Anthony Gitcho is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Financial & Tax Architects, he worked at Prudential Advisors and Colonial Life. Before his career in financial advising, he spent over a decade at Lumiere Place Casino. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” using ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.

Christopher Swenson is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2013 and previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years. He is also involved in investment advisory activities through related business entities. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to manage portfolios and supports over 12,000 clients with more than $4.9 billion in discretionary assets under management.

Ryan Klump is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC, holding the Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Saxony Capital Management since 2004 and has also been affiliated with Patrick Capital Markets, LLC during multiple periods. Klump serves as a partner/shareholder in several holding companies connected to his firm and participates as an advisory board member for a local bank. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model with 38 advisors and offers discretionary asset management alongside hourly or flat-fee consulting, employing a range of investment strategies and third-party manager due diligence.

Andrew Claus is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 1 year of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2014. Financial & Tax Architects, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm utilizes proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” involving exchange-traded funds, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client accounts managed on a discretionary basis.

Joseph Weinbauer is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher & Company since 2010 and serves as Managing Principal of Weinbauer Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in the St. Louis community, serving as Treasurer for the St. Louis Junior Invitational, President of the Hill Business Association, and a Board Director at Norwood Hills Country Club. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets through a variety of platforms and tailored investment strategies.

Andrew Mullican is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has concurrently held positions at the University of Illinois - Springfield and Edwardsville School District for over a decade each. Visionary Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based strategies and separately managed accounts, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Laura Fenton is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2014. In addition to her advisory role, she manages Fenton Financial Group, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-brand model and integrates advisor-led discretionary management with LPL-sponsored programs and technology to support a large client base.

Brian Wolfe is a ChFC® designated financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Advisors since 2013 and also operated Independence Wealth Advisory INC, providing financial planning and advisory services. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, managing a total platform of approximately $1.39 billion in assets.

Madyson Tracy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. in Manchester, MO, with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services, Securian Financial Services, and Renaissance Financial. Tracy also has roles related to fixed insurance product sales and securities advisory through Renaissance Financial. BFC PLANNING, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and manages approximately $3.8 billion in assets through a network of independent adviser representatives using various program structures and investment strategies.

Leslie Garrison is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Leslie worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth from 2015 to 2018. Leslie has been associated with LPL Financial and Cornerstone Wealth Management since 2018. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of advisor-led management and LPL-sponsored programs to tailor investment advice to client goals.

Jennifer Bruer is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as vice president of J&L Sprinkler Systems, a lawn irrigation business. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-team model with 38 advisors and offers a range of investment strategies including discretionary asset management and third-party manager due diligence.

Curtis Shillingsford is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Private Client Services, Tap Consulting LLC, Severin Investments, and Wells Fargo. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, operating both discretionary and consultative platforms.

Mark Minton is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cornerstone and LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Comprehensive Benefits LLC, an insurance agency that sells Medicare-related plans. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through advisor-led discretionary management and various LPL-sponsored programs, emphasizing tailored investment advice and continuous account supervision.

Aaron Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC (DBA: Triada Advisors) since 2019 and previously held roles at Mastercard Inc, Cushman & Wakefield Inc, and BKD, LLP. Thompson provides investment advisory services through Cornerstone Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor separate from LPL Financial. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with an in-house research team and a range of investment delivery options, combining large-scale advisory operations with additional financial products and services.

Jerod Bland is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC. He is also involved with the Chamberlin Group, where he provides insurance and non-legal estate planning administrative services. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a network of affiliated offices, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with tailored client profiles and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Jason Stroede is a financial advisor with Sowell Management based in Belleville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He is also the founder and owner of Clarus Wealth Management, an investment advisory and insurance business that includes services related to Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designations. Additionally, Stroede has ownership in an e-commerce website, Madrigear. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes various management styles and offers model portfolios, sub-advisory relationships, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Benjamin Klutenkamper is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC. He has prior experience at Private Client Services, TAP Consulting, LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tutoring for licensing and CFP exams through Varsity Tutors. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm overseeing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and consultative investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments.

Robert Drury II is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Private Client Services and Investment Planners, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage through multiple companies, earning compensation on sales of insurance products. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Sean Wiegert is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Merrill, Citigroup, and Bank of America. In addition to his advisory role, he provides retirement plan participants with personalized investment advice related to distribution options at Principal Advised Services. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizes model portfolios with asymmetric rebalancing, and works with multiple sub-advisers and custodians.

Giovanni Ferrara is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with several firms, including The Chamberlin Group and C2P Capital Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory role, he provides administrative support and non-legal estate planning services, including insurance and annuity solutions, through The Chamberlin Group. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management to a wide client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, using model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.