Christa Kloss is a financial advisor at Stifel in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2006. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment strategy and capital market analysis.

Barbara Craft is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wood River, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing agricultural land adjacent to her residence. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities, including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Freddie Hull is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Paul Baeske is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Edwardsville, IL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques but does not include individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning services.

Christopher Ruiz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. He serves as treasurer for a local homeowners association outside of his advisory work. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 SMAs and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Mark Michelsen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC from 2009 to 2021. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs in its product offerings.

Joshua Keister is a Series 65 registered advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., bringing three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years and KCH Financial for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an agricultural business based in Bethalto, Illinois. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Daniel House is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Greg Stellhorn - Thrivent Financial, Dieterich Bank, and Gateway Region YMCA. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as Assistant Minister at First Pentecostal Church of Red Bud, where he assists with event scheduling, preaching, and administrative duties. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a range of planning topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Paul Swope is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2002, with earlier experience at Invest Financial Corporation. He is currently based in St. Louis, MO. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Matthew Kane is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and creator of Bruise Brothers BBQ LLC, a business selling BBQ rubs and merchandise. 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 supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Andrew Kleine is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He is based in St. Louis, MO, and holds the Series 66 designation. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

David Beldon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and was previously employed at Mercer Investments from 2005 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to support tailored client recommendations.

Michelle Sabo is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a mentor in the Belleville CEO Mentoring Program, which supports local high school students in exploring business ideas. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology for investment analysis and allocation developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering clients guidance intended to support their decision-making.

Cody Esch is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Tyler Lapolice is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2018, he held positions at RHI General Group and Tri Ford Dealership, and he has been involved with Little Italy's since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm manages substantial assets and integrates research from internal and third-party sources to support its investment decisions.

Alec Hubbard is a financial advisor at Stifel with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Stifel in 2022, Hubbard worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years. He serves as Communications Committee Director for the CFA Society St. Louis and is a Special Resource Reporter for the Southampton Neighborhood Association. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Sara Hinthorne is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. She previously worked at KCH Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Brian E. Keister & Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she also assists clients with insurance needs as a licensed insurance agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs and institutional consulting through a large network of advisors.

Mitchell Hamilton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Dexian, and Stifel Financial Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of advisors. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Patrick Stropes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and previously held roles at AG Environmental and Relearnit. Outside of finance, he owns and operates PHOENIX-FYRE WOODWORKING, a woodworking business. 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 supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Desiree Casey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing Services in 2018, she worked at RHI General Group and has experience in various roles including at Southern Illinois University and Arby's. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including cash-flow, retirement, and niche services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.