Charity Wrigley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, with prior experience at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2014 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Timothy Guthrie is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stifel Nicolaus since 2006. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Farmer's Garden, managing general upkeep alongside his wife. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group.

Michael Babcock is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 65 credential. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Pacific Western Bank and Central Bank of St. Louis. Babcock is also involved in insurance brokerage through Babcock & Associates, Inc., and serves as a board member for charitable organizations such as Project Periwinkle and Mountains to Molehills. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Ross Woody is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. 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.

Matthew Chellis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2021, he worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years. In addition to his advisory role, Chellis is an attorney and has served as a roving deputy monitor for the St. Louis County Board of Election. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

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.

Justin Bentrup is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously held positions at Macy's, Daniel Fowler Agency, Scottrade, and Mohela. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

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 financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he 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. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm focuses on non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Timothy Wedekind is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a 25% ownership in Wedekind Family Farm LLC and serves as a securities dispute resolution arbitrator. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep 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 financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and First Clearing since 2016, and briefly worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Kane is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked in various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Kane is a co-owner and creator of Bruise Brothers BBQ LLC, a business that sells 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 combines research from internal and third-party sources with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to support its broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Kleine is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Beldon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he spent 13 years at Mercer Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with a large network of over 2,200 advisors.

Michelle Sabo is a financial advisor at Stifel with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she mentors high school students through the Belleville CEO Mentoring Program, discussing business-building ideas. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

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.