LLC, a separate business entity for tax purposes. MBM Wealth Consultants provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages client assets using tailored model portfolios that emphasize individual equity and debt securities, ETFs, and options, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Patricia Warner is a financial advisor at Terril & Company with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and is based in Saint Louis, MO. Terril & Company is a six-advisor team that provides discretionary investment management and consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach supplemented by technical and cyclical methods, managing portfolios with a long-term perspective and a broad range of investment types, including derivatives and alternative assets.

Stephen Tichacek is a financial advisor with The Yanker Group in Manchester, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and has been with The Yanker Group and LPL Financial LLC since 2023. The Yanker Group is a small team providing fee-based discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and retirement plan clients. The firm employs a range of custodial and program platforms through LPL Financial and utilizes diverse investment vehicles, with portfolio oversight involving fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory.