Matthew Shannon is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in March 2022 and brings over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, having previously worked as a Financial Advisor for Wells Fargo. Matthew specializes in building and managing long-term retirement plans to provide clients with confidence about their financial future. His client focus areas include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Matthew earned his Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation in 2019, his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2020, and his Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation in 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Southeast Missouri State University, where he was also a four-year letter winner in football. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and participates in community activities with Habitats for Humanity. Matthew lives in Wentzville, Missouri with his wife Stefanie and their daughters Madilyn and Ella. In his free time, he enjoys boating, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, music, and tennis, as well as spending time with his family and traveling.

Ty Stauss is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles across multiple companies, including Rawlings Training Center and CQ Capital LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brian Cleary is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, where he worked for a combined 16 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients, primarily using model-driven investment strategies and offering access to third-party asset managers.

Justin Pafford is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Edward Jones. He is based in O'Fallon, Missouri. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and modeling to support client goals.

Michael Stagoski is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesterfield, MO, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. He has eight years of industry experience, including one year at Cejka Search - Cross Country Healthcare before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an online apparel business called Harbor Bend Designs. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christine Miller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Blake Smith is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Ameriprise, and UBS Financial Services. Blake is also a licensed non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio management approaches and technology tools, supported by a large network of advisors and significant asset oversight.

Alicia Saint Ives is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maryland Heights, MO, where she has worked since 2007, accumulating 19 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent sales consultant and artist for several direct sales businesses, including jewelry, activewear, and makeup. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Garry Grannemann is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Charles, MO, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate business focused on flipping houses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm 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.

Brian Donnelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Edward Jones. Donnelly is based in Saint Charles, Missouri. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals.

Timothy Salzman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, following a 13-year tenure at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Salzman and his wife operate a short-term rental business through a VRBO website. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Dina Bartle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maryland Heights, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Charlton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of advising, he owns and manages farm rental properties in Madison, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Mathias Jr. is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1989 and owns S. Mathias & Co. Inc., a firm specializing in tax preparation and business consulting since 1986. Outside of his primary advisory roles, he owns Mathias Risk Mgt., Inc., which provides insurance sales and consulting, as well as identity theft and prepaid legal services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using a variety of analytical tools and platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Karena Marfisi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at the firm from 2005 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Hanlon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 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 options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

A Longenecker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in St. Peters, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2015, Longenecker worked at Edward Jones from 1999 to 2015 and has been involved with Mission Financial since 2016, where he is the owner of a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Luke Connell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Daniel Brugere is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of finance, he is involved in photography, operating a photography blog with affiliate marketing, designs T-shirts sold through third-party platforms, and assists with event execution for a marketing company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2002 and has prior experience with firms including Sirius Wealth Management and Securian Financial Services. Gallagher serves as a board member of the MS Society Gateway Chapter, where he participates in developing programs to support the organization's mission. 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 institutions. The firm supports a broad range of investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets.