Samuel Streb is a financial advisor with Krilogy in St. Louis, MO, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and investment services, as well as experience with other advisory firms. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality sector at Katies Pizza and Pasta Osteria and in residential construction with McBride Homes. Krilogy Financial LLC serves individuals and 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 services including portfolio management, financial planning, corporate retirement consulting, and family office services.

Mark Kukielski is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC in St. Louis, MO, and has eight years of industry experience. He has worked with FTA Insurance Services, LLC and Financial & Tax Architects, Inc. since 2017 and previously spent eight years at American Income Life. Kukielski also conducts fixed insurance sales as an insurance agent on a limited basis. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” using exchange-traded funds, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with customized allocations across risk profiles and a notable sub-advisory business serving other registered investment advisers.

Bruce Wiitala is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at RFG Advisory since 2017 and has prior experience with firms including Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Boys Athletic Director for the Celtic Athletic Ministry Board, overseeing policies and facilities for sports programs at St. Patrick School. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including actively managed and passive models, direct indexing, and tax-aware approaches, and provides services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and alternative investments.

Jeremiah Skaggs is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Foundations, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities and has an eight-year background at Anheuser Busch. He is involved with the local chapter of the American Financial Education Alliance, where he conducts seminars to address financial illiteracy. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing strategy.

Robert Schramm is a financial advisor with Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C., holding a Series 65 credential and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Acropolis since 2004. Acropolis Investment Management 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 a blend of equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, with an emphasis on U.S. markets.

Samuel Hagemann is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. in Labadie, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with First Heartland Capital Inc since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent owning Clark Insurance Agency, where he sells various insurance products. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides financial planning, model-based management for 401(k) accounts, and both wrap and non-wrap asset management through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Amie Sheputis is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with RFG Advisory, LLC and Private Client Services, having previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2024. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a combination of actively managed and passive strategies, direct indexing, and tax-aware approaches, and serves a range of clients including investment companies, state and municipal entities.

William Gebhart is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. He also serves as a life insurance agent with Delta Investment Services. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various sub-advisory programs, employing a range of investment strategies and platforms tailored to client needs.

Nathan Levinson is a financial advisor with Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Acropolis, he held positions at Midwest Pool Management and Draft Room, and he was affiliated with the University of Colorado - Boulder. 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.

Jeffrey Bone is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Wealth Network, Inc. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Infinex Investments, and US Bancorp Investments. He serves on the finance and investment committee at St. Paul's Lutheran Church and is a board member of the Planned Giving Committee for Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club of St. Louis. Independent Wealth Network, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of portfolio strategies and utilizes third-party models and managers to oversee approximately $518 million in client assets.

Andrea Levinson is a financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Acropolis since 2022. Prior to this role, she was not employed in the financial sector for ten years. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses an asset-allocation framework guided by long-term commercial and academic data to construct diversified portfolios emphasizing tax efficiency and low turnover.

William Watson III is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of Saint Louis Cycling Components LLC, a manufacturer of bicycle parts made from steel, aluminum, and titanium. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and third-party sub-advisers to tailor investment strategies through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Jacqueline Saleeby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She is currently with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. and also operates Saleeby and Associates. Outside of her advisory work, Saleeby is a partner in DRDJ, LLC, a business focused on buying and selling antiques and collectibles. 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 across about 140 offices, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services utilizing firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations.

Charles Schulz is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Krilogy Financial LLC since 2013. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in St. Louis, MO. Schulz may receive referral fees for directing clients to group health insurance products through the Cornerstone Group. Krilogy Financial LLC serves individuals, families—including high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients—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 services including portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services.

Thomas Doellman is a financial advisor at Lexaurum Advisors with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has worked at Elemental Wealth Group since 2020 and is an associate professor of finance at Saint Louis University, where he has taught since 2012. Additionally, he serves as a consultant and member of the investment committee at Scottsdale Wealth Planning. 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 and employs a multi-advisor approach with diversified portfolios based on modern portfolio theory and a standardized model allocation program.

Jeffrey Patterson is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Ballwin, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cutter and Company and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Patterson is also a founding instructor and treasurer of the St. Louis Martial Arts Academy, a pro bono role unrelated to his investment work. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans with approximately $12.4 billion under management. The firm offers a range of advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms, combining firm and third-party models with customizable allocations.

Larry Guess is a financial advisor with Plancorp, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Plancorp since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Boydun Corporation, a real estate holding company. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and related services. The firm utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment process with documented Investment Policy Statements and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Colin Schlitt is a financial advisor at Krilogy with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at STIFEL and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Before entering the financial sector, he gained experience in various roles including at Arkansas State University and Simply Swirled. Krilogy Financial LLC serves individuals and 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 services including portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services.

Julie Briar is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years. Briar is also involved with Be A Briar, a business entity separate from her investment advisory activities. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a tailored investment approach emphasizing continuous account supervision and integrates multiple portfolio management strategies through advisor-led discretionary management and LPL-sponsored programs.

John Virant Jr. is a financial advisor at Krilogy with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Krilogy Financial, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 16 years at Eidelman Virant Capital. In addition to his current role, he serves as a portfolio manager and general partner at Eidelman Virant Capital, where he is involved in portfolio management and due diligence for PineTree Partners, L.P. Krilogy serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, corporate and institutional clients, retirement plans, family offices, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines long-term portfolio construction with tactical adjustments, offering both active and passive strategies, customized bond ladders, private alternative funds, and tax-aware long/short equity separately managed accounts.