Stephen Martin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 27 years and has operated Martin Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a certified public accountant and president of Martin Accounting Services, Inc., and is a minority partner in a restaurant business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and various management strategies.

Timothy Strazinsky is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2005 onward. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment products through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with brokerage and insurance offerings.

Phoebe Del Castillo is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Edward Jones and E*TRADE in various capacities prior to joining Stifel. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Allison Balch is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. She has held positions at Stifel since 2023 and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Stifel serves a broad 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 capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jarrod Reynolds is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, Missouri, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of over 14,000 advisors.

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.

Joel Albers is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a background in retirement actuarial work. He has over 15 years of experience in retirement plans, having started his career at Willis Towers Watson as a traditional retirement consultant. He subsequently served as the in-house corporate actuary for Emerson Electric Co. before joining Bank of America in the Workplace Benefits line of business, focusing on defined benefit consulting, and later transitioned to financial advising. Joel holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. He is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and has earned the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, he contributes to the Society of Actuaries as an elected member of the Retirement Practice Community Advisory Team.

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.

Robert Stone is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multi-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, annual recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Karl Walz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Belleville, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Independent Advisors and Morgan Stanley, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered advisory and broker-dealer platform.

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.

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.