Paul Sankovich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Encierro Productions LLC, which provides production funding and advice on movie projects. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with over 2,200 advisors that serves a broad client base using a comprehensive investment approach.

Daniel Licata is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC in 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce, using proprietary research, planning tools, and simulation models.

Mark Bates is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Saint James Winery and in roles at Disaronno International and Sazerac. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gregory Maier is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel in St. Louis, MO. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade, the University of Missouri, BJC Healthcare, and Delaware North Company. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Thomas Visintine is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including the period when the firm operated as AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of DeNovo Advisory Group, an LLC based in Dallas, TX. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Alexander Daly is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated since 2022. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions in education and various customer service roles. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Natalie Cortese is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in O'Fallon, IL, where she has worked since 2014. She has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across a wide range of households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Murray is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in O'Fallon, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in a family-held farmland entity. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large institutional firm serving a broad client base with a comprehensive approach to financial planning and investment management.

Javon Taylor is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based primarily in the St. Louis area, he works with individuals, local union laborers, business owners, and professionals to develop personalized financial strategies. His focus areas include retirement planning, wealth accumulation, and providing long-term financial confidence. He has particular expertise serving clients in the construction, HVAC, and roofing industries, understanding the distinct opportunities and challenges they encounter. Javon leverages Merrill's investment capabilities and Bank of America's resources to offer coordinated financial advice and guidance. Javon's professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Althoff Catholic High School. His client services span corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning among others. Outside of his professional work, Javon enjoys basketball, fishing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Martin Husak is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Renaissance Financial and Securian Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

John Waller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alexander Lade is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Neil Gallagher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and First Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Joshua Welch Nosko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and with Wells Fargo Advisors starting in 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Aaron Pyle is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC during part of that time. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Amy Liu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and has prior experience at Aerotek Inc and Charter Communications. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Julie Wyttenbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven investment advice and discretionary management options that include a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Steven Buescher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Marco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2025 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Dustin West is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waterloo, Illinois, and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Dustin is involved in managing a vacation real estate rental business through Best Bros Sandy Toes, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.