Eryn Holder is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Edward Jones, and Scottrade. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, delivering written recommendations on a variety of financial planning topics without implementing them directly. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Benjamin Ellis III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019, he worked at Aerotek and was self-employed with Risen Savior Ministries. He is also an ordained minister at Evangel Temple, where he assists in preaching and teaching. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Matthew Fiss is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Madison Helphinstine is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Miller Buckfire and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. prior to her current role. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Nathan Nichols is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Aerotek, Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Michael Beck is a financial advisor with Stifel in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2012. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Ryan Sayre is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and RHI General Group, as well as employment at the University of Missouri - Columbia and Shiloh Bar and Grill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to inform its investment approach.

Mark Hansen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in O’Fallon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. He is also a trustee and one of three beneficiaries of a family trust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Stephanie Hays is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mitchell Farsad is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and advisory board member in local chapters of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, contributing to fraud detection and anti-money laundering education. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and planning decisions.

Paul Sankovich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Encierro Productions LLC, which provides production funding and advice on movie projects. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with over 2,200 advisors that serves a broad client base using a comprehensive investment approach.

Daniel Licata is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC in 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce, using proprietary research, planning tools, and simulation models.

Gregory Maier is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel in St. Louis, MO. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade, the University of Missouri, BJC Healthcare, and Delaware North Company. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Alexander Daly is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated since 2022. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions in education and various customer service roles. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Natalie Cortese is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in O'Fallon, IL, where she has worked since 2014. She has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across a wide range of households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

John Hoagland is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Thrivent Financial since 2015. Hoagland participates as a case study grader for the Wealth Management Certified Planner program at the American College of Finance and serves as a board member for Good Samaritan Ministries, which provides affordable housing and community services in East St. Louis. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, providing written recommendations without offering portfolio management or discretionary trading authority for these services.

Mark Murray is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in O'Fallon, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in a family-held farmland entity. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large institutional firm serving a broad client base with a comprehensive approach to financial planning and investment management.

Javon Taylor is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based primarily in the St. Louis area, he works with individuals, local union laborers, business owners, and professionals to develop personalized financial strategies. His focus areas include retirement planning, wealth accumulation, and providing long-term financial confidence. He has particular expertise serving clients in the construction, HVAC, and roofing industries, understanding the distinct opportunities and challenges they encounter. Javon leverages Merrill's investment capabilities and Bank of America's resources to offer coordinated financial advice and guidance. Javon's professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Althoff Catholic High School. His client services span corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning among others. Outside of his professional work, Javon enjoys basketball, fishing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

John Waller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alexander Lade is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.