Rocco Fiordelisi III is a financial advisor at Dana Investment Advisors Inc with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Unified Financial Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PGIM Investments LLC. He is based in Webster Groves, MO. Dana Investment Advisors manages approximately $6.1 billion for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and public sector entities. The firm employs relative-value and concentrated equity strategies alongside fixed-income approaches, integrating ESG and faith-based screening upon client request.

Patrick Doyle is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. He is also registered with LPL Financial, where he has worked concurrently since 2015. 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 a multi-brand operating model supported by LPL platform programs and technology to manage a high client load across its 91 advisors.

Melissa Busso is a financial advisor at Western Wealth Management LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Western Wealth Management, she worked at Jumet Financial for nine years. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a decentralized network of investment adviser representatives.

Gordon Haave is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC since 2016 and has held roles at Agora Trust Ltd. since 2013. Haave is also involved as a managing director at Agora Trust Ltd. and holds indirect ownership interests in media and compliance support companies. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to 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, and also offers sub-advisory services to other registered investment advisers.

Mark Gregor is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC in St. Louis, MO. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include financial advisor positions at Members 1st Credit Union and First Missouri Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, Gregor serves as a pastor at Owensville Christian Church and is treasurer and a board member of Mission to Russia. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, school districts, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, ERISA 3(38) investment fiduciary services, and access to third-party money managers through discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Adam Klumb is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement in Brentwood, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for two years before joining MissionSquare Retirement and MissionSquare Wealth Management. His background also includes roles at the University of Missouri and Hy-Vee. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofits by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through a multi-team structure, utilizing investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Brian Redders is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Private Client Services. Redders is a principal of an independent registered investment advisor, Tap Consulting LLC dba Genex Consulting, which he has been involved with since 2008. Summit Financial, LLC is a 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, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Michael Cleveland is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2021, following a prior five-year tenure at US Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a condominium rental business in Sint Maarten. UMB Financial Services, Inc. primarily serves institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program, offering multiple investment program options and access to a range of fixed income and equity instruments. The firm employs both model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and operates as a registered municipal advisor and FINRA-member broker-dealer affiliated with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.

David Sink is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Visionary Wealth Advisors since 2015. Visionary Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities through a multi-advisor team structure managing several billion dollars for a few thousand clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Michele Laws is a financial advisor at Portside Wealth Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including TownSquare Capital, Allegis Investment Services, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in divorce financial education as a monthly speaker at a divorce workshop and is a board member for Divorce Dollars & Sense. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and client education using a blend of investment approaches combined with affiliated legal and accounting expertise.

James Mc Key is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Engineered Corrosion Solutions, Marsh McLennan, and the University of Mississippi. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plans, and other advisers by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and third-party manager referrals. The firm manages $4.93 billion in discretionary assets and employs a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis across various investment vehicles with tailored account supervision.

Gaines Smith is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kovack Securities Inc., Resource Horizons Investment Advisory, Inc., and previously operated Gaines Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is president of Smith & Sons Firearms, a firearms and sporting goods retail business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs, utilizing an Envestnet-supported workflow and both internal and third-party investment models.

Eric Meyer is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has held various roles across industries including security, pharmaceuticals, and academia, beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Foundations, he worked at The Chamberlin Group and GardaWorld Security among other organizations. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizes model portfolios with asymmetric rebalancing, and offers services through a broad network of affiliated offices and advisors.

Ryan Laux is a financial advisor with Advisory Solutions Group and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked at various firms including Edward Jones, Stifel Nicolaus, and Cetera Advisors. Outside of finance, he owns and operates businesses related to firearms and professional clothing for law enforcement and emergency services, as well as serving as lead pyrotechnician for Premier Pyrotechnics. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients and other registered investment advisory firms, offering financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm uses a combination of quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies along with turnkey back-office services for RIAs.

Nathaniel Mayes is a financial advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Midwestern Securities, Neighbors Credit Union, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, he has a background that includes involvement with the Contemporary Art Museum and several local businesses in St. Louis, MO. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management services, combining discretionary model portfolios with non-discretionary recommendations and third-party management through platforms like Envestnet.

Tim Mackowiak is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Saxony Capital Management, LLC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Securities, First Clearing, Ameriprise, and Merrill. 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 a range of investment approaches, including discretionary asset management and third-party advisory services.

Todd Birkenholz is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Summit Financial in 2024, he worked at Private Client Services, LLC and Tap Consulting, LLC, among other firms. He also serves as a board member of the St. Louis Pros Baseball Club, a nonprofit youth baseball organization. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm overseeing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches to investment management.

Donald Gaston is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and various other firms. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning mainly for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm uses proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” with monthly account reviews and offers retirement-plan consulting, educational seminars, and ancillary services such as estate-planning preparation tools.

Brent De Rossett is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Brent is co-owner and managing partner of Advocate CPAs & Advisors, LLC, a CPA and tax firm, and serves on several homeowner association boards in volunteer roles. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-team model and offers discretionary asset management alongside hourly and flat-fee financial planning, utilizing varied investment strategies and third-party manager due diligence.

Regina Crook is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Cornerstone since 2019, following prior roles at Fiduciary Advisors Inc. and CC Industries Inc. 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. The firm uses a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, wrap-fee programs, and LPL-sponsored investment platforms to tailor advice based on client goals.