Yi Ling Chen is an investment adviser representative at MarketRiders with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining MarketRiders, Chen held academic roles at National Sun Yat-sen University and University of Missouri - St. Louis, and has been involved with SogoTrade, Inc. since 2017. MarketRiders serves individual and high-net-worth investors, small business owners, and legal entities through a subscription-based online platform and a managed advisory service. The firm’s investment approach utilizes modern portfolio theory and algorithm-driven portfolio construction using ETFs, offering both discretionary managed accounts and non-discretionary subscription and advice-only arrangements.

Timothy Brennan is a financial advisor with Hynes Advisory Group LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Flexible Plan Investments and Ceros Financial Services, Inc. Hynes Advisory Group primarily serves individual and small-business clients who identify as moderate to conservative investors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager selection and monitoring. The firm employs a defensive, principal-protection investment approach focused on diversification, limited trading, and the use of cash or principal-protected positions, complemented by educational seminars, newsletters, and an affiliated tax planning and preparation service.

Gregory Zitko is a financial advisor at The Private Family Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has prior experience at Waddell & Reed. In addition to his advisory role, Zitko is the sole owner of The Zitko Law Firm, LLC, a non-investment legal practice he founded in 2016. The Private Family Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, and charities with financial planning, portfolio construction, and investment management. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory framework combining active and passive strategies and integrates investment advice with tax and estate planning through a fee-only, bundled service model.

Jacob Mc Kinney is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Clark Wealth Partners, LLC, bringing two years of industry experience. Before joining Clark Wealth Partners in 2024, he worked at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and PwC. He also served six years in the Air Force National Guard. Clark Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $260 million in client assets. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk tolerances using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and model portfolios.

Michael Becker is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Toberman Becker Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Hightower, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, Stifel Nicolaus, and The St. Louis Trust Company. Toberman Becker Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals and high-net-worth clients, specializing in investors age 50 and older who are retired or planning retirement. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, primarily employing passive, low-cost index funds and ETFs, and tailors asset allocation to each client’s needs.

Timothy O'Neal is a financial advisor at Archway Wealth Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services for 15 years. Archway Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment process, managing approximately $313 million in assets across about 200 client relationships, and offers a proprietary wrap fee program alongside institutional custody and trading support.

James Nash III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Clark Wealth Partners, LLC and previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. from 2015 to 2026. Clark Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $260 million in client assets, tailoring portfolios to individual risk tolerances and objectives using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and internally designed model portfolios.

Brett Parker is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Aquilant Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates and Premier Financial Partners, LLC. Parker is also a registered representative with Cambridge Investment Research. Aquilant Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and fiduciary consulting services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios and investment policy statements to client needs, integrating outside strategists and third-party platforms in its management approach.

John McKinley is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Fortify Wealth, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, Kestra Investment Services, Inc., and Financial Resources of St. Louis. He also serves as vice-president of McKinley Financial Resources, Inc., where he advises clients on insurance needs and coverage options. Fortify Wealth serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as corporations and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, fiduciary ERISA plan services, and conducts educational seminars, using a proprietary research methodology to build portfolios with disciplined rebalancing and manager due diligence.

Jacob Gall is a financial advisor at Modern Dollar Planning, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with firms including Collop Capital and Laure Financial. Outside of advisory roles, Gall has been involved with Stratman Sports since 2018. Modern Dollar Planning, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary investment management services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified, low-cost portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Robert Rafael is a financial advisor with MRM Group in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MRM Asset Allocation Group, Inc. since 1988. MRM Group primarily serves individual investors — including high-net-worth individuals, IRAs, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities — through discretionary asset management and sub-advisory arrangements. The firm utilizes a quantitative, rules-based investment approach across three strategies focused on U.S. equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, and manages model portfolios for third-party platforms and a Morgan Stanley IMS wrap-fee program.

Ryan Bowman is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently the sole advisor at Maxele Advisors, LLC in Webster Groves, MO. His prior experience includes positions at firms such as Aspen Wealth Strategies, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Maxele Advisors provides financial planning and wealth management services to individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions, managing approximately $201.6 million in discretionary assets while serving a large client base through model-based strategies and custodial technology.

Walter Klein IV is an advisor with SFC Financial LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He also works as a staff accountant at Swink Coplen & Company, preparing tax returns and projections. SFC Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers individualized portfolio supervision on a non-discretionary basis and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis as well as asset allocation strategies.

Richard Connor is a financial advisor at MarketRiders with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Scottrade. He also supervises investment adviser representatives at MarketRiders, an affiliate of SogoTrade. MarketRiders serves individual and high-net-worth investors, small business owners, and legal entities through a subscription-based online platform and a managed advisory wrap-fee program. The firm employs an investment approach based on modern portfolio theory and algorithm-driven ETF portfolio construction, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jacquelynn Capriano is a financial advisor at Your Wealth Matters LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She is also a partner and practicing lawyer at Your Estate Matters LLC, an estate planning and elder law firm. Your Wealth Matters LLC primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable organizations, providing portfolio management through referrals to turnkey asset management programs and third-party advisers alongside comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term, modern portfolio theory-based investment approach and operates mainly in a non-discretionary capacity, coordinating with co-advisors for discretionary management.

Kristopher Wallace is a financial advisor at MarketRiders with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with MarketRiders since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with the St Louis Investment Club, an investment club where he has a primarily passive role. MarketRiders serves individual and high-net-worth investors, small business owners, and legal entities through a subscription-based online platform and managed advisory services. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven ETF portfolio construction based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Matthew Hawk is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cambridge Capital Management, LLC since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in O'Fallon, Illinois. Cambridge Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm with four advisors managing approximately $457.8 million for individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-focused retirement plan consulting using a combination of actively managed and passive mutual funds and ETFs, guided by fundamental and technical analysis.

Stephen Erken is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Maxele Advisors, LLC since 2013. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Maxele Advisors provides comprehensive and modular financial planning and discretionary wealth management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage investments according to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizon, maintaining ongoing oversight with at least quarterly reviews.

Kristen Farris is a financial advisor at Aquilant Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with five years at the firm. Prior to joining Aquilant Advisors, she worked at BJC Medical Group and TeamHealth. Aquilant Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and fiduciary consulting services. The firm uses a mix of analytical approaches to create tailored investment strategies and participates in third-party platforms and wrap programs.

Craig Toberman is a Partner at Toberman Becker Wealth in St. Louis. He assists families and businesses with strategic financial planning and long-term wealth management. He has over a decade of experience in financial services and has crafted custom financial plans for hundreds of families and businesses. Craig received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Agricultural and Consumer Economics from the University of Illinois and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Finance from Saint Louis University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Craig is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), Fee-Only Network, and XY Planning Network. He has recently been featured in Bloomberg, CNN Business, and InvestmentNews. Craig lives in the greater St. Louis area with his wife, Ally and sons, Hank and Dean. They enjoy hiking at Castlewood State Park and visiting the Missouri Botanical Garden. Toberman Becker Wealth serves families as a fee-only, independent, and fiduciary financial advisor. Craig never receives commissions or sells any investment products or insurance. The client’s fee is the firm’s only source of revenue.