Adam King is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and several other organizations, including work at a VA hospital and a Catholic school. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, using Wells Fargo research and tools to create tailored recommendations. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Nicole Nonn is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a trust-related business activity based in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved tools and methodologies, including Monte Carlo simulations, to support its financial planning process.

Daniel Marsh is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. He occasionally serves as an arbitrator on FINRA panels in Chicago. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management across a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Samantha Trankler is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with two years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Equitable Advisors and previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors and KPMG LLP. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Wayne Hamlin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 63 license and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aerotek, Robert Half, and Penny Mac Loan Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Roberto Rodezno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab from 2003 to 2005 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Lauren Lindhorst is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and has prior experience with Kozeny & McCubbin LC. Outside of her advisory role, Lindhorst leads the Children's Ministry at Kirkwood United Methodist Church, planning lessons and coordinating volunteers. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joshua Strieter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank/Midland Loan Services, Spectrum Brands, and State Street Corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Thornberry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Morgan Blount is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Morgan’s prior experience includes roles at PNC Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nicholas Heckelman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience, all with the firm since 2011. He is based in Edwardsville, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Erin Calixte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, she worked at Borah Teamwear and Westby Area Elementary School. Outside of advising, she operates an Etsy shop called EE Rosaries. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Joseph Sutter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and having 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, PNC Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. He is based in St. Louis, MO. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Ryleigh Farar is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Thrivent, Ryleigh worked at Eckhardt Financial Group and held a variety of roles outside finance, including management positions at The Happy Bakery and Crazy Bowls and Wraps. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Jerad Ford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2021, with additional experience in various roles prior to his financial services career. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Barnard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and TD Ameritrade, as well as work with the National Park Service and Southern Illinois University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and utilizes proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients having flexibility in implementing those recommendations.

Beth Trueman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Saint Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and previously spent 13 years at Scottrade, Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeffrey Shaffer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regions Bank and First State Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he has a 25% ownership interest in Shaffer Family Hill Farm in Ursa, IL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary plan services.

Melissa Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

James Klingler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. He founded the Missouri Hedge Fund Association, a networking group, in 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements that are typically discrete and tailored to client needs.