Julie Breault is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2008, with prior experience at First Bankers' Banc Securities and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of finance, she owns and operates two small businesses focused on crafts and wine, and works part-time as a bartender at a cigar lounge. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research-based, diversification-focused investment approaches while offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Vaughn Hayes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021, he worked for QuikTrip for 11 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party analytics.

William Maguire is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord for a short-term rental property. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment strategies, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Anna Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018. Prior to her financial career, she held roles at Barnes and Noble and Film Scene. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jeffery Carson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Steward Partners, Raymond James Financial Services, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through client meetings and written summaries.

Toby Svoboda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Clayton, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Adam Gera is a financial advisor with Cetera in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2024 and has prior experience in various roles including at the University of Alabama and in the food service industry. In addition to his advisory role, he is also involved with Renaissance Financial, providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Laegeler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the author of a book about newborns. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with banking and other financial products.

Jessica Voss is a financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Tanner Drake is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Renaissance Financial, and Pioneer Wealth Management. Before entering the financial sector, he worked in landscape contracting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and services, supported by a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Shannon James is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Saint Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sun Valley Adult Care Center for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several entrepreneurial and community activities, including coordinating events at a family-owned venue, operating a notary services business, organizing a creative studio for publishing and crafts, and offering motivational speaking engagements. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping services distinct.

Kathryn Motchan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Union Preschool in St. Louis, where she reviews budgets and operating expenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Chuck Edelstein is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC since 2013 and previously with MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Chevra Kadisha Cemetery Association in St. Louis. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program platforms, operating a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Oliver Jones is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Stifel in 2020, he worked at Regions Bank and has prior experience in law enforcement and public safety, currently serving as a 911 dispatcher for the St. Clair County Sheriff Department. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Anna Ward is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and AT&T. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Sarah Buerk is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and based in St. Louis, MO. She has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Renaissance Financial and Faber & Brand, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Emily Kingston is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012 and has also held positions at Fossil, Loft, and Bek Restaurant. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for fiduciary entities in the St. Louis area. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Colten Meador is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 63 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Digital Intelligence Systems, and Legence Bank. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gregory Bulva is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Granite City, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Scottrade from 2008 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving clients with tailored investment strategies and a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Geoffrey Ratliff is a Senior Financial Advisor and partner in the Ratliff Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2015 and became a partner in The Ratliff Group in 2018. The group focuses on transition planning to assist clients with the financial implications of anticipated and unexpected life events. Geoffrey uses a goals-based approach to develop customized strategies encompassing banking, lending, estate planning, and investment management, addressing clients' risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and investment goals. His expertise includes services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, is licensed to sell insurance in Missouri, and holds professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Geoffrey graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Geoffrey is actively involved in community organizations focused on education and equity. He serves on the boards of Aim High St. Louis, the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation, and the Board of Trustees at John Burroughs School, where he is also a member of the Community & Equity Partnership Steering Committee. He resides in the University City area of St. Louis with his wife and daughter.