Ryan Conley is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, PNC Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, leveraging model strategies, third-party platforms, and technology to deliver tailored investment solutions.

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 CFP®, PFS™, and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and manages roles at Itwa CPA Tax Services and Investtax Wealth Advisers, LLC. His prior work includes positions at AdvicePeriod, LLC, Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC, and Deloitte Tax LLP. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management through a network of advisors using firm-built and customized portfolios, supported by both in-house and third-party managers, and provides access to a broad range of investment tools and affiliated business services.

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.

Christine Wedell is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at RFG Advisory, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Saxony Capital Management. She operates as an owner and advisor of Volare Wealth Advisors, a DBA under RFG Advisory. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes discretionary portfolio management using a variety of model strategies and third-party platforms, and it acts as a sub-adviser to multiple ETFs, serving a broad range of client needs.

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 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.

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 at RFG Advisory, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and American General Securities Incorporated. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Educator Retirement Solutions, through which he teaches Missouri public school educators about their pension systems and defined benefit plan options. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm’s investment approach includes discretionary portfolio management using model strategies, third-party platforms, and access to alternative investments, while also serving as an ERISA fiduciary for retirement accounts.