Brian Wolfe is a ChFC® designated financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Advisors since 2013 and also operated Independence Wealth Advisory INC, providing financial planning and advisory services. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, managing a total platform of approximately $1.39 billion in assets.

Jason Stroede is a financial advisor with Sowell Management based in Belleville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He is also the founder and owner of Clarus Wealth Management, an investment advisory and insurance business that includes services related to Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designations. Additionally, Stroede has ownership in an e-commerce website, Madrigear. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes various management styles and offers model portfolios, sub-advisory relationships, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Chad Stafko is a CFP® practitioner at Associated Investment Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Associated Trust Company, Archford Capital Strategies, and Union Planters Investment Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is an author and serves as a pulpit minister at Green Mount Road Church of Christ. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual investors as well as small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm delivers investment solutions through model portfolios and separately managed accounts using third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management.

Daniel Exum is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously served in the US Air Force from 2015 to 2022 before transitioning to his current role. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm leverages proprietary models and third-party methodologies, and benefits from integration with the broader Principal Financial Group family, which supports access to affiliated products and services.

Carter Hayes is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Sierra Investment Management, Inc. and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC. Visionary Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm uses model-based strategies and separately managed accounts, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Anna Militello is a financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Militello Wealth Management since 2014. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis along with third-party manager platforms to implement client investment plans.

Michael Cleveland is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2021, following a prior five-year tenure at US Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a condominium rental business in Sint Maarten. UMB Financial Services, Inc. primarily serves institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program, offering multiple investment program options and access to a range of fixed income and equity instruments. The firm employs both model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and operates as a registered municipal advisor and FINRA-member broker-dealer affiliated with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.

David Sink is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Visionary Wealth Advisors since 2015. Visionary Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities through a multi-advisor team structure managing several billion dollars for a few thousand clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Michele Laws is a financial advisor at Portside Wealth Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including TownSquare Capital, Allegis Investment Services, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in divorce financial education as a monthly speaker at a divorce workshop and is a board member for Divorce Dollars & Sense. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and client education using a blend of investment approaches combined with affiliated legal and accounting expertise.

Gaines Smith is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kovack Securities Inc., Resource Horizons Investment Advisory, Inc., and previously operated Gaines Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is president of Smith & Sons Firearms, a firearms and sporting goods retail business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs, utilizing an Envestnet-supported workflow and both internal and third-party investment models.

Brent Wilhelm is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He serves as treasurer for the St. Teresa Athletic Association in Belleville, IL. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over 500 advisors, offering services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management solutions.

Jeremiah Accola is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over 500 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including wrap-fee programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Steven Bione is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience, currently serving at First Command Advisory Services since 2015. He has been affiliated with First Command Financial Services, Inc. and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Gateway Property Partners, LLC, which manages commercial rental properties. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team and wealth portfolio managers who select from approved third-party managers.

Alan Orr Jr. is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with First Command in various capacities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Orr is a part owner of Gateway Properties LLC, an entity involved in developing and leasing commercial office space. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Suzanne Markus is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2022, she worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a marketing partner with Monat, a hair care product company. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, and M&A advisory, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Ronald Dickey is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera Advisors, First Allied Advisory Services, and other affiliated firms. He is a co-trustee of the Carl Dickey Living Trust and the Janet Dickey Living Trust and serves as a financial consultant for Burgdorf and Associates Wealth Managers, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm supports complex investment solutions and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Michele Tanner is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2015. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and M&A advisory services.

Jeffrey Harris is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience working at firms including Anders CPAs + Advisors and GFI Digital Inc. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as an alderman for the City of Fairview Heights. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to select and monitor portfolios.

Kevin Phillips is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in O'Fallon, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he served in the U.S. Air Force for ten years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Kirby Mack is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning, LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Buckingham Asset Management, LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.