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.

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.

Jacob Venetis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Venetis is involved in real estate investing through ownership of IZZAT LLC, focusing on buying and selling investment properties as well as residential and commercial property development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Emily Kanefield is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following nine years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved planning tools and market assumptions to help model financial outcomes.

Michael Hessler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capacity, Cultivation Capital, Stadia Ventures, Indiana University, and Rapsodo. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Worldwide Vending LLC, a vending machine business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting 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.

James Welch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Peters, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commerce Bank, Regions Bank, Cetera, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Bret Zingrich is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he managed a neighborhood bowling center for eight years. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is noted for its large scale and integrated structure, providing centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing services.

Justin Ruester is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and nine years of industry experience. His prior employment includes seven years at TD Ameritrade, Inc. and one year at Levy Restaurants. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized supervisory and custody services.

Jenny Seim is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines. Her career includes over a decade at The Mutual Fund Store and multiple roles within Financial Engines Advisors from 2015 to present. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and oversees diversified model portfolios with a long-term focus.

Dustin Harwell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory strategies such as discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Francis Mundwiller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 57 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2000 to 2003. Mundwiller also co-owns Smith-Mundwiller Securities LLC, an investment-related business in St. Charles, Missouri. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis, utilizing firm research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.