Benjamin Evers is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Stifel and Lindenwood University. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers with financial planning, asset management, and educational services. The firm structures financial planning as annual collaborative engagements using advanced analytics to develop recommendations without investment discretion.

Bryce Starzyk is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in O’Fallon, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Armanino LLP, World Wide Technology, and Rockhurst University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joshua Reichman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing personalized financial strategies tailored to individual client goals. He focuses on areas including divorce transition planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, and investment consulting for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin System and maintains several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Beyond his professional role, Joshua engages with the community through volunteering efforts aligned with Merrill's tradition of community participation. His personal interests include golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Brian Horner is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within Thrivent since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Horner serves as a board member on the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Golf Event Planning Committee. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a wide range of planning topics. The firm offers these planning services separately from managed accounts and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Benjamin Miller is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2005, progressing through various positions including Vice President Financial Consultant, Financial Planning Consultant, and Retirement Planning Group Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Associate at Prudential Financial from 2004 to 2005. Throughout his career, Benjamin has focused on assisting clients in achieving their financial goals, emphasizing a client-centered approach in his work. His experience spans wealth management, financial consulting, and retirement planning. He is committed to supporting clients' objectives for themselves, their families, and their charitable activities. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Benjamin enjoys activities such as going to the beach, playing board games, participating in family activities, following football, and traveling.

Jay Hanagan is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on creating personalized financial plans tailored to the unique needs and goals of individual investors. He prioritizes building strong relationships with clients and their families to foster trust and reliability. Jay's career spans multiple roles within the financial services industry since 1999, including positions such as Financial Consultant and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, Senior Vice President and Sales Manager at Commerce Brokerage, as well as Regional and Branch Manager at Scottrade Financial Services. His background also includes experience as a Stock Plan Services Representative and Registered Representative. Before entering financial services, Jay served in the US Air Force. Outside of his professional life, he has interests in biking, cars, food, military service, parenthood, and traveling.

Elliott Hegger is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2023, he worked in various roles at companies including T-Mobile, FedEx, DoorDash, and UPS. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Christian Goeke is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Edward Jones, and managing his own business entities focused on tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, employing various portfolio strategies and technology tools to support client accounts.

Benjamin Hobson is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at TD Ameritrade, Uber, and Central Credit Services. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Brian Powell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Peters, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Simmons Bank, PNC Investments, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Brady Westphal is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated firms since 1992 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as ongoing annual relationships that focus on clients’ goals using firm-approved analytical tools.

George Ballard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Inc., Scottrade, Inc., and Total Quality Logistics. Outside of his advisory work, he sells sports trading cards on eBay. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Bruce Jones is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Avantax Insurance Agency LLC, Jones Wealth Management, and Parr & Jones CPAs LLC, where he provides accounting and tax preparation services. Jones also owns Jones Wealth Management, a DBA through which he offers investment and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a nationwide client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management and financial planning solutions, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

James Mc Carthy is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory work, he drives customers for Uber on weekends. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Evan Willie is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2025 and previously worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company beginning in 2024. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry, including ongoing work at Harpo's Bar and Grill. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual planning relationships without discretionary authority.

Joseph Schnitzler is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Stifel for nine years. He is president of Schnitzler Wealth Partners, a business through which he provides financial and investment guidance to clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory offerings.

Logan Offner is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Chesterfield, MO, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at the University of Central Missouri from 2015 to 2019. Offner is also the owner of Offner Wealth Group, LLC. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing firm-approved software and offering event-driven planning programs.

Shane R. Lunsford is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets activities.

Joseph Thompson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2016. In his role, he focuses on developing strong relationships with clients and their families by understanding their unique financial goals and partnering with them to build customized financial plans. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked as a Financial Planner at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC and Cambridge Investment Research, INC from 2014 to 2016. He also held financial planning positions at PlanMember Securities Corporation from 2008 to 2014 and at AXA Advisors from 2005 to 2008. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and traveling.

Michael Kickham is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently associated with Osaic Wealth Inc. He has held prior roles at LPL Financial, The Retirement Group, FSC Securities Corporation, Porter & Kickham, Inc., and Securities America Advisors. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers a range of investment programs including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager options.