Paul Hardy is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and internships abroad related to sports events. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized, integrated operational platform.

Tricia Seely is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience at Edward Jones, where she has worked since 1992. She holds a Series 63 license and is based in Union, MO. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved with a condominium association and holds an interest in a farming rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Michael Fleming is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Chesterfield, MO. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 24 years of industry experience. Fleming has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2006 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2005. He is the owner of Fleming Financial Services, LLC, an entity involved in his advisory activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers various programs including wrap and money-manager options, focusing on collaborative, goal-driven financial planning.

Thomas Hadican Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Chesterfield, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Co. for 16 years before joining Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a sports official in his community. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Jeffrey Misuraca is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ballwin, Missouri, where he has worked since 2008. He has 17 years of industry experience. 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.

John Gray is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and combines planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management functions.

Alexander Buck is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and starting his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he has experience in medical sales at Sure-Tech Diagnostics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

James Laughlin Sr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Nicholas Davis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has an interest in royalties through Magnum Producing, LP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its services with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Ryan Paisley is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Corecap Investments, Foresters Equity Services, and Global Green Insurance Agency. He also maintains an insurance agent role specializing in life, property, and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented strategies.

Alicia Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Defiance, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Ross serves as Treasurer and Secretary on the Board of Directors for Fairmount General Baptist Church and is involved with the Guiding Star Women's Missionary Society. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Susan Goucher is a financial advisor with Stifel in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a licensed notary. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Charles Hessler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory approach 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.

Timothy Smith is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is based in Chesterfield, MO, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group life insurance sales and owns a financial LLC for pass-through compensation. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a collaborative financial planning process using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Margaret Smith is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Abigail Huckabee is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mercy Investment Services, Inc., Saint Louis MetroMarket, and Washington University in St. Louis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning using a combination of proprietary research and third-party data.

Matthew Merrick is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Merrick is also active as a mortgage loan originator and insurance agent in individual and group life and health products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and offering event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Steven Stork is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Manchester, MO, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of experience in the industry. Stork serves as a board member for the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, contributing to initiatives for improving and funding the local senior center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. It offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of nearly 24,000 financial advisors.

Nhuong Cao is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Charles Schwab in St. Louis, MO, bringing three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Cao worked at TD Ameritrade and has a background outside finance that includes four years at LG Vina Cosmetics. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a non-discretionary advisory model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Stephen Leicht is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2001 to 2008. Leicht is a commissioned notary public in Missouri. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.