Mark Gerler is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in St. Charles, MO, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm combines holistic, goal-based analyses with managed-account options under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Mario Guzman is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduce solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His work focuses on empowering clients to take control of their financial lives by choosing platforms that best fit their needs. Mario's expertise lies in assisting clients with managing various financial priorities, such as purchasing a home, saving for education, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he provides one-on-one guidance to define clients' goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to those objectives. He offers ongoing advice and helps adapt portfolios as clients' situations evolve. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri System. Additionally, Mario is associated with the United States Air Force Reserves.

Leigh Kulik is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2022, Kulik worked at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2022 and Scottrade from 2007 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investments program.

Dylan Oran is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Edward Jones and six years at KPMG LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member in two real estate ventures, Tailor Made Properties LLC and Gravy Real Estate LLC. 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 offers a blended approach of non-discretionary advisory with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and a formal alternative-investment program.

Christopher Durr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chesterfield, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management services delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Leadale Mccutcheon is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a small construction business focused on building rehabilitation. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

James Alfermann is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Craig Friedrichsen is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works with LPL Enterprise and has previous experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Voya Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise Advisor Services. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth volleyball for the MAVS LLC organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participates in a wrap program.

Kathryn Lamar is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kyle Kinder is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Neighbors Credit Union and US Bank, and has experience as a professional poker player. 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 offers both non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts, combining a large client base with integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory functions.

Andrew Ray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Gary Wideman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Wideman participates in community activities, serving on a golf committee that organizes an annual tournament to support the DARE program through the Richmond Heights Police Department. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brent Stewart is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning and managed-account programs, with a focus on planning services separate from portfolio management.

Katherine McCarthy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to her current role, she was employed at Meri Meri Inc and King of Pops. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Campo is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked for MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 20 years before joining MassMutual in 2016. Campo is also active as an insurance agent in individual and group life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, ongoing planning relationships and offers a range of programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Angela De John is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones and its investment division since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a substitute dance teacher at the Strinni School of Dance in Florissant, Missouri. 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 solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gregory Robinson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2008 and has maintained his own legal practice, Gregory E. Robinson, P.C., since 1992. Outside of advising, he is engaged in the practice of law and serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Edward Campbell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Abate is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Amanda Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to and concurrently, she has also been involved with Vantage Credit Union, supporting IRA and deferred compensation administration. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.