Joshua Tarr is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor at Creative Planning with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2018 and previously held roles at Mutual Advisors, LLC, Mutual Securities, Inc, and TD Ameritrade. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in assets across more than 1,100 advisors.

Allison Mitchell is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Alliance Credit Union, and the University of Missouri. Outside of advising, she is involved as a sales assistant in financial services, handling client relations and file maintenance. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Christopher Whiting is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2018. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, he worked at SS&C Advent from 2015 to 2018. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 services including financial planning, investment management, brokerage, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Clifford Muzik is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Blackgem Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a brand ambassador for marketing events in the St. Louis area. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by internal research and oversight committees.

Anthony Guerrerio is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wedgewood Partners, Inc. for 35 years and spent three years at Litman Gregory Wealth Management, where he is currently involved in transitioning advisory business following an acquisition. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs both active and passive strategies across public and private assets, combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers, and offers proprietary private funds alongside comprehensive reporting and analytics.

Larry Phan is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2021 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Disys, Mueller Prost, Aerotek, Edward Jones, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant functions.

Matthew Michalak is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, QuikTrip, the St. Louis Cardinals, and United Parcel Service. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and swap dealer functions, providing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Scott Dolitsky is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owner of Dolitsky and Berglund, LLC, which facilitates securities and insurance business. He has been with D&B Strategic Wealth and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2005. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

Jerame Braasch is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors in 2025, he worked at Citigroup for five years and has held positions in the food service industry. He is also an appointed agent authorized to sell non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors and employs centralized technology and model solutions to manage approximately $29.2 billion for nearly 300,000 clients.

Michael Passow is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Creve Coeur, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network and Triad Financial Group since 2007. Outside of finance, he is involved in the restaurant business through Mike Shannon's Steaks and Seafood. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, investment management, and support services. The firm offers diverse portfolio construction options and manages discretionary model portfolios through a multi-step due diligence process.

Scott Wilson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in St. Peters, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Compass Financial for the past 10 years, and he is a part owner of Compass Financial. Additionally, Wilson serves as a notary public. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, offering various managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive adviser-support services.

Johnathon Wishnask is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in St. Louis, MO, and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he holds an insurance agent position with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, utilizing unified managed accounts and centralized technology.

Carlton Harris is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains ownership of a rental property in Berkeley, MO. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and specialized market roles.

Charles Henderson IV is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole, he held various roles including work with Sensient Food Color and Moe Sews Embroidery, an entrepreneurial venture in embroidery services. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and utilizes a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside digital advice solutions.

Keaten Landis is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in O'Fallon, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies (NY Life), New York Life Insurance Co, Edward Jones, US Trust, and Merrill. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with large institutional scale, providing bespoke discretionary solutions and maintaining unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Mark Gubernik is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. He is based in St. Louis, MO. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of M Generation, LLC, a company involved in performing and recording music. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including investment management, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers various program structures and discretionary model portfolios, supporting advisors in delivering customized investment solutions to their clients.

Michael Gilliam is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. His career includes long-standing roles with Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Ameritas Investment Corp, Dealer Benefit Service Inc, and Carillon Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Dealer Benefit Service Inc, an independent insurance agency selling fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Jacob Mueller is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise before joining Empower. His background includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Active Life Chiropractic and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integration with Empower’s administrative platforms.

Scott Nolen is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and several advisory groups, with additional involvement as an independent insurance agent and providing non-legal estate planning administrative services. He serves on the examination board of the National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries and conducts seminars with the American Financial Education Alliance aimed at improving financial literacy. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and uses model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary authority to manage client assets.

Renee Nenninger is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Renee is based in St. Louis, MO. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using various model strategies and employs technology to manage held-away retirement accounts, with ownership that includes private investment vehicles and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.