Mariko Gordon is a CFP® and CFA® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Core Planning. Prior to joining Core Planning, she spent 24 years at Daruma Asset Management. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches business financial literacy and coaches business owners through her educational consulting firm, Jizo/Manjusri LLC. Core Planning is a fee-only firm that provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and employs model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools.

Eusevius Howard is a financial advisor at Core Planning with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Wholehan Marketing as an independent insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, and annuity policies. Core Planning provides fee-only financial planning and wealth management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, including ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Sage Lake is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with eight years of industry experience. Sage holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at firms including Edward Jones, Cutter and Company Inc, and Saleeby & Associates. Outside of advising, Sage is involved as a business manager and co-owner of a residential single-family rental property. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs from third-party providers.

Nicholas Hester is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Royalty Financial Group, and The Leaders Group Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a high school basketball official in Missouri. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Stuart Petty is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Core Planning and has previously worked at IP Financial Advisory Services, Desert Crest Financial, Innovation Partners LLC, Provantage Properties, and operated his own firm, Stuart Petty Investments. Outside of advisory work, he owns an LLC that manages subleasing office space in Nevada, involving limited administrative oversight. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized investment management using a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios, with services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Sandra Callier is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management since 2012 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she spends a small portion of her time providing tax preparation services for individuals. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through advisor-led discretionary management and various LPL-sponsored programs, emphasizing tailored investment advice and continuous account supervision.

Jimmy Enlow is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC in St. Peters, MO, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management since 2012. He also has a longstanding association with LPL Financial dating back to 2010. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, wrap-fee programs, and LPL-sponsored platforms to deliver tailored investment advice focused on continuous account supervision and diversified analysis.

Mark Deprospero is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2014. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-brand operating model leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and technology to deliver tailored investment advice and continuous account supervision.

Nicole Crangle is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry for one year. Prior to joining Prospera, she worked at Blattel & Associates and held various roles outside the financial sector. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer managing approximately $12.4 billion across about 207 advisors and 140 offices. The firm serves individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, providing investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and a combination of firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations.

Daniel Brungard is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2013 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Brungard is involved in recreation as an event consultant and technical director for bicycle races and holds a license as a race official with USA Cycling. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, primarily using a non-discretionary model that incorporates multiple analytical approaches while managing approximately $1.39 billion in total platform assets.

John Gross is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at American Family Securities, LLC since 2001 and American Family Insurance since 1981. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for more than 3,100 clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services using both passive and active strategies tailored to client needs.

Michael Etheridge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2014 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, wrap-fee programs, and LPL-sponsored solutions tailored to client goals.

Jared Hamann is a financial advisor at Core Planning with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Guardian Savings Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, Jared is involved in Lilypad Daycare, contributing approximately five hours per week to general office work. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies using fundamental analysis and a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Wajeehuddin Siddiqui is a financial advisor at St. Bernard Financial Services, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at St. Bernard since 2017, following prior roles at Wilbanks Securities and Cabot Lodge Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Siddiqui is involved in insurance sales through Midwestern Financial Center, LLC, focusing on property and casualty, life, and health insurance. St. Bernard Financial Services serves individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and estates, offering investment advisory and brokerage services with a long-term, conservative growth approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm combines fee-based and commission-based solutions through its dual adviser and broker-dealer structure and maintains collaborative client relationships with limited discretionary authority.

Brian Price is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65-licensed advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC since 2021 and previously held positions at Charter Communications, Hussmann Corporation, Xavier University, and The Men's Wearhouse. Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, institutions, and state or municipal entities. The firm offers customized portfolio management using proprietary models that incorporate low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, with a focus on long-term investment strategies and specialized retirement plan advisory and trust administration services.

David Malone is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Blackridge since 2016 and is also associated with Peak Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, Malone owns Retirement Solutions, LLC, which provides estate and insurance planning services, and serves on multiple nonprofit boards and advisory committees, including Christian Hospital BJC, Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, and USO, Inc. Blackridge Asset Management offers financial planning, investment management, and related consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-based portfolio management and various third-party manager arrangements, delivering services via an online platform and maintaining affiliated relationships with broker-dealers and insurance licensing.

John Head is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ohio National Financial Services and The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Finance Chair on the board of the nonprofit Generate Health and operates an e-commerce business specializing in collectible items. ON Investment Management Company is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of third-party investment programs and IAR-directed portfolios.

Stan Kovarik is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with Core Planning, bringing five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Joe Kaufman Insurance Agency and Shane Riffel Insurance Agency, alongside experience at UPS and the City of St. Paul, Missouri. Core Planning is a multi-team firm providing fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA 3(21) advisory services for qualified retirement plans. The firm uses model portfolios and automated rebalancing tools combined with tailored investment strategies based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Christopher Miller is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Core Planning since 2024. His previous roles include positions at Facet Wealth, Charles Schwab, and Keller Williams. Core Planning offers fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is customized to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Nicholas Gehrs is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Cutter and Company, and Green Bridge Wealth Advisors, where he also manages and operates the business as a financial consultant. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisor and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors and offers investment advisory and financial planning services via various platforms and customizable portfolio solutions.