Martin Ghafoori is a financial advisor at Stifel with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2008 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several community organizations, including serving as Vice President of the Wentzville School District Foundation and as a board member for The BackStoppers Inc. of St. Charles County. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kaleb Katzenberger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he provides in-home health aid to a family member. 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.

Jason Jensen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Jensen holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment modeling techniques.

Matthew Mayer is a financial advisor with Fidelity in St. Louis, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has over 17 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to present and SCOTTRADE from 2009 to 2018. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including funds and charitable entities. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and AI-based research tools.

Amy Hartmann is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Saint Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade during her career. Outside of finance, she owns Auk Arts LLC, an art and design business. 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 non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios and offers a centralized operational structure serving a large client base.

Christopher Bagwell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Gray Group. Since joining in 2016, he has focused on providing advice, planning, and investment management services to a select group of clients, including affluent families, small business owners, and retirement service plans for business owners. He works on the investment management segment of the team as a Portfolio Manager, managing personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches on a discretionary basis. Chris holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the Southern Illinois University System. His areas of expertise encompass family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, personal retirement planning, legacy planning, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans, among others. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys golfing, baseball, football, and ice hockey. He values spending time with his family and engaging with various charities in his community. Christopher and his wife, Heidi, reside in Troy, Illinois, with their two children.

William Hance is a financial advisor at Stifel with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses intended as a basis for client decisions.

Stacy Richmond is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience at Edward Jones in Belleville, IL. She has worked exclusively with Edward Jones since 2011. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Daniel Adler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a fitness instructor coaching group fitness classes. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services that cover areas such as retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Janet Bone is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2025 and previously spent 13 years at Benjamin F Edwards & Co. Janet is based in St. Louis, MO. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and asset allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and also serves municipal clients with public finance and institutional consulting capabilities.

Lawrence Lexow is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple firms, notably Bcl Financial Management and Lexow Financial Services, where he has been active for over three decades. He also serves as president of BCL Financial Management Consultants, a retirement services firm, and volunteers in leadership roles for local community organizations including Nicol Enterprises and Saint Cecilia’s Catholic Church. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse clientele that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals using multiple portfolio management platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Theresa Jansen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a liturgy musician at St. Rose Church in Breese, Illinois. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kimberley Siegel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Belleville, IL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 24 years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Company INC from 2007 to 2022. She serves as secretary on the board of directors for a staffing company, First Class Workforce Solutions, where she is also a silent owner, and is a member of the Parish Finance Council at Immaculate Conception Catholic 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephanie Gerstner is a financial advisor at Stifel in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2005. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Chase Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Stifel in 2024, he worked at TD Ameritrade and has experience in multiple sectors including insurance and retail. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, combining capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Joshua Smucker is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troy, Illinois. He has 17 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Edward Jones. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andre Potter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 63 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Amazon.com, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Robert Osdieck is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones & Co, LP for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator involved in dispute resolution. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sarah Harms is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in O'Fallon, Illinois. She holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, she worked at Regions Bank for eight years. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with over 2,200 advisors, serving a broad client base with a range of financial services and investment solutions.

Andrew Gilkeson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he served in the U.S. Army for 16 years and worked at First Command in various advisory and brokerage roles. 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 uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment selection within a diversified framework, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.