Brooke Wadkowski is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at LPL Financial LLC, Alliance CPAs LLC, and PriceWaterhouse Coopers. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and third-party manager referrals. The firm manages $4.93 billion in discretionary assets and employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with regular account reviews and rebalancing.

Donald Aulbert II is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management since 2012, also maintaining a relationship with LPL Financial since 2009. 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. The firm uses a multi-brand model supported by LPL platform programs and technology to deliver tailored investment advice emphasizing continuous account supervision and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Sarah Payne is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Kirklands, JC Penney, and The Children's Place. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, and various asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Charles Wray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lake St Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual and has been involved with Cornerstone Wealth Management and Vine Wealth Management, where he provides administrative support. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with an in-house research team that develops model portfolios and provides various investment delivery options tailored to client needs.

Shawn Murff is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cutter and Company Brokerage Inc., Aim Financial Solutions LLC, Edward Jones, and Verizon Wireless. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent contractor soliciting and writing property and casualty insurance. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans through a range of investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion across multiple platforms and combines firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations to construct and oversee client portfolios.

Jeanne Jehle is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Jeanne has worked with Centerre Capital, LLC since 2008 and has been with First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she provides tax preparation and legal advice outside of normal business hours. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and consulting services delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Scott Hoskins is a financial advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with World Equity Group and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services prior to his current role. Outside of advising, Hoskins is involved in the restaurant industry, working as a server at Prados Restaurant. BFC PLANNING, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts through approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various external managers, employing a range of investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Scott Hoff is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. He has been with the affiliated First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Italiano Per Piacere, an Italian language club that organizes events to promote the language. First Heartland Consultants provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plan participants, offering personalized asset management and model-based self-directed brokerage account programs. The firm’s advisory services are delivered through independent representatives utilizing various analytical techniques and strategic asset allocation.

Shaun Felber is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Wentzville, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Financial Services, First Mid Bank & Trust, Fidelity Investments, and Citi. Outside of advising, he umpires little league baseball and softball games for the City of Wentzville. Principal Advised Services primarily serves retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering a blend of non-discretionary investment recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models and operates as part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and services.

Robert Blattel is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. and previously spent 35 years at Cutter & Company, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the International Brotherhood of Magicians, serving on their investment committee. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors across roughly 140 offices, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio management options.

Dale Huber is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at National Planning Corporation before joining Cornerstone and LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through related business activities. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with asset management and financial planning. The firm utilizes advisor-led discretionary management and various LPL-sponsored programs, combining fundamental and quantitative analysis with continuous account supervision to tailor investment advice to client goals.

Patrick Ritter is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Core Planning in Ofallon, MO. He has held positions at firms including Kemper, Krilogy, Compass Retirement Solutions, Wells Fargo, and Fiduciary Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a talent development consultant with Kemper. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services for qualified plans. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Scott Blattel is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prospera since 2025, alongside running Blattel and Associates since 2000. Outside of advising, he is involved in offering term insurance products through Blattel and Associates. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion across about 207 advisors and offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio management options.

Andrew Nicholl is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. in Maryland Heights, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. Nicholl has been with First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2003 and operates a sole proprietorship providing consulting and sales of insurance and financial products. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm delivers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, asset management, and third-party asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Dawn Abernathy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently affiliated with Core Planning, where she has worked since 2024. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo, Edward Jones, Ellevest, and Compass Retirement Group. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Dawn C. Abernathy, LLC, which provides financial education workshops and software consulting. Core Planning offers fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, including ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies with ongoing reviews and uses third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools in managing accounts.

Corey Gragg is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with AlphaCore Capital LLC and previously worked at Elk River Wealth Management, LLC and American Century Investment Services, Inc. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, incorporating both traditional and alternative strategies, including private equity and private credit, and provides additional services such as tax preparation and ERISA retirement plan advisory.

Patrick Mcandrew is a financial advisor with Core Planning who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Minnesota Life, and currently serves as an insurance agent with Jackson & Jackson Insurance Agents & Brokers and McQueen Kalligan Insurance Services. In addition, Mcandrew has served in the U.S. Army Reserve since 1996 and holds the rank of Platoon Sergeant. Core Planning offers fee-only financial planning and wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) advisory services for qualified retirement plans. The firm uses model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Christopher Cooper is a financial advisor with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC in O'Fallon, Missouri. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fortis Capital Advisors in 2024, he worked at several firms including Serenity Wealth Management, where he also serves as president and is involved in insurance sales. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, employing a range of strategies across passive, active, tactical, blended, and ESG-integrated approaches.

Terry Coleman is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked with Virtue since 2016. He is also the owner and president of Retirement Resource Group, which markets fixed annuities, life insurance, and senior health products. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a combination of tactical and strategic strategies with quantitative analysis and third-party manager selection to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Lei Deng is a financial advisor with Core Planning in Saint Louis, MO, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and the Series 66 license. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Origin Planner Network. In addition to his work at Core Planning, Deng provides financial planning services remotely for tech workers through an independent contractor relationship with Origin Financial. Core Planning offers fee-based financial planning and wealth management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.