Deborah Castiglioni is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cutter & Company, Inc. for 37 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 25% owner of a real estate management entity that operates a building. 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 207 advisors and offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services using multiple platforms and customizable portfolio solutions.

Shawn Zell is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Belpointe Asset Management LLC and Fruition Financial. His prior work includes a five-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks. He is a finance committee member of the Mitrata Nepal Foundation for Children, a nonprofit focused on supporting underprivileged children in Nepal. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporations, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm utilizes customized portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, supported by a broad network of affiliated businesses and product sponsorships.

Steven Elefson is a financial advisor with Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cary Street Partners, among others. Elefson serves as president of the board of directors for Southeast MO Medical Center, a 501(c)(3) organization. Visionary Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to 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.

Marie Tustin is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. since 2013, serving in various roles over that time. Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. is a fee-only wealth management firm offering 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, using a combination of equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Jack Carpenter is a financial advisor with Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C., holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UMSL and J & R Construction. Acropolis Investment Management, LLC 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.

Jeremy Thomas is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Foundations Investment Advisors, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2021 to 2026. Outside of finance, he has experience running 33 Wine Shop and Bar from 2016 to 2020. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for about 29,615 clients through nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services with tailored asset allocations and a broad set of investment products.

Cody Brown is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Peju Winery and Ameristar Casino. He is also the owner of an apparel company, ICARDESIGN COMPANY, which specializes in T-shirts. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” using ETFs and individual securities, with customizable and regularly rebalanced portfolios, and also offers retirement-plan consulting and educational seminars.

Jesstine Kemper is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Mutual Advisors, she worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities for seven years. Before her financial services career, she held roles at Boyd Gaming and Pinnacle Entertainment. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.75 billion across 123 advisors, serving individuals, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives and maintains relationships with sovereign wealth funds alongside a broad third-party ecosystem.

John Owen is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked for First Heartland Capital Inc for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, Owen is an independent insurance agent and a member of the Rotary Club Kirkwood, where he manages two scholarship fund accounts. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.75 billion for over 8,000 clients through a network of 123 advisors. The firm offers asset management, financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory, and sub-advisory services, employing a mix of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Selden Martin is a financial advisor with Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Visionary Wealth Advisors since 2015 and is also a partner at Altius Learning, where he is involved in coaching and training. Visionary Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities through a multi-advisor team managing several billion dollars. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework and offers both firm-designed and third-party managed portfolio options.

Staci Atwood is a financial advisor at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Independent Advisors since 2012, with ongoing tenure at Stifel dating back to 1995. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the finance committee and administrative board of St. Matthew Church and is treasurer of the Althoff Catholic High School Parents and Friends Club. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a collaborative planning process that uses proprietary capital market assumptions to develop tailored asset allocation recommendations.

John Kurusz is a financial advisor at Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Huntleigh Securities Corporation since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisor offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, ERISA retirement-plan services, sub-advisory arrangements, and third-party manager solicitation. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, charitable, trust, and business clients, employing a range of fundamental, technical, charting, and quantitative methods across its strategies, including its MindShare Small Companies program focused on micro-, small-, and mid-cap equities.

Kristin Poole is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Krilogy Financial since 2018. She previously worked at Buckingham Asset Management, LLC for seven years. Poole holds an adjunct lecturer position at Washington University, where she teaches courses on Wealth Management Practice. Krilogy Financial serves individuals, families, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with tactical overlays, combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services.

Adam Bippen is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Summit Wealth Strategies and the University of Missouri. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies.

Ashley Cross is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cornerstone in 2024, Ashley worked at LPL Financial from 2022 and Edward Jones from 2015 to 2022. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages $4.93 billion in discretionary assets and emphasizes tailored account supervision using a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis across various investment strategies.

Benjamin Cason is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at MDRN Capital since 2026 and previously held roles at Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade Investment Management. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a multi-advisor team model and typically constructs portfolios with unaffiliated Independent Managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, applying both fundamental and technical analysis.

Bradford Webb is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Arete Wealth Advisors since 2017 and also with Arete Wealth Management since 2016. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management alongside proprietary model allocations and third-party manager due diligence, serving clients with a combination of advisor-driven strategies and rule-based approaches.

Lisa Avenevoli is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Steve Robbins, Inc. for 21 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of JAGS Investment, LLC, where she assists with bookkeeping and record-keeping. Blackridge Asset Management provides personalized financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a client-driven investment process, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and a multiphase due diligence approach.

Minjung Son is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. since 2004. She holds a Series 65 license and is based in Chesterfield, MO. Acropolis Investment Management, LLC is a fee-only wealth management firm that offers discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, 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, blending equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs with a U.S. home bias.

Brent King is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Independent Advisors since 2018 and at Stifel since 2017, with prior experience at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2012 to 2017. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to provide tailored asset allocation recommendations and operates both broker-dealer and advisory services depending on client needs.