Adam Friedman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of experience at the firm and holds the Series 66 designation. He is based in Maryland Heights, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory services and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Laughlin Sr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Wells Fargo since 2014, including his current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nicholas Davis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has an interest in royalties through Magnum Producing, LP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its services with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Miranda Williams is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Ryan Paisley is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Corecap Investments, Foresters Equity Services, and Global Green Insurance Agency. He also maintains an insurance agent role specializing in life, property, and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented strategies.

Kristin Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Gemini Wealth Group, LLC, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. Ward has also been involved with the St. Patrick's Day Parade Foundation and the CWS Chamber of Commerce. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Alicia Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Defiance, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Ross serves as Treasurer and Secretary on the Board of Directors for Fairmount General Baptist Church and is involved with the Guiding Star Women's Missionary Society. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Alissa Beach is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with various branches of Cetera since 2021 and serves as a financial coordinator at Walsh Financial Services, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to sell fixed insurance products including life, disability, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Susan Goucher is a financial advisor with Stifel in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a licensed notary. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Charles Hessler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 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 investment advice. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Timothy Smith is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is based in Chesterfield, MO, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group life insurance sales and owns a financial LLC for pass-through compensation. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a collaborative financial planning process using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Jacob Venetis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Venetis is involved in real estate investing through ownership of IZZAT LLC, focusing on buying and selling investment properties as well as residential and commercial property development. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jacob Walker is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wentzville, MO, where he has worked since 2018. He has seven years of industry experience, including six years at Aldi prior to joining Edward Jones. Walker serves as a committee member for the Wentzville School District Scholarship Foundation, advising on the allocation of scholarship funds. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Margaret Smith is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Abigail Huckabee is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mercy Investment Services, Inc., Saint Louis MetroMarket, and Washington University in St. Louis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning using a combination of proprietary research and third-party data.

Matthew Merrick is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Merrick works as a mortgage loan originator and sells individual and group life and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations in collaborative planning engagements.

De Abrion Joyner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and TD Ameritrade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Richard Payton is a CFP® with Edward Jones in Maryland Heights, MO, where he has worked since 2018. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked for seven years at Washington University in St. Louis. Outside of his advisory role, he and his spouse own and manage three rental properties through an LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a broad network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kimberly Skaggs is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maryland Heights, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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.

Nhuong Cao is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Charles Schwab in St. Louis, MO, bringing three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Cao worked at TD Ameritrade and has a background outside finance that includes four years at LG Vina Cosmetics. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a non-discretionary advisory model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.