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 CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and also manages Investtax Wealth Advisers, LLC, and ITWA CPA Tax Services, where he provides CPA services unrelated to investments. Clark has prior experience with Moneta Group Investment Advisors and Deloitte Tax LLP. Mariner Independent serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and both investment and tax advisory services through a platform that integrates institutional and retirement plan resources.

Corey Breneman is a financial advisor at Wealth Management with over 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wealth Management since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, Breneman is president and owner of an accounting firm providing personal and corporate tax and accounting services. He also serves as treasurer for a nonprofit church and is involved with multiple charitable organizations. Wealth Management offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $3.7 billion in client assets and employs a passive investment approach focused on no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and model allocation portfolios with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy.

Dale Huber is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at National Planning Corporation before joining Cornerstone and LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through related business activities. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with asset management and financial planning. The firm utilizes advisor-led discretionary management and various LPL-sponsored programs, combining fundamental and quantitative analysis with continuous account supervision to tailor investment advice to client goals.

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 at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prospera since 2025, alongside running Blattel and Associates since 2000. Outside of advising, he is involved in offering term insurance products through Blattel and Associates. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion across about 207 advisors and offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio management options.

Michael Ott is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Chesterfield, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arax Advisory Partners in 2025, he worked at Summit X, LLC for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Ott owns Legacy Performance Academy, a baseball training business, and is involved with Legacy Performance Zone, a land holding company. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets across more than 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting. Arax distinguishes itself with performance-based fee arrangements, carried interest structures, and an active insurance brokerage business.

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® and holds a Series 66 license, with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., having joined the firm in 2025 after 11 years at Cutter & Company, Inc. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors across 140 offices, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio solutions.

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.

Dannelle Ward is a CFP® with 24 years of experience at Acropolis Investment Management, LLC in Chesterfield, MO, where she has worked since 2002. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and specializes in financial planning and portfolio management. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework driven by long-term data and combines quantitative and fundamental metrics to construct diversified and tax-efficient portfolios.

Corey Gragg is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with AlphaCore Capital LLC and previously worked at Elk River Wealth Management, LLC and American Century Investment Services, Inc. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, incorporating both traditional and alternative strategies, including private equity and private credit, and provides additional services such as tax preparation and ERISA retirement plan advisory.

Keith Klusmeyer is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at RFG Advisory Group since 2014 and previously at LPL Financial from 2010 to 2018. Klusmeyer is also the owner of Educator Retirement Solutions, where he teaches Missouri public school educators about their pension system and pension options. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 178 advisors managing approximately $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, employing a mix of actively managed and passive strategies, direct indexing, and tax-aware approaches.

Patrick Mcandrew is a financial advisor with Core Planning who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Minnesota Life, and currently serves as an insurance agent with Jackson & Jackson Insurance Agents & Brokers and McQueen Kalligan Insurance Services. In addition, Mcandrew has served in the U.S. Army Reserve since 1996 and holds the rank of Platoon Sergeant. Core Planning offers fee-only financial planning and wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) advisory services for qualified retirement plans. The firm uses model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.