Samuel Miller is a financial advisor with Adk Wealth Advisory Group in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Kraft, Davis & Associates, LLC (doing business as ADK Wealth Advisory Group) since 2015 and has an ongoing association with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Miller serves as a notary public in Missouri, providing services without charge to clients, friends, and family. ADK Wealth Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers fee-based investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including retirement-plan advisory and customized planning, with investment programs delivered through LPL-sponsored platforms.

Stephanie Longanecker is a financial advisor at Universal Financial Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. from 2018 to 2026. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder of Pages by Stephanie, a separate business venture. Universal Financial Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages client portfolios with an emphasis on asset allocation and diversification based on Modern and Post-Modern Portfolio Theory, tailoring strategies to client risk tolerance and time horizon.

William Stude is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Zemenick & Walker, Inc. since 1999. He is based in St. Louis, MO, and holds a Series 65 license. Zemenick & Walker, Inc. is an independent, fee-only investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, foundations, endowments, charitable organizations, pensions, and defined contribution retirement plans. The firm uses a team-based process with a predominately non-discretionary model, emphasizing diversification and client approval of trades.

Anthony Striker is a financial advisor at Wheelhouse Advisory Group, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Duncan Financial Management, Inc. and Edward Jones. He has worked at Wheelhouse Advisory Group since 2021. Wheelhouse Advisory Group provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance products to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using fundamental analysis and internally developed models, offering ongoing planning and portfolio oversight under written advisory agreements.

John Sinak is a financial advisor with ADK Wealth Advisory Group in St. Louis, Missouri, holding the Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kraft, Davis and Associates since 2021 and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. ADK Wealth Advisory Group is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with a range of specialized investment and advisory services.

Michael Pompian is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sunpointe Investments since 2016. He is also an author affiliated with John Wiley and Sons. Sunpointe Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans, using a long-term approach that combines fundamental and behavioral analysis with both active and passive strategies.

Robert Jones is a financial advisor at R.T. Jones Capital Equities Management Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at R.T. Jones-affiliated firms since 1987. Jones serves as CEO of R.T. Jones Capital Management Inc. R.T. Jones Capital Equities Management provides fee-only investment management to individuals, corporate pension and retirement plans, trusts, and endowments. The firm utilizes proprietary Artesys model portfolios focused on asset allocation and diversification, offering discretionary portfolio management and digital client communications.

Spencer Seggebruch is a financial advisor at R.T. Jones Capital Equities Management Inc. in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with R.T. Jones Capital Equities Management since 2013. R.T. Jones Capital Equities Management provides fee-only investment management to individuals, corporate pension and retirement plans, trusts, and endowments, utilizing proprietary Artesys model portfolios that focus on asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing. The firm also acts as an ERISA §3(38) investment manager for plan sponsors and serves as a subadviser to a series of collective investment trusts.

Laura Williams Lawrence is a financial advisor with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Archford Capital Strategies since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Boots on the Green and president of the Soccer Booster Club. Archford Capital Strategies provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation approach using a combination of independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and proprietary models, and offers specialized programs such as charitable distribution services and trustee-related offerings.

Nathaniel Gilman is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBF Wealth Advisors since 2022 and has been affiliated with Krilogy Financial, LLC since 2016. RBF Wealth Advisors provides personalized, fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, profit sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a globally diversified approach aligned with modern portfolio theory, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio construction.

Lincoln Sorensen is a financial advisor with Vista Finance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Little River Capital, JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and CIBC USA. He serves as a director at Vista National Bank & Trust, focusing on trust, finance, compliance, and benefits. Vista Finance, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-driven approach using both qualitative and quantitative methods to construct diversified portfolios that may include traditional and alternative investments.

Christopher Michalak is a financial advisor at Meramec Financial Planners, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Clayton Financial Group, LLC, Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC, and Edward Jones. Meramec Financial Planners provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, pooled investment vehicles, and charities. The firm manages approximately $1.13 billion across about 450 client accounts and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to tailor portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance.

Ryan Heidenreich is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He currently works at Sunpointe Investments and previously spent 16 years at American Century Investment Services Inc. and 7 years at American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. Sunpointe Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm’s approach combines fundamental and behavioral analysis, blends active and passive strategies, and offers family-office services along with diversified portfolio management across public and alternative asset classes.

Kevin Kaleta is a financial advisor with Sunpointe Investments in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he was involved with Sugar Smokehouse for six years. Sunpointe Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining active and passive strategies, fundamental and behavioral analysis, and offers family-office services alongside diversified portfolio management.

Sampson Norton is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with The Yanker Group and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, and UMB Financial Services. Norton serves as a board member of the nonprofit Buddy Fund in St. Louis, MO. 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 uses LPL Financial custodial and program platforms, applying fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory to manage portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Laura Paulsell is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at Meramec Financial Planners, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked for nine years at Clayton Financial Group, LLC before joining Meramec Financial Planners in 2025. Meramec Financial Planners LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, ongoing financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, pooled investment vehicles, and charities. The firm manages approximately $1.13 billion across about 450 client accounts, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance using fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Julie Bahr is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Meramec Financial Planners, LLC, where she joined in 2025 after ten years at Clayton Financial Group, LLC. Bahr holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Meramec Financial Planners LLC serves individual clients, small businesses, trusts, estates, pooled investment vehicles, and charities, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory, and operates with a multi-advisor team holding various industry credentials.

John Biedenstein is a financial advisor at Correct Capital Wealth Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing. Correct Capital Wealth Management is a team-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio services, building individualized investment plans through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Carlye Knight is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Yanker Group in Manchester, MO. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial. The Yanker Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement accounts, trusts, and select corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and hourly consulting. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform through LPL Financial and manages approximately $265 million in client assets across a three-advisor team.

Mark Allaria is a financial advisor at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, LTD. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Visionary Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in servicing fixed insurance business as an agent. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $791.8 million and combines traditional wealth management with ERISA fiduciary services, employing quantitative optimization and institutional share-class selection in its investment approach.