Nicholas Hester is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Royalty Financial Group, and The Leaders Group Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a high school basketball official in Missouri. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Stuart Petty is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Core Planning and has previously worked at IP Financial Advisory Services, Desert Crest Financial, Innovation Partners LLC, Provantage Properties, and operated his own firm, Stuart Petty Investments. Outside of advisory work, he owns an LLC that manages subleasing office space in Nevada, involving limited administrative oversight. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized investment management using a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios, with services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Sandra Callier is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management since 2012 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she spends a small portion of her time providing tax preparation services for individuals. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through advisor-led discretionary management and various LPL-sponsored programs, emphasizing tailored investment advice and continuous account supervision.

David Brandon is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Wealth Advisor and has been involved with Aul Financial Group, LLC since 2021. Outside of advising, he works as a paraplanner assisting advisors with client service and insurance quotes through Aul Insurance Group, LLC. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.96 billion. The firm offers model portfolio solutions and discretionary asset management, operating through a network of nearly 89 advisors and leveraging a broad ecosystem of affiliated entities and service providers.

Kayla Nieman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Summit X, LLC for nine years prior to joining Arax in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Troop 98. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services to pooled private funds, utilizing a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation.

Amanda Mertens is a financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. with five years of industry experience. She has been with Acropolis since 2019 and previously worked at Commerce Bank from 2014 to 2019. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individual investors, institutional clients, and company-sponsored 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.

Joseph Corbett is a financial advisor with Sowell Management in St Albans, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 24 years at Octagon Financial Services and shorter tenures at Sax Wealth Advisors, LLC and Argentum Financial Collective. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs various management styles and offers multiple investment solutions, including model portfolios developed with Goldman Sachs and sub-advisory relationships.

Jimmy Enlow is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC in St. Peters, MO, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management since 2012. He also has a longstanding association with LPL Financial dating back to 2010. 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 combination of advisor-led discretionary management, wrap-fee programs, and LPL-sponsored platforms to deliver tailored investment advice focused on continuous account supervision and diversified analysis.

Deanna Orf is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Plancorp, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Impact Partnership Wealth, Aul Financial Group, and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Orf has also been involved with NAMI St. Louis. Plancorp serves individuals, business owners, trustees, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and incorporates tax-aware strategies, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and ongoing fiduciary certification.

Robert Chorlins is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savvy since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at MAI Capital Management, LLC and Greenway Family Office, where he worked for six and ten years respectively. Chorlins is also a licensed insurance agent. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, primarily index-based investment plans combined with active equity portfolios and tax-aware strategies, leveraging technology and third-party sub-advisers to support comprehensive wealth management.

Cherry Ohms is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with one year of industry experience. She is currently with Belpointe Asset Management LLC and Fruition Financial, having previously worked at Correct Capital Wealth Management, Plancorp, and Hearth and Home Investment Company. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other registered advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and acts as a sub- or co-advisor, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Alyssa Kinney is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Broadway Graham Wealth Partners. Outside of her advisory roles, Kinney has experience in retail and hospitality sectors, including positions at Michael Kors and The Coop @ The Graduate Hotel. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, using multiple analytical methods to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and manages approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors.

Edward Balmes is a financial advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC and Moloney Securities Co., Inc. He is also a partner at a CPA firm specializing in accounting and tax preparation. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and approximately $3.8 billion in client assets through a network of independent advisor representatives.

Vincent Tizono is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with AlphaStar Capital Management. He has held positions at multiple firms, including Conquistare Financial Advisory, Retire Once Financial Management, and AE Wealth Management. Outside of his advisor role, he is involved with insurance sales and the sale of gold and silver coins through Conquistare Financial Advisory. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs strategic and tactical investment approaches and utilizes third-party portfolio construction technology while managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets across more than 8,400 client relationships.

Mark Deprospero is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2014. 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 employs a multi-brand operating model leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and technology to deliver tailored investment advice and continuous account supervision.

Nicole Crangle is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. holding a Series 65 credential. She has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Blattel & Associates and Starbucks. 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, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Kirk Halveland is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prospera in 2025, he worked at Cutter & Company, Inc. for 17 years and at STIFEL for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a women’s JV soccer coach at Lutheran High School Association and is a distributor for a metabolic health company, educating others on metabolic supplements. Prospera Financial Services 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 with a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing multiple advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Brian Long is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cutter & Company Brokerage, Inc. for 23 years before joining Prospera in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in financial planning through St. Louis Financial Group, LLC, manages a tax preparation business, and has experience as a freelance model. Prospera Financial Services 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 businesses, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms, including proprietary and third-party options.

Daniel Brungard is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2013 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Brungard is involved in recreation as an event consultant and technical director for bicycle races and holds a license as a race official with USA Cycling. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, primarily using a non-discretionary model that incorporates multiple analytical approaches while managing approximately $1.39 billion in total platform assets.

Anthony Gitcho is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Financial & Tax Architects, he worked at Prudential Advisors and Colonial Life. Before his career in financial advising, he spent over a decade at Lumiere Place Casino. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for 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, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.