Quintin Hogrefe is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Private Client Services and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Gateway Huskers University of Nebraska alumni group and is Vice President of the Heron Bay Condo Owners Association board. 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 services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches to meet diverse 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.

Devon Flushing is a financial advisor with Krilogy in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Krilogy, he worked at Aperture Financial, Guide My Finances, EMoney Advisor, and PracticeCFO Investments. Krilogy serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth households, corporate and institutional clients, retirement plans, family offices, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment philosophy supported by an internal Investment Committee and offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and family office 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.

Meghan Abeln is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Krilogy Financial. Her prior roles include positions at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC, and Commerce Trust Company. Krilogy Financial LLC serves individuals and families, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, institutions, and businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, corporate retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with tactical overlays, utilizing advisor-led risk profiling and model portfolios, and integrates quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis in its management process.

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.

Craig Freebersyser is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. and has previously worked at Cutter & Company, Inc., B. Riley Wealth Management, Merrill, and Ameriprise. 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 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.

Jacob Steingrubey is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Krilogy Financial, LLC since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property through Steingrubey Properties, LLC. Krilogy Financial serves individuals and families, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, institutions, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, corporate retirement plan consulting, and family office services, employing a long-term investment approach with tactical overlays managed through an Investment Committee and CIO-led process.

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.

Miranda Fick is a financial advisor at Krilogy with a Series 65 designation. She has held various roles since 2017, including positions at MAI Capital Management, Firebirds LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Her background also includes experience in education and lending prior to joining Krilogy. Krilogy serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, corporate and institutional clients, retirement plans, family offices, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment philosophy supported by an internal Investment Committee and offers a range of portfolio management and planning services with active and passive strategies tailored to client needs.

Patrick Mcandrew is a financial advisor with Core Planning and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Minnesota Life. Mcandrew also serves as a platoon sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve, a role he has held since 1996. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management. The firm utilizes third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies and conduct regular portfolio reviews.

Kevin Grelle is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial and Four Seasons Wealth Management, where he remains active. Outside of advisory work, he volunteers organizing fundraising events for St. Joseph's Academy and participates in Pedal the Cause, a charity supporting children with cancer. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, institutional clients, and state or municipal government entities. The firm primarily manages discretionary portfolios using model strategies and third-party platforms, and it serves as a sub-adviser to multiple ETFs while offering access to alternative investments and retirement technology.