Scott Schickling is a CFP® and Series 63 registered advisor affiliated with Cetera, with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency and operates his own CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a construction company and owns a real estate entity that holds his office building. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, retirement plan, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Joshua Morgan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Eureka, Missouri, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Morgan serves as a captain and commander of the 1137th Military Police Company in the Missouri National Guard and works as a staff accountant at Owensville Christian Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Matthew Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior work history including positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance agencies. Outside of advisory work, Rose has been involved in several business entities including a food service venture and a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and various affiliated financial services.

Joseph Romano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in O'Fallon, Missouri, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade Inc. for 10 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Romano serves as treasurer for the Lafayette High School Band, managing the organization's financial records. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a large-scale client base with an integrated operational structure that includes non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Shaun Jabr is a financial advisor with Cetera in St. Charles, MO, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entity since 2026. Prior to joining Cetera, he has work experience at Regions Bank and Banterra Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Robin Barstow is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in St Charles, MO, with three years of industry experience. Barstow has been associated with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jared Mora is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ofallon, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at US Bank from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Douglass is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including education and food service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning and written recommendation reports focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shelly Shanks is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. She works closely with clients to develop financial plans that align with their personal goals, emphasizing a collaborative approach to financial planning and education. Shelly has experience in various capacities within the financial services industry. Prior to her current position, she served as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Registered Sales Assistant at Commerce Brokerage Services from 2006 to 2009. Outside of her professional work, Shelly enjoys board games, hiking, outdoor adventures, skiing, and parenthood.

Brittany Candler is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edelman Financial Engines since 2026 and previously held roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Wells Fargo clearing Services LLC, TD Ameritrade, and Great Circle. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Diana Scher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Eureka, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Politowski Hefner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022, following four years at TD Ameritrade and four years at Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm operates a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model while offering access to discretionary separately managed accounts and integrates custody, brokerage, and advisory services within a large-scale, centralized operational structure.

Paul Wibbenmeyer is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he guides individuals, families, and small business owners through complex financial decisions. With over ten years of experience, he focuses on creating clear investment plans tailored to each client's unique goals, emphasizing disciplined strategies and long-term market participation. His expertise covers areas such as retirement planning, college education funding, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management, employee benefits, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Paul works closely with clients to develop and adjust financial plans that adapt to changing circumstances. Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree from Southeast Missouri State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys a variety of sports including baseball, biking, football, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, pickleball, and soccer, and values spending time with his family and traveling.

Stephen Baise is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Joseph Coleman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Schwab in 2020, he worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Scottrade Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized operational structure across its extensive client base.

Sandra Manker is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2012. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Town & Country, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stacey Koziatek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley Private Bank and is involved in several business activities including managing Augusta Yoga, LLC, participating as a partner in C&K Adventures LLC, and serving as treasurer for the Defiance Merchants Association in Augusta, Missouri. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary market research and tailored asset allocations through a broad platform that combines institutional trading with wealth management.

James Buckalew is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Buckalew also owns Buckalew Wealth Management, LLC and holds a partial ownership interest in Panorama Wealth Partners, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop recommendations, offering clients flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Darren Summers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Summers Wealth Management, Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on fixed annuities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes proprietary research and third-party data to support its recommendations, which are implemented in a non-discretionary manner.

Moroni Erekson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Goldman Sachs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.