Douglas Nachman is a financial advisor with Smith, Moore & Co. in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Smith, Moore & Co. since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as an analyst on a Thoroughbred Racehorse Radio Show and is also a Thoroughbred racehorse owner. Smith, Moore & Co. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm employs both advisor-managed accounts and third-party manager arrangements, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and analytical methods.

Meaghan Faerber is a financial advisor at Plancorp, LLC with CFP® and PFS™ designations and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Plancorp in 2020, she worked at Burds & Kuntz for three years and PwC for seven years. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with comprehensive 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 documented Investment Policy Statements, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with third-party manager due diligence and tax-aware portfolio strategies.

Michael Etheridge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2014 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. 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, utilizing a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, wrap-fee programs, and LPL-sponsored solutions tailored to client goals.

Steven Owens Jr. is a financial advisor at Plancorp, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TIAA-CREF, Pinnacle Technical Resources, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with comprehensive wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, uses documented Investment Policy Statements, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, as well as third-party manager due diligence and tax-aware portfolio strategies.

Mark Minton is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cornerstone and LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Comprehensive Benefits LLC, an insurance agency that sells Medicare-related plans. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, 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.

Rebecca Dollens is a financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Acropolis, she was involved with St. Patrick Catholic Church for six years and operated Rebecca Stoehner LLC for five years. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework using long-term data to construct diversified portfolios that emphasize tax efficiency and low turnover.

Benjamin Castiglioni is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prospera in 2025, he worked at Cutter & Company, Inc. for 12 years. 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, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Eric Mundwiller is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC, and he is the founder and managing partner of Investtax Wealth Advisers, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a CPA with ITWA CPA Tax Services. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, with a platform that integrates institutional and retirement plan resources.

Bridget Murphy is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Paramount Mortgage for six years. Her other business activities include serving as a client service coordinator for Volare Wealth Advisors. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 179 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to both proprietary and third-party model strategies, focusing on discretionary asset management with a blend of actively managed and passive investments.

Sara Gelsheimer is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savvy. She previously worked at Plancorp, LLC for multiple terms totaling over a decade. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, covered-call options, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and external research.

Christopher Carrillo is a financial advisor at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fortune Financial Services, Inc., Sii, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Carrillo has experience as a licensed insurance agent. Prosperity Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering asset management, financial planning, pensions consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm manages approximately $442 million for around 1,600 clients and emphasizes tailored portfolio supervision with quarterly reviews and diversified investment strategies.

Eli Katz is a CFP® professional at Plancorp, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Plancorp, he worked at KIPP for six years and was involved with Meshuggah Cafe for two years. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and other financial services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment process, offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides tax-aware strategies alongside in-house tax preparation.

Brittani Schaefer is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at RFG Advisory, LLC since 2024 and previously spent six years at Edward Jones followed by four years at Arete Wealth Advisors LLC. Schaefer also owns and operates Cooper Tower Wealth, an investment advisory business. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing about $8 billion in assets for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm combines actively managed and passive strategies with tax-aware approaches and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and alternative investments.

Stacy Schaefer is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cutter And Company Brokerage, Inc. for 26 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a bookkeeper for a holding company related to real estate holdings. 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, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and platforms.

Kevin Hampton is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. based in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Saleeby and Associates, Cutter and Company Brokerage Inc, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms.

Adam Kilker is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of experience in the industry, including roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Premier Financial Partners. Kilker provides financial planning services through NWF Advisory Services while working from St. Louis, Missouri. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets with a network of more than 100 advisory representatives, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an open-architecture, technology-driven platform to deliver portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting across a variety of account types.

Jerod Bland is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC. He is also involved with the Chamberlin Group, where he provides insurance and non-legal estate planning administrative services. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a network of affiliated offices, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with tailored client profiles and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Matthew Tooley is a financial advisor at Lexaurum Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and its affiliated entities from 2008 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches volleyball for a youth sports club. Lexaurum Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.27 billion across a multi-advisor team and offers diversified portfolios based on modern portfolio theory, including model allocations implemented with low-cost ETFs.

Ryan Craft is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Chesterfield, MO. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm providing discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to 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, combining individual equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs with advanced risk/return modeling and security-level analysis.

Jared Hamann is a financial advisor at Core Planning with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Guardian Savings Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, Jared is involved in Lilypad Daycare, contributing approximately five hours per week to general office work. 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 strategies using fundamental analysis and a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.