Matthew Michalak is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, QuikTrip, the St. Louis Cardinals, and United Parcel Service. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and swap dealer functions, providing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Scott Dolitsky is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owner of Dolitsky and Berglund, LLC, which facilitates securities and insurance business. He has been with D&B Strategic Wealth and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2005. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

Jerame Braasch is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors in 2025, he worked at Citigroup for five years and has held positions in the food service industry. He is also an appointed agent authorized to sell non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily 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, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors and employs centralized technology and model solutions to manage approximately $29.2 billion for nearly 300,000 clients.

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.

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 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains ownership of a rental property in Berkeley, MO. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and specialized market roles.

Keaten Landis is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in O'Fallon, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies (NY Life), New York Life Insurance Co, Edward Jones, US Trust, and Merrill. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with large institutional scale, providing bespoke discretionary solutions and maintaining unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

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 having 33 years of industry experience. His career includes long-standing roles with Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Ameritas Investment Corp, Dealer Benefit Service Inc, and Carillon Group. Outside of his advisory work, 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 planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Scott Nolen is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and several advisory groups, with additional involvement as an independent insurance agent and providing non-legal estate planning administrative services. He serves on the examination board of the National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries and conducts seminars with the American Financial Education Alliance aimed at improving financial literacy. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and uses model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary authority to manage client assets.

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 at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles within the First Command organization since 2024, as well as positions at Advisor Seekers and in academia. 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 offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing centralized investment management and a team-based approach to portfolio construction and oversight.

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.

Charles Bright is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Creve Coeur, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a trivia night announcer several times a year 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 tailored advice, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Christine Boyce is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Scottrade, and Edward Jones. She also serves as president of the Locke Condominium Association. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations to clients’ goals and risk tolerance. The firm manages significant assets within a large-scale platform that includes formally structured compliance and affiliated managed account strategies.

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.

David Arns is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in St. Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Valic Financial Advisors, Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors, and TD Ameritrade, among others. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based investment programs, including a digital discretionary model account available through an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.