Jerame Braasch is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup for five years and has held positions in the food service industry. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion and utilizes centralized technology and unified managed account platforms to provide portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors.

Michael Passow is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Creve Coeur, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network and Triad Financial Group since 2007. Outside of finance, he is involved in the restaurant business through Mike Shannon's Steaks and Seafood. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, investment management, and support services. The firm offers diverse portfolio construction options and manages discretionary model portfolios through a multi-step due diligence process.

Scott Wilson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in St. Peters, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Compass Financial for the past 10 years, and he is a part owner of Compass Financial. Additionally, Wilson serves as a notary public. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, offering various managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive adviser-support services.

Johnathon Wishnask is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in St. Louis, MO, and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he holds an insurance agent position with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, utilizing unified managed accounts and centralized technology.

Carlton Harris is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several Wells Fargo entities before joining Citigroup. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a large institutional scale and unique market roles.

Charles Henderson IV is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole, he held various roles including work with Sensient Food Color and Moe Sews Embroidery, an entrepreneurial venture in embroidery services. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and utilizes a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside digital advice solutions.

Keaten Landis is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in O'Fallon, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies (NY Life), New York Life Insurance Co, Edward Jones, and US Trust. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research, swap dealing, and futures commission merchant services.

Mark Gubernik is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. He is based in St. Louis, MO. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of M Generation, LLC, a company involved in performing and recording music. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including investment management, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers various program structures and discretionary model portfolios, supporting advisors in delivering customized investment solutions to their clients.

Michael Gilliam is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has extensive tenure with related Ameritas entities beginning in 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president of Dealer Benefit Service Inc, an independent insurance agency selling fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, supported by a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a comprehensive investment platform.

Jacob Mueller is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise before joining Empower. His background includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Active Life Chiropractic and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integration with Empower’s administrative platforms.

Renee Nenninger is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Renee is based in St. Louis, MO. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using various model strategies and employs technology to manage held-away retirement accounts, with ownership that includes private investment vehicles and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

Garrett McMillan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of TRIAD Wealth in Missouri. Park Avenue Securities, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser owned by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Jackson Lessmann is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Town and Country, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at various First Command entities and Advisor Seekers, as well as teaching roles at the University of South Alabama and Enterprise State Community College. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to oversee model portfolios and third-party manager selections.

Jason Roehr is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has been with Commonwealth since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of L&F Group, Inc., a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing around $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs and access to third-party asset managers, offering a range of investment options and back-office services.

Lawrence Kigin is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including E*TRADE Securities, Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, and Weiss Insurance Agency. He serves as an agent of record for personal and long-term care insurance policies in a non-active capacity. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides bespoke discretionary solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, supported by in-house research and specialized market roles.

Benjamin Hoeft is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Saint Peters, MO, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ameriprise and Fortune Bank. He is also employed by Wealth Concepts Inc., where he works significant hours during trading periods. Money Concepts Advisory Service (MCAS) provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers multiple managed programs and account structures, utilizing a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Charles Bright is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a trivia night announcer and serves as an Amazon Vine reviewer. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Christine Boyce is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in St. Louis, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, and Scottrade. She also serves as president of the Locke Condominium Association. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm’s advisors recommend allocations and specific investments while clients retain final trading decisions.

Cheryl Frazier is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Gerard Hempstead. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs. Their Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering is an online, discretionary model account available by invitation to employees with existing PNC Bank online credentials, utilizing algorithm-driven risk assessment and model portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Richard Bavetz Jr. is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, and Gradient Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Carington Financial & Insurance Services, an insurance agency focused on life insurance products, and is involved with nonprofit organizations providing financial literacy training and employee benefits education. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.