Gaines Smith is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kovack Securities Inc., Resource Horizons Investment Advisory, Inc., and previously operated Gaines Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is president of Smith & Sons Firearms, a firearms and sporting goods retail business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs, utilizing an Envestnet-supported workflow and both internal and third-party investment models.

Brent Wilhelm is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He serves as treasurer for the St. Teresa Athletic Association in Belleville, IL. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over 500 advisors, offering services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management solutions.

Jeremiah Accola is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over 500 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including wrap-fee programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Steven Bione is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience, currently serving at First Command Advisory Services since 2015. He has been affiliated with First Command Financial Services, Inc. and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Gateway Property Partners, LLC, which manages commercial rental properties. 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 wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team and wealth portfolio managers who select from approved third-party managers.

Alan Orr Jr. is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with First Command in various capacities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Orr is a part owner of Gateway Properties LLC, an entity involved in developing and leasing commercial office space. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Tiffany Kelly is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing across multiple roles from 2011 to 2022. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, investment management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing proprietary strategies and third-party models supported by in-house equity and fixed income research.

Bonnie Griffith is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Brookstone since 2008 and has also been associated with Stonewolfe Financial since 2003. In addition to her advisory roles, she is an independent contractor in the insurance industry, licensed in health and life insurance in Illinois and Missouri. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, offering primarily discretionary investment management via model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts.

Ronald Dickey is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera Advisors, First Allied Advisory Services, and other affiliated firms. He is a co-trustee of the Carl Dickey Living Trust and the Janet Dickey Living Trust and serves as a financial consultant for Burgdorf and Associates Wealth Managers, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm supports complex investment solutions and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Michele Mehrtens is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. for 13 years and Merrill for 5 years. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment management solutions, including proprietary strategies and third-party model providers.

Michele Tanner is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2015. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and M&A advisory services.

Jeffrey Harris is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience working at firms including Anders CPAs + Advisors and GFI Digital Inc. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as an alderman for the City of Fairview Heights. 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, using a centralized Investment Management Team to select and monitor portfolios.

Kevin Phillips is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in O'Fallon, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he served in the U.S. Air Force for ten years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Kirby Mack is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning, LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Buckingham Asset Management, LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Richard Stone is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2012, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. His career spans roles at several well-known firms in the industry. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management services using both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Michael Fallert is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Wm. Nobbe & Co. and Sabreliner Aviation. Outside of advising, he is the owner of a small retail business, Show-Me Shop, which is managed by his wife. 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, delivering investment management through a centralized team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using prescreened managers and model portfolios.

Leann Trampe is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2022, she worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, and Scottrade. She also has experience in education from her time at Aviston Elementary. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial services, combining proprietary strategies with third-party models and operating an internal trading desk alongside Pershing custody services.

Quinten Spivey IV is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2012, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. Benjamin F. Edwards offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and certain M&A advisory services.

Kayden Besher is a financial professional at Kestra Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory Services, LLC in 2026, Besher worked at Cetera Advisors, Burgdorf Wealth Managers, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients such as plan sponsors and sovereign wealth funds.

Sally Davis is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services, including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management consulting, and brokerage services.

John Kafer is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in O'Fallon, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Financial Services and related entities since 2012. Outside of advising, he serves on the finance committee of the non-profit Airlift Tanker Association, assisting with budgeting and spending plans. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm 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 managed through a centralized investment team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers.