Donald Gaston is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and various other firms. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning mainly for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm uses proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” with monthly account reviews and offers retirement-plan consulting, educational seminars, and ancillary services such as estate-planning preparation tools.

Leo Haas is a financial advisor at Plancorp, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Plancorp since 2008, during which time the firm operated as Plancorp, Inc. Plancorp serves high-net-worth individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with wealth and investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, succession planning, and tax preparation services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and detailed Investment Policy Statements, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and tax-aware portfolio management.

Brent De Rossett is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including The ON Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Brent is co-owner and managing partner of Advocate CPAs & Advisors, LLC, a CPA and tax firm, and serves on several homeowner association boards in volunteer roles. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-team model and offers discretionary asset management alongside hourly and flat-fee financial planning, utilizing varied investment strategies and third-party manager due diligence.

Regina Crook is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Cornerstone since 2019, following prior roles at Fiduciary Advisors Inc. and CC Industries Inc. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm uses a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, wrap-fee programs, and LPL-sponsored investment platforms to tailor advice based on client goals.

Nicholas Luchtefeld is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UMB Financial Services since 2010 and concurrently works with UMB Bank since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a professor at the Graduate School of Business. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple managed account programs and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor affiliated with UMB Bank.

Jason Schuhmacher is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Larson Financial Group and Larson Financial Securities since 2021. Outside of financial advising, he works part-time as a real estate agent assisting clients in buying and selling homes. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on serving doctors and related businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs employing strategic and tactical approaches, and offers affiliated services including brokerage, commercial real estate, and private equity.

Eric Hoffman is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and several other firms before joining Saxony Capital Management. Hoffman also acts as a financial advisor and insurance agent for various insurance companies. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model, offering discretionary asset management alongside financial planning and consulting, using a range of investment methods and third-party managers.

Timothy Flanagan is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC. He worked at Edward Jones for six years prior to joining his current firm. Visionary Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm uses model-based strategies and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework influenced by Modern Portfolio Theory.

Matthew Fairbairn is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Parkside Financial for twelve years. Visionary Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities through a multi-advisor team structure managing several billion dollars for a few thousand clients. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory asset-allocation framework, offering both firm-designed and third-party-managed model portfolios.

Ethan Singer is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs an investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, incorporating both fundamental and quantitative analysis.

David Sadler is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Mallard Point Farms, LLC in St. Charles, MO. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and various institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm uses a Partner-led Team model supported by a centralized Investment Department and emphasizes diversified, multi-asset allocations with ongoing monitoring.

James Cornfeld is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC and Buckingham Asset Management, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by offering wealth management, financial and tax planning, employee benefit consulting, and access to private and registered pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Milos Vranic is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith from 2017 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent for Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management subsidiary offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jeffrey Plummer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Saint Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its related entities since 2000 and is also affiliated with Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Co-Chair of the Advisory Board for The Dublin Christian Academy Endowment in New Hampshire. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, financial planning, and digital advisory solutions tailored to client needs.

Mark Witthaus is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at One Bridge Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wunderlich Securities. Witthaus is a co-owner of M Witthaus Wealth Management, LLC, a private entity established to facilitate securities, advisory, and insurance business. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients that include sovereign wealth funds.

Tiffany Whitney is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Plancorp LLC, PNC Bank, and Drury Hotels. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients such as retirement plans and endowments. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and specialized concierge offerings, utilizing a partner-led team structure and a multi-criteria investment selection process.

Garrett Reeg is a Certified Financial Planner® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO. He has been with Moneta Group since 2015. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and a range of institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and concierge offerings. The firm uses a Partner-led Team model supported by a centralized Investment Department and provides diversified, multi-asset allocation strategies along with unique institutional and niche client services.

Philip Blaxton is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer based in St. Louis, MO, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Edward Jones prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2025. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory services covering equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Alison Lynch is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and The Colony Group, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies through an enhanced open architecture framework.

William Thum is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Buckingham Asset Management from 2011 and joined The Colony Group, LLC in 2024. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies and uses fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside specialized tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.