Paul Hardin is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. in Jerseyville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with BFC Planning and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Hardin serves as vice president of the City of Jerseyville Police Pension Fund and is a board member and secretary for St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, and pension plans through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various sub-advisory and institutional platforms, employing a range of investment strategies while excluding futures, hedge funds, and digital assets.

Brian Price is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65-licensed advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC since 2021 and previously held positions at Charter Communications, Hussmann Corporation, Xavier University, and The Men's Wearhouse. Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, institutions, and state or municipal entities. The firm offers customized portfolio management using proprietary models that incorporate low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, with a focus on long-term investment strategies and specialized retirement plan advisory and trust administration services.

John Head is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ohio National Financial Services and The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Finance Chair on the board of the nonprofit Generate Health and operates an e-commerce business specializing in collectible items. ON Investment Management Company is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of third-party investment programs and IAR-directed portfolios.

Nicholas Gehrs is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC, Cutter and Company, and founded Green Bridge Wealth Advisors, where he continues to serve as a financial consultant and owner. 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 Beck is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 38 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Green Bridge Wealth Advisors, Cutter and Company, and J.J.B. Hilliards, W.L. Lyons, LLC. He is also involved in managing and operating Green Bridge Wealth Advisors as a financial consultant and owner. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors overseeing 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 through both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jessica Durand is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2019 and BPS Financial Advisors since 2018. Prior to her advisory roles, she was affiliated with Blackburn College from 2014 to 2018. First Heartland Consultants provides advisory services to 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, and various asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Schlef is a financial advisor with Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. Schlef has worked at Century Securities Associates, Inc. since 2004 and is currently affiliated with both Cape Investment Advisory and American Global Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an agent with Financial Independence Group, where he is involved in the sales of insurance and fixed annuities. Cape Investment Advisory provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm operates a multi-office network with approximately 40 advisors serving about 1,624 clients and employs a flexible investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis along with third-party asset managers.

Stanford Lindquist III is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Saint Peters, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 1993. Lindquist is also an officer at Wealth Concepts, Corp., an independent insurance agency. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $3.33 billion across about 14,700 clients through a variety of managed programs using model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Jason Grosse is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Washington, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2015 and has also worked at Matthew Haeffner Financial Services LLC since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Grosse Financial Services LLC and Matthew Haeffner Financial Services LLC in non-investment related capacities. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory to manage assets.

Andrew Kinney is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in St. Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors and its affiliated firm J. W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, Kinney works as an independent agent in fixed insurance sales, including life, health, and long-term care insurance. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Matthew Haeffner is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His career includes ownership and management roles in several businesses, including Haeffner Cattle Company and multiple LLCs. Outside of financial services, he is involved in cattle farming. Money Concepts Advisory Service (MCAS) offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and portfolio strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory.

Nathan Watson is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lockton Investment Securities, The Leaders Group, Inc., Brokerage Unlimited Inc, and AXA Advisors, LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold allocations, supplemented by strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Brian Todd is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards since 2022 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as power of attorney for his mother. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management consulting, brokerage services, insurance products, and certain M&A advisory services.

Brian Lich is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Eureka, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Money Concepts since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Lich is involved in health and Medicare insurance sales and serves as a benefits consultant through Wealth Concepts Inc. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers multiple managed programs using model portfolios, IAR-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

James Obrien is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Saint Peters, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 1996 and previously operated as James T. O'Brien CPA from 1991 to 2019. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in client assets through model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by third-party managers and advanced platform services.

Terra Gordon is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of advising, she works as an independent contractor for Instacart, providing grocery shopping services. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment management solutions that combine proprietary strategies with third-party models, supported by in-house equity and fixed-income research and an internal trading desk.

Klinton Silvey is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in financial services since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, Silvey serves as an associate pastor and is a certified personality trainer with Ntrinsx. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory to manage approximately $3.33 billion across 14,700 clients.

Joann Kirchhofer is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Money Concepts since 2002 and has operated her own CPA practice since 1990. Kirchhofer serves as a trustee and participates in an investment club, reflecting involvement in both financial and community activities. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers multiple managed programs using a combination of model portfolios, adviser-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Carl Thoenen is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2010 and also maintains a long-standing association with Aag Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Thoenen serves as Vice President on the board of the charity The Cries of a Child and is actively involved in his community through leadership roles with a local Boy Scout troop and a church men's group. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house investment management team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Jacob Mitchell is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment, he co-founded and serves as COO of Wild M Brands, LLC, a manufacturing and consumer product sales company. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisor-led consulting with strategic model portfolios developed by an in-house investment research team.