Elizabeth Meier is a financial advisor at IPI Wealth Management, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with William J. Conway & Co., Inc. since 1991. Outside of advising, she is self-employed as a CPA, providing tax return preparation, and is involved in the sales of fixed insurance products including indexed annuities. IPI Wealth Management, Inc. offers investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers for individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.65 billion in client assets and employs an open-architecture model that includes proprietary risk-based portfolios and strategic asset allocation combined with active manager oversight.

Vincent Tizono is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management. He has worked previously at Conquistare Financial Advisory, LLC, Retire Once Financial Management, LLC, and several other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of Conquistare Financial Advisory, LLC, which involves insurance sales and the sale of gold and silver coins. AlphaStar Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individual, corporate, and business clients. The firm employs strategic and tactical investment approaches through proprietary model portfolios and advisor-directed models, managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets across more than 8,400 client relationships.

Nicole Crangle is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. holding a Series 65 credential. She has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Blattel & Associates and Starbucks. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

William Chambers is a financial advisor with Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Huntleigh Securities Corporation since 2007 and joined Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. in 2024. Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisor serving individual, high-net-worth, charitable, trust, and business clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, ERISA retirement-plan services, sub-advisory arrangements, and third-party manager solicitation. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and quantitative methods and offers a distinctive MindShare Small Companies program focused on micro-, small-, and mid-cap equities.

Kirk Halveland is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prospera in 2025, he worked at Cutter & Company, Inc. for 17 years and at STIFEL for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a women’s JV soccer coach at Lutheran High School Association and is a distributor for a metabolic health company, educating others on metabolic supplements. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing multiple advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Brian Long is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cutter & Company Brokerage, Inc. for 23 years before joining Prospera in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in financial planning through St. Louis Financial Group, LLC, manages a tax preparation business, and has experience as a freelance model. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms, including proprietary and third-party options.

Nicole Gilbert is a financial advisor at Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Huntleigh Advisors since 2016. Huntleigh Advisors serves individual clients, small businesses, charities, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, model portfolio programs, a specialized MindShare small- and micro-cap strategy, sub-advisory services, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis across its strategies and regularly reviews model asset allocation portfolios alongside customized individual options.

Scott Debandt is a financial advisor with Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Huntleigh Securities Corporation since 2009. Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisor serving individual, high-net-worth, charitable, trust, and business clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, ERISA retirement-plan services, and third-party manager solicitation. The firm employs a range of strategies, including a distinctive MindShare Small Companies program that combines investor sentiment, charting analysis, and fundamental research to target micro-, small-, and mid-cap equities.

Steven Perrmann is a financial advisor at Transce3nd LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Madison Avenue Securities, AE Wealth Management, Kalos Management, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory roles, he has engaged in writing and recording personal music since 1990. Transce3nd LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, often implementing portfolios through third-party model managers via AE Wealth Management’s platform.

Anthony Gitcho is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Financial & Tax Architects, he worked at Prudential Advisors and Colonial Life. Before his career in financial advising, he spent over a decade at Lumiere Place Casino. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” using ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.

Scott Quinn is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, all spent at RubinBrown Advisors LLC in St. Louis, MO. He has been with RubinBrown Advisors since 2002. RubinBrown Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan sponsor services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.86 billion in client assets and utilizes strategic asset allocation primarily through model portfolios of mutual funds and ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with tax-aware practices.

Kelsey Abbott is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plancorp, LLC in Saint Louis, MO. Prior to joining Plancorp in 2020, Abbott worked at Enterprise Bank and Trust and Commerce Trust Company. Plancorp, LLC provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, business owner succession planning, and tax preparation services to individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach follows Modern Portfolio Theory and employs documented Investment Policy Statements, with a focus on diversified asset allocation, ongoing portfolio management, and tax-aware strategies.

Christopher Swenson is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2013 and previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years. He is also involved in investment advisory activities through related business entities. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to manage portfolios and supports over 12,000 clients with more than $4.9 billion in discretionary assets under management.

Gregory Aman is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. in O'Fallon, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2009. Aman serves on the board of directors for KidSmart, a nonprofit organization. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program, offering various investment options and a combination of model-based and manager-driven portfolio management approaches.

Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at RFG Advisory since 2020 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach centers on discretionary portfolio management using model strategies, third-party platforms, and technology-driven retirement solutions, with a notable role as sub-adviser to multiple Bluemonte ETFs and service to state and municipal clients.

Brian Hayes is a financial advisor with The Mather Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Fidelity and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. before joining The Mather Group in 2019. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities with financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based models, tax-synchronized portfolio construction, and customization options such as direct indexing and ESG portfolios.

Ryan Klump is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC, holding the Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Saxony Capital Management since 2004 and has also been affiliated with Patrick Capital Markets, LLC during multiple periods. Klump serves as a partner/shareholder in several holding companies connected to his firm and participates as an advisory board member for a local bank. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model with 38 advisors and offers discretionary asset management alongside hourly or flat-fee consulting, employing a range of investment strategies and third-party manager due diligence.

Stacie Brost is a financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with First Brokerage America, L.L.C. since 1998. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individual investors, institutional clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware implementation, and low turnover, utilizing a combination of equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

David Ott is a financial advisor with Acropolis Investment Management, LLC, where he has worked for 24 years. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework informed by long-term data to construct diversified portfolios emphasizing tax efficiency and low turnover, with a notable focus on retirement solutions for union workplaces and significant management of company-sponsored plans.

Andrew Claus is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 1 year of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2014. Financial & Tax Architects, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm utilizes proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” involving exchange-traded funds, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client accounts managed on a discretionary basis.