Duane Roth is a financial advisor at Rda Financial Network with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been involved with RDA Financial Network and its affiliated entities since 2001 and also manages Roth Agribusiness. His background includes managing farming and agriculture operations in addition to his advisory roles. RDA Financial Network serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory services, and a model-portfolio program. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary management, third-party sub-advisors, and proprietary strategies overseen by a Wealth Management Committee.

Andrew Merkle is a financial advisor with Claris Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining Claris Advisors, Merkle held positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Edward Jones, and several organizations related to athletics and banking. Claris Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit retirement plan services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, asset-class investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes diversified, no-load mutual funds, relying on third-party managers for certain strategies and fixed-income management.

Stanley Royer is a financial advisor with Claris Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Claris Advisors, formerly AMD Financial Services LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities as an agent with multiple insurance providers. Claris Advisors offers investment management, retirement-plan advisory, financial planning, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, asset-allocation investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, typically using passive mutual funds and model portfolios, and collaborates with third-party sub-advisers for specialized mandates.

Jeffrey Severin is a financial advisor at Severin Investments LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2013 to 2016 and has been with Severin Investments since 2013. Severin Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, defined contribution plans, and other financial advisers and broker-dealers. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using proprietary model portfolios, retirement advisory, 401(k) consulting, and financial planning, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with tactical tilts and sector rotation.

Isaac Young is a financial advisor at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FICO and ByTheYard, as well as teaching at Jordan High School and Jordan Middle School. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolio construction using a range of investment vehicles and also offers specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

Jeffrey Waters is a financial advisor with CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, LTD., holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Cambridge Investment Research prior to joining CarsonAllaria in 2019. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $791.8 million using a quantitative, client-profile-driven approach and offers integrated discretionary wealth management alongside ERISA fiduciary services.

Laura Williams Lawrence is a financial advisor with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Archford Capital Strategies since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Boots on the Green and president of the Soccer Booster Club. Archford Capital Strategies provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation approach using a combination of independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and proprietary models, and offers specialized programs such as charitable distribution services and trustee-related offerings.

Connor Bouse is a financial advisor at Slagle Financial, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Slagle Financial since 2022. Slagle Financial provides investment supervisory services and financial planning for individuals, families, and businesses, offering tailored engagement terms and investment policy statements. The firm emphasizes globally diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory and uses fundamental security analysis with a preference for index mutual funds and ETFs in internal management.

Mark Allaria is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a partner at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, Ltd. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is engaged in servicing fixed insurance products. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $791.8 million and combines traditional wealth management with ERISA fiduciary services, using a quantitative, computer-based approach to portfolio construction and leveraging third-party platforms for reporting and administration.

David Kurtz is a financial advisor at FRA Wealth Management LLC in O'Fallon, IL, holding a Series 65 designation. He has over 14 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Regions and 3 years with FRA Wealth Management. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses an open-architecture investment approach, combining passive and active strategies, and emphasizes client engagement and education.

Chad Slagle is a financial advisor with Slagle Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Slagle Financial since 2009 and is a partner in Best Practices, LLC, a consulting business serving financial firms and individuals. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Slagle Financial provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm emphasizes globally diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory and offers discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial plans, and third-party money manager recommendations.

Justin Mcbride is a financial advisor with Feltl Advisors in Edwardsville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Feltl and Company since 2015. Feltl Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individual investors who are predominantly non–high-net-worth clients, as well as to corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $132 million in client assets and offers non-discretionary advice through various wrap-fee advisory programs in partnership with RBC.

Joseph Allaria is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, Ltd. since 2017 and previously held roles at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he holds a licensed insurance agent designation. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of quantitative models and traditional research, employs tax-sensitive techniques, and integrates third-party platforms such as Betterment to serve a broad range of clients.

Joseph Roosevans is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 10 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with FRA Wealth Management LLC in O'Fallon, Illinois, and has been president of Financial Resources of America, an insurance agency, since 1986. He also serves as president of FRA Trust, LLC, a trust representative office focused on estate planning. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an open-architecture investment model combining passive and active management, with services ranging from portfolio management to comprehensive financial planning.

Joshua Rood is a financial advisor at Severin Investments LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Severin Investments, he worked at Charles Schwab and has experience managing a painting business, After Hours Painting, LLC, which he owns and operates outside of securities trading hours. Severin Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, defined contribution plans, and other financial advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning support through actively managed model portfolios that combine fundamental and technical analysis.

Joseph Metcalf is a financial advisor at Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Buckingham Asset Management, and Mosaic Family Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he consults on technology and software integration through Integration Strategies Group LLC. Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm’s investment approach is evidence-based, combining in-house management, third-party sub-advisors, and technology-enabled solutions, with access to alternative and private investments through a non-discretionary platform.

Joshua Ohl is a financial advisor at Slagle Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC. Slagle Financial provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm emphasizes globally diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory and offers discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial plans, and third-party money manager recommendations.

Alexandra Dorfman is a financial advisor at NorthStar Asset Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Bottom Line and Right At School. Alexandra’s background also includes roles in nonprofit and educational organizations. NorthStar Asset Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and not-for-profit organizations with portfolio management, outsourced CIO services, donor-advised fund advisory, and sub-advisory relationships. The firm integrates a socially responsible investment framework with a core-satellite structure, managing approximately $806 million in assets across multiple offices.

Paul Alegnani is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for nine years. Archford Capital Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and trustee-related services, employing a long-term, asset-allocation approach that incorporates a range of investment vehicles and proprietary models.

Tyler Hasty is a financial advisor at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, LTD. with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cardinal Investment Advisors for five years and The Boeing Company for three years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed life and health insurance agent. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $791.8 million using a quantitative investment approach and offers a combination of discretionary wealth management and ERISA fiduciary services.