Joseph Schmidt is a financial advisor at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Archford, he worked with Hartford Athletic and Charleston Battery and has experience in collegiate and high school settings. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a customized, primarily long-term investment approach using various vehicles including independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and private placements, while also offering specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

Robert Freshour is a financial advisor at Markowski Investments with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wealth Quest Planning and Wedgewood Partners, Inc. He has been with Freshour Financial since 2021. Markowski Investments provides personal financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-asset strategic allocation approach that combines technical, fundamental, and chart analysis with cyclical and tactical adjustments, focusing on buy-and-hold strategies complemented by periodic portfolio reviews.

Samuel Hanger is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC since 2015 and previously worked at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. and Private Client Services. He serves on the Foundation Board of Finance Committee at the Southern Illinois College of Belleville, overseeing investments and expenditures. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term portfolio construction using various investment vehicles and specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

Robert Schlueter Jr. is a financial advisor at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Archford since 2013 and previously was with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Private Client Services. Archford Capital Strategies serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a long-term, asset-allocation approach with customized portfolios composed of independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, securities, REITs, options strategies, and proprietary models.

Michael Nichols is a financial advisor with FRA Wealth Management LLC in O'Fallon, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Mutual of America, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Prior to his financial career, he had employment at The Sliced Pint and 54th Street Bar and Grill. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts, with a focus on portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses an open-architecture investment model that integrates passive and active managers and offers access to trust and insurance products through affiliated companies.

Marnie Deschaine Venneman is a financial advisor at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Archford since 2015. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and provides specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

James Maher is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC. He has held roles at Valmark Securities, Inc., Private Client Services, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., and has operated his own legal and consulting practices. Maher is a member of several nonprofit boards, including St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation and St. Louis Community Foundation. Archford Capital Strategies provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a range of investment vehicles and offers specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

Nicholas Waeckerle is a financial advisor with FRA Wealth Management LLC in O'Fallon, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with FRA Trust since 2019. Prior to his current role, he worked in the restaurant industry and was involved with the First Baptist Church of O'Fallon. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses an open-architecture investment model combining passive and active management, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning.

Gary London is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cutter & Company, Inc. for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a business renting inflatable bounce houses and slides. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors and offers investment advisory and financial planning services across multiple platforms and delivery vehicles.

Nicholas Fiala is a financial advisor with Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC in O'Fallon, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and TD Ameritrade. Visionary Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a variety of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based strategies and offers discretionary management with an investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset allocation framework.

Michelle Kraintz is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services since 1997 and has worked with UMB Bank since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for the Belleville Oktoberfest nonprofit and treasurer for the Carrington Place Homeowners Association, both on a volunteer basis. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program. The firm employs a mix of model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and offers access to a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, municipal securities, and fixed income instruments.

Ian Timimmermann is a financial advisor with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bradford National Bank and Knights of Columbus. Midwestern Securities Trading Company serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, municipalities, charitable organizations, and community financial institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of discretionary model portfolios and advisory recommendations supported by fundamental and technical research.

Jason Baldus is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, where he has worked since 2014. Baldus holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Visionary Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities through a multi-advisor team structure managing several billion dollars. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Rick Militello is a financial advisor with Integrated Advisors Network LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Militello Wealth Management since 2008 and Royal Alliance Associates from 1990 to 2019. Militello Wealth Management operates as an investment-related business under his ownership in both O’Fallon, IL, and Naples, FL. Integrated Advisors Network is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and quantitative strategies within a risk-profile framework and frequently utilizes third-party sub-advisers and managed account solutions in its investment approach.

Scott Vieregge is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC in O'Fallon, Illinois, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Visionary Wealth Advisors since 2014. Visionary Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities through a multi-advisor team managing several billion dollars for a few thousand clients. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory-based asset allocation framework, offering both firm-designed and independent third-party managed portfolios.

Ronald Jones 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 2014. Visionary Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities through a multi-advisor team managing several billion dollars for a few thousand clients. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework and offers a range of model portfolios and management options tailored to client preferences.

Andrew Mullican is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has concurrently held positions at the University of Illinois - Springfield and Edwardsville School District for over a decade each. Visionary Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based strategies and separately managed accounts, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Brian Wolfe is a ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC since 2013. He previously worked at Independent Living Financial from 2013 to 2024. Wolfe also owns Independence Wealth Advisory Inc., focusing on financial planning and advisory services. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third‑party money managers, managing approximately $1.39 billion in total platform assets with a largely non-discretionary, client-approved transaction model.

Jason Stroede is a financial advisor with Sowell Management based in Belleville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He is also the founder and owner of Clarus Wealth Management, an investment advisory and insurance business that includes services related to Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designations. Additionally, Stroede has ownership in an e-commerce website, Madrigear. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes various management styles and offers model portfolios, sub-advisory relationships, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Chad Stafko is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Associated Investment Services, Inc. He has worked with Associated Trust Company since 2017 and has prior experience at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is an author and a pulpit minister at Green Mount Road Church of Christ. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual investors, as well as small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm offers a variety of model portfolio and separately managed account programs delivered through third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management.