Miranda Hagar is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management with four years of industry experience. Before joining Acropolis in 2022, she held roles at United Health Group, Palm Health, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Outside of finance, she previously worked with Sumits Yoga for two years and has experience with Dale Carnegie Training and the University of Missouri. Acropolis Investment Management, LLC is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a data-driven asset allocation framework to construct diversified portfolios and maintains a distinct retirement practice focused on union workplaces, managing over $2.6 billion in discretionary assets.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Distributors Inc. and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he jointly owns a vacation property in Panama City Beach, Florida. 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 uses a multi-brand operating model that leverages LPL platform programs and technology to deliver tailored investment advice and manage a high client load across its 91 advisors.

Jennifer Lissner is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management. She worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and has been self-employed throughout her career. Outside of finance, she is an author and novelist based in St. Louis, having published several books including "The United Corps" and "Officers Training School." Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm that provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm uses a data-driven asset-allocation framework to construct diversified portfolios emphasizing tax efficiency and low turnover.

Kevin Daniel is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Plancorp, LLC and previously spent ten years at Ernst & Young LLP. Plancorp, LLC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and tax preparation services grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and a focus on fiduciary practices.

Brian Wiedermann is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Plancorp, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Plancorp, formerly Plancorp, Inc., since 2000. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, business owner succession planning, and tax preparation services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory with documented Investment Policy Statements and incorporates discretionary and non-discretionary management, tax-aware strategies, and due diligence on third-party managers.

Susan Conrad is a financial advisor at Plancorp, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Plancorp since 2011. Plancorp serves individuals including high-net-worth clients, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, business owner succession planning, and tax preparation services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and documented Investment Policy Statements, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management across various asset classes while incorporating tax-aware strategies.

Adam Clark is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Deloitte Tax LLP, Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC, and AdvicePeriod, LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is involved with ITWA CPA Tax Services, providing CPA services unrelated to investments. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of over 100 advisors and affiliated businesses.

Corey Breneman is a financial advisor at Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wealth Management since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and sole owner of an accounting firm providing personal and corporate tax services, and he serves as treasurer for Main Street Church, a nonprofit organization. Wealth Management Nebraska LLC serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering discretionary asset management, fiduciary services, and financial planning. The firm employs broadly diversified, passively managed portfolios with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy and supports other advisors through back-office and recordkeeping services.

Dale Huber is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC in Saint Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 10 years before joining Cornerstone and LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through related business entities. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plans, and other advisers, managing $4.93 billion in discretionary assets as of year-end 2025. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis for portfolio management and offers a range of advisory programs and retirement plan consulting services.

Matthew Schellman is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC in Des Peres, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he operates The Schellman Group, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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, utilizing a combination of in-house advisors, third-party portfolio managers, and algorithm-driven models to tailor investment advice to client goals.

Brian Watson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Plancorp, LLC since 2020 and previously spent two years at Edward Jones. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and related services. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory–based investment approach, offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides tax-aware portfolio reviews and in-house tax preparation.

Patrick Ritter is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Core Planning in Ofallon, MO. He has held positions at firms including Kemper, Krilogy, Compass Retirement Solutions, Wells Fargo, and Fiduciary Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a talent development consultant with Kemper. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services for qualified plans. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Devin Ploesser is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Plancorp, LLC and has prior experience with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with wealth management, investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, business succession planning, and tax preparation services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and incorporates documented Investment Policy Statements, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with tax-aware strategies such as tax-loss harvesting.

Kara Brockmeier is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with NWF Advisory Services Inc and has previously worked with firms including Royal Alliance Associates and Premier Financial Partners. Brockmeier provides pro bono financial coaching for low-income families through the United Way, focusing on budgeting and general financial planning. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets across more than 100 advisory representatives, serving primarily individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes a technology-driven, open-architecture platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Scott Blattel is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Blattel has been associated with Blattel and Associates since 2000 and Cutter & Company Brokerage, Inc. from 2000 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Blattel & Associates, where he offers term insurance products through Banner Life. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Michael Ott is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Summit X, LLC and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a baseball training business called Legacy Performance Academy, LLC. Arax Advisory Partners provides wealth management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both traditional and alternative investments supported by in-house teams and third-party analytics.

Andrew Nicholl is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. in Maryland Heights, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. Nicholl has been with First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2003 and operates a sole proprietorship providing consulting and sales of insurance and financial products. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm delivers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, asset management, and third-party asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Dawn Abernathy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently affiliated with Core Planning, where she has worked since 2024. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo, Edward Jones, Ellevest, and Compass Retirement Group. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Dawn C. Abernathy, LLC, which provides financial education workshops and software consulting. Core Planning offers fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, including ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies with ongoing reviews and uses third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools in managing accounts.

Craig Freebersyser is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. and has previously worked at Cutter & Company, Inc., B. Riley Wealth Management, Merrill, and Ameriprise. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Joseph Kelley is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C., where he has worked since 2008. He has 17 years of industry experience and is based in Chesterfield, MO. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware implementation, and low turnover, utilizing a mix of equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.