Alicia Laken is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, Missouri, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 16 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 investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Matthew Gallion is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Louis, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2018 to 2021 and spent three years at 54th Street Grill and Bar. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

John House Jr. is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1987. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based recommendations created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Eddie Batts is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for nearly three decades. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate rental activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various affiliated services including insurance and trustee offerings.

Jordan Barski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2019, following five years at Plaza Motors. Barski serves as the Treasurer for the Merriweather Park Home Owner Association, a volunteer role involving financial oversight for the community. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Thomas Garfinkel is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds film rights to a book unrelated to his investment activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stephen Knopke is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Precoat Metals from 2014 to 2024. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Aaron Finnegan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Silverstone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 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. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his father. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Courtney Oelklaus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Oelklaus worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Petkas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked for 11 years at Edward Jones. He serves as a board member of the YMCA in Wildwood, MO, and volunteers with the Lions Club in Eureka, MO. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Lenny Wang is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior work experience at Vectra Co, Eastman Chemical, and Banc Of America Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent investor in a hair salon business managed by his wife. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Blake Meers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Christopher Rische is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at North Sound Financial Group and LPL Financial from 2010 to 2017. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Kelly Rybacki is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2009. She also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with implementation options across brokerage and advisory programs.

Paul Savage is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Kilfoyle is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides personalized financial guidance to clients. He focuses on understanding clients' goals and concerns to develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. His services include general investing, retirement planning, college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and portfolio management. He also facilitates access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Missouri State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His professional approach emphasizes listening to clients in order to build tailored strategies that reflect their individual lives rather than using a one-size-fits-all template. He offers ongoing advice and support as clients' financial needs evolve. Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved with Junior Achievement, reflecting his commitment to community involvement. His personal interests include baseball, chess, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, singing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Michael Krako is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general member and owner of HCK MJK LLC, a real estate investment business based in Wildwood, Missouri. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

Stephanie Schultheis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Jeffery Yates is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Panera Bread Co. before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and in-depth alternative investment due diligence.