Andrew Claus is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, where he has worked since 2014. He is based in St. Louis, MO, and has 0 years of industry experience listed. 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.

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® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC since 2013. He previously worked at Independent Living Financial from 2013 to 2024. Wolfe is also the owner of Independence Wealth Advisory Inc., where he is involved in financial planning and advisory services. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a large network of advisors and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor client strategies, typically delivering portfolio services on a non-discretionary basis.

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 six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Private Client Services, Tap Consulting LLC dba Genex Consulting, 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 about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to accommodate various client needs.

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 with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and involvement with The Chamberlin Group, where he provides insurance, annuity solutions, and administrative support for estate planning. Bland also conducts financial literacy seminars through the local chapter of the American Financial Education Alliance. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients through nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and a broad range of investment products.

Jason Stroede is a financial advisor with Sowell Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He is the founder and owner of Clarus Wealth Management, an investment advisory and insurance services business where he also holds the designation of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. In addition, Stroede has ownership in an e-commerce website, madrigear.com. Sowell Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, registered investment advisers, and institutions. The firm operates a multi-branch independent-contractor model with over 100 advisors and provides a range of support services, managing portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and debt securities through various investment styles and third-party platforms.

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.

Giovanni Ferrara is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with The Chamberlin Group, C2P Capital Advisory Group, and RJR Partners. He also provides insurance and non-legal estate planning administrative services as an independent insurance agent. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,600 clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives.

Lisa Pogorzelski is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has nine years of industry experience and has worked at firms including PNC Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a primarily long-term, fundamental-analysis driven approach, offering portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income securities, with ongoing monitoring and supplemental services such as financial planning and ERISA consulting.

Jeffrey Snodgrass is a financial advisor at Wedmont Private Capital with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Passport Wealth Management and XYPN Invest. Wedmont Private Capital provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, charities, corporations, and employee benefit plans, utilizing a primarily passive investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm is notable for its fixed advisory fee structure and selective use of specialized strategies such as long/short direct indexing implemented through outside managers.

Scott Peterson is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining Financial & Tax Architects in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent offering a range of insurance products. 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 investment strategies using exchange-traded funds, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.

Grant Keifer is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co., UBS, and the University of Mississippi. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes advisor-led discretionary management alongside LPL-sponsored programs and integrates in-house advisors, third-party portfolio managers, and algorithm-driven models to tailor investment advice to client goals.