Michael McCartney is a financial advisor at McCartney Wealth Management LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 credential with 17 years of industry experience. He has led McCartney Wealth Management since 2010. McCartney is also licensed as an attorney in Missouri and occasionally provides legal assistance to acquaintances in compliance with ethical and legal requirements. McCartney Wealth Management offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as some qualified retirement plans. The firm follows a fee-only model and emphasizes an investment approach based on academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost, passive index funds, systematic diversification, and tax efficiency.

James Nash III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Clark Wealth Partners, LLC and previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. from 2015 to 2026. Clark Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $260 million in client assets, tailoring portfolios to individual risk tolerances and objectives using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and internally designed model portfolios.

Jason Loyd is a financial advisor with J. Loyd Capital Management, LLC in Clayton, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. Loyd has been with J. Loyd Capital Management since 2014. J. Loyd Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals and high net-worth clients, creating tailored portfolios based on client objectives, time horizons, and liquidity needs. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to guide asset allocation and security selection and employs derivatives and leverage strategies in separately managed accounts.

Jacob Gall is a financial advisor at Modern Dollar Planning, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with firms including Collop Capital and Laure Financial. Outside of advisory roles, Gall has been involved with Stratman Sports since 2018. Modern Dollar Planning, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary investment management services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified, low-cost portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Stephen Rhodes is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Signify Wealth LLC since 2015. He has also been involved with Signify Business Management LLC and Signify University LLC, overseeing operations at both entities. Outside of his advisory role, Rhodes owns Katalysis Ventures LLC, a holding company for his personal private investments, and he is the owner of Talent Commerce Summit, a non-investment related business. Signify Wealth is a small team advisory firm managing approximately $284 million across 115 client relationships. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and privately held small businesses, utilizing a mix of internal management and third-party solutions, including private pooled investment vehicles and cryptoasset planning.

Ryan Bowman is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently the sole advisor at Maxele Advisors, LLC in Webster Groves, MO. His prior experience includes positions at firms such as Aspen Wealth Strategies, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Maxele Advisors provides financial planning and wealth management services to individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions, managing approximately $201.6 million in discretionary assets while serving a large client base through model-based strategies and custodial technology.

Jason Woods is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Dew Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2002. The firm has two advisors and is based in Clayton, Missouri. Dew Wealth Strategies, LLC provides discretionary investment management, written financial planning, pension consulting, and personal wealth management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm serves a small client base with approximately $94.7 million in discretionary assets under management and uses a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, option strategies, and alternative investments.

Wayne Botz is a financial advisor at LCI Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LCI Advisors since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. LCI Advisors is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $57.8 million for about 50 clients, primarily individuals, trusts, and qualified plans. The firm employs a disciplined, value-based investment process supplemented by distinct strategies including a focused growth sleeve and a discovery portfolio that combines value and technical analysis.

Mary Oransky is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advisory roles. She has been with Laminar Wealth LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Plancorp, LLC from 2014 to 2017. Laminar Wealth LLC provides wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts and estates, managing approximately $132 million in client assets. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Fama-French three-factor model, using low-cost, diversified ETFs and mutual funds, with an emphasis on diversification, cost control, and tax efficiency.

Matthew Hawk is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cambridge Capital Management, LLC since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in O'Fallon, Illinois. Cambridge Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm with four advisors managing approximately $457.8 million for individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-focused retirement plan consulting using a combination of actively managed and passive mutual funds and ETFs, guided by fundamental and technical analysis.

Richard Wimmer Jr. is a financial advisor at Meredith Wealth Planning with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Silicon Hills Wealth Management, Matter Family Office, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and Wells Fargo Bank. Meredith Wealth Planning provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, families, and corporate clients. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, managing accounts on a continuous discretionary basis with periodic reviews.

Stephen Erken is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Maxele Advisors, LLC since 2013. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Maxele Advisors provides comprehensive and modular financial planning and discretionary wealth management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage investments according to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizon, maintaining ongoing oversight with at least quarterly reviews.

Benjamin Weiss is a financial advisor with Daytona Street Capital in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Daytona Street Capital in 2021, he worked at Eidelman Virant Capital and 8th & Jackson. He is the sole member and manager of several entities related to 8th & Jackson Partners, L.P., a private pooled investment vehicle. Daytona Street Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $161.4 million for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a concentrated equity strategy focused on long-term outperformance of the S&P 500 and offers customized portfolios alongside a global diversified approach using ETFs and mutual funds.

Scott Humphrey is a financial advisor with Holistic Finance LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Holistic Finance, he worked at Claris Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Humphrey is also involved in licensed insurance sales and services as part of his role at Holistic Finance. Holistic Finance serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, estate-planning support, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental analysis and client-specific objectives, offering a range of strategies from long-term holdings to trading and private placements, combined with integrated financial planning and portfolio monitoring.

Michael Brady is a financial advisor with Brady Family Wealth, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2014 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a high school advancement committee focused on fundraising and school promotion. Brady Family Wealth serves individuals, families, foundations, and business entities by providing investment and wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with tax-aware, risk-adjusted asset allocations, combining active and passive strategies across various asset classes.

Reid Mortensen is a financial advisor at Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Genesis Wealth Management Group since 2011. Mortensen also operates as an independent insurance agent through Genesis Insurance & Financial Advisors, dedicating half of his professional time to this activity. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs an IPS-driven process and utilizes a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to construct and monitor portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

Mindful Wealth is an independent financial planning and investment advisory firm dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate financial complexity with clarity, confidence, and intention. We believe that financial planning is not simply about managing money; it is about helping people live meaningful lives aligned with their values, goals, and evolving circumstances. Money touches every aspect of life: career decisions, family relationships, health, geography, opportunity, and legacy. Yet traditional financial advice often focuses narrowly on investments or isolated transactions. At Mindful Wealth, we take a different approach. We view financial planning as an integrated, ongoing process that connects every financial decision to the broader story of a person’s life. Our work begins not with markets or products, but with people. We partner with clients during moments of transition, growth, uncertainty, and reinvention to help them make thoughtful financial decisions in an increasingly complex world.

Craig Toberman is a Partner at Toberman Becker Wealth in St. Louis. He assists families and businesses with strategic financial planning and long-term wealth management. He has over a decade of experience in financial services and has crafted custom financial plans for hundreds of families and businesses. Craig received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Agricultural and Consumer Economics from the University of Illinois and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Finance from Saint Louis University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Craig is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), Fee-Only Network, and XY Planning Network. He has recently been featured in Bloomberg, CNN Business, and InvestmentNews. Craig lives in the greater St. Louis area with his wife, Ally and sons, Hank and Dean. They enjoy hiking at Castlewood State Park and visiting the Missouri Botanical Garden. Toberman Becker Wealth serves families as a fee-only, independent, and fiduciary financial advisor. Craig never receives commissions or sells any investment products or insurance. The client’s fee is the firm’s only source of revenue.

David Apted is a financial advisor with Bristol Financial LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He joined Bristol Financial in 2018 after working at Forest Securities Inc. Apted is the managing member of David M. Apted, LLC, an RIA applicant in Missouri, and is also a licensed insurance agent who occasionally offers insurance products to clients. Bristol Financial LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, manages $84 million in assets, and employs a mix of investment strategies including long-term equity positions, short sales, and options.

David Eidelman is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Daytona Street Capital, where he has worked since 2023, following a 41-year tenure at Eidelman Virant Capital. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management services to a select group of clients, including individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. Daytona Street Capital employs a concentrated core equity strategy focused on long-term outperformance of the S&P 500, combined with ETF-based allocation strategies for broader diversification and customization.