Joseph Metcalf is a financial advisor at Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Buckingham Asset Management, and Mosaic Family Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he consults on technology and software integration through Integration Strategies Group LLC. Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm’s investment approach is evidence-based, combining in-house management, third-party sub-advisors, and technology-enabled solutions, with access to alternative and private investments through a non-discretionary platform.

Joshua Ohl is a financial advisor at Slagle Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC. Slagle Financial provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm emphasizes globally diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory and offers discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial plans, and third-party money manager recommendations.

Alexandra Dorfman is a financial advisor at NorthStar Asset Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Bottom Line and Right At School. Alexandra’s background also includes roles in nonprofit and educational organizations. NorthStar Asset Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and not-for-profit organizations with portfolio management, outsourced CIO services, donor-advised fund advisory, and sub-advisory relationships. The firm integrates a socially responsible investment framework with a core-satellite structure, managing approximately $806 million in assets across multiple offices.

Paul Alegnani is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for nine years. Archford Capital Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and trustee-related services, employing a long-term, asset-allocation approach that incorporates a range of investment vehicles and proprietary models.

Tyler Hasty is a financial advisor at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, LTD. with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cardinal Investment Advisors for five years and The Boeing Company for three years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed life and health insurance agent. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $791.8 million using a quantitative investment approach and offers a combination of discretionary wealth management and ERISA fiduciary services.

Christopher Cottone is a financial advisor with Integrity Investment Advisors, LLC in Glen Carbon, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary in Missouri. Integrity Investment Advisors is a three-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $57.4 million in assets for individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, pensions, and businesses. The firm offers in-house financial planning and portfolio management, employing a process that begins with a written financial plan and emphasizes diversification, cost control, and tax efficiency.

Jon Payne is a financial advisor at Genesis Wealth Management with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several entities including Genesis Financial Group Inc. since 1999 and Gradient Securities, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Payne also serves on the Macoupin County Board. Genesis Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $54.5 million for around 377 clients and offers tailored portfolios using platforms such as Envestnet, SEI, and Morningstar, as well as specialized services for veterans and long-term care planning.

John Perry is a financial advisor with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and starting his advisory career in 2024. Before joining Archford, he worked in educational roles at Wake Forest University, Creighton University, and St. Louis University High School. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and offers specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

Timothy Dew is a financial advisor with FRA Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining FRA Wealth Management in 2022, he worked for eight years at Logistic Resource Solutions. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts, utilizing an open-architecture investment model that combines passive and active managers and addresses a variety of financial planning needs including retirement and estate planning. The firm manages a large client base with a small advisory team and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Blake Williams is a financial advisor at Slagle Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Slagle Financial, he worked at Coldwell Banker Brown for one year and spent sixteen years in other roles not specified. Slagle Financial provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, and business clients. The firm uses a globally diversified investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, emphasizing index mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both internal portfolio management and recommendations of third-party managers with ongoing oversight.

Robert Reidelberger is a financial advisor with RDA Financial Network in O'Fallon, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and The Roth Companies. Outside of financial services, he is a minority partner and investor in SourceNow LLC, a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm. RDA Financial Network serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary portfolio management, third-party sub-advisors, and proprietary strategies overseen by a Wealth Management Committee.

Robert Barrale is a CFP® and Series 65-designated advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with KEB Wealth Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Mastercard Worldwide for 23 years. KEB Wealth Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.27 billion for around 662 clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and not-for-profits. The firm employs an evidence-based, long-term investment approach incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory and coordination with an affiliated accounting firm for integrated tax and estate planning.

Jacob Hong is a financial advisor at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Archford since 2014. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolio construction using a range of investment vehicles and offers specialized solutions including options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

Joseph Schmidt is a financial advisor at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Archford, he worked with Hartford Athletic and Charleston Battery and has experience in collegiate and high school settings. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a customized, primarily long-term investment approach using various vehicles including independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and private placements, while also offering specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

Grant Giardino is a CFP® professional at Dew Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Plancorp, SABATKA & CO., and has held roles at Kansas State University and Lombardo & Sons. Dew Wealth Management serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, including business owners, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering various wealth services from family office assessments to retirement plan consulting. The firm combines financial planning with investment management and coordination of outside professionals, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and employing tools such as direct indexing and data aggregation.

Robert Freshour is a financial advisor at Markowski Investments with 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Freshour Financial, Wealth Quest Planning, and Wedgewood Partners, Inc., where he has been associated since 1991. Markowski Investments provides personal financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $473.9 million in client assets and employs a combination of strategic asset allocation with tactical overlays in its investment approach.

Samuel Hanger is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC since 2015 and held roles at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. from 2016 to 2023 and Private Client Services from 2023 to 2025. He serves on the Foundation Board of Finance Committee at Southern Illinois College of Belleville, overseeing investments and expenditures. Archford Capital Strategies provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses. The firm constructs customized portfolios using various investment vehicles and offers specialized services such as trustee-related offerings and charitable giving programs.

Robert Schlueter Jr. is a financial advisor at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Archford since 2013 and previously was with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Private Client Services. Archford Capital Strategies serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a long-term, asset-allocation approach with customized portfolios composed of independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, securities, REITs, options strategies, and proprietary models.

Michael Nichols is a financial advisor with FRA Wealth Management LLC in O'Fallon, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Mutual of America, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Prior to his financial career, he had employment at The Sliced Pint and 54th Street Bar and Grill. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts, with a focus on portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses an open-architecture investment model that integrates passive and active managers and offers access to trust and insurance products through affiliated companies.

Michelle Zimmer is a financial advisor at Genesis Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and over 18 years of professional experience, primarily gained at United Community Bank. She has been with Genesis Wealth Management Group since 2026 and previously with Genesis Financial Group. Genesis Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $54.5 million for 377 clients across five advisors, offering tailored portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary services.