Zachary Wagganer is a financial advisor with Fortify Wealth, Inc. in St. Louis, MO. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fortify Wealth in 2018, he worked at Mosaic Family Wealth, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a hunting craft business called Preacher's Kid. Fortify Wealth serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as corporations and retirement plans. The firm uses a proprietary research methodology for portfolio construction, offers fiduciary ERISA plan services, and conducts educational seminars and workshops.

Krista Rogers is a financial advisor with Rogers Consulting Associates, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She also serves as director and treasurer of Rogers and Associates PC, a public accounting firm where she provides financial planning, tax preparation, accounting, and senior management services. Rogers Consulting Associates provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and certain pooled vehicles. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and written financial plans tailored to client needs, managing approximately $75 million in client assets.

Brian Wieland is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J. Loyd Capital Management, LLC since 2015. He previously worked at Beckland Risk Management, LLC from 2010 to 2020. J. Loyd Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals and high-net-worth clients, developing tailored portfolios based on client objectives and liquidity needs. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis and incorporates derivatives and leverage strategies in separately managed accounts, distinguishing its approach from many similarly sized advisers.

Bethany Wieman is a financial advisor at Marketocracy Masters Capital Management LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked exclusively at Marketocracy Masters Capital Management since 2023. Outside of advising, she is a freelance writer. Marketocracy Masters Capital Management is an internet-based registered investment adviser that offers algorithm-driven portfolio management to individual clients through an interactive website. The firm focuses on individual investors with low recommended minimums and manages discretionary accounts using model portfolios developed by its Masters and Investment Committee.

Kenneth Coplen is a financial advisor with SFC Financial LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with SFC Financial since 2003 and also serves as owner and secretary of the accounting firm Swink, Fiehler & Company, P.C., where he works as a tax accountant and consultant. SFC Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages assets non-discretionarily, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and option strategies, with an affiliation to the accounting firm Swink Coplen & Company, P.C. that facilitates cross-referrals between financial and tax services.

David Worley is a financial advisor at Bison Financial Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, RFG Advisory, and The Worley Banks Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance. Bison Financial Group provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, using a tailored approach that incorporates strategic asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading. The firm manages approximately $96 million in assets and offers discretionary managed accounts along with comprehensive financial planning.

Javier Duren is a CFP® professional with Signify Wealth LLC in St. Louis, MO. He has been with the firm since 2024 and previously worked for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2018 to 2024. Signify Wealth provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and privately held small business entities. The firm manages approximately $364 million in discretionary assets and utilizes a range of investment approaches, including allocations to third-party managers and internally constructed portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

James Pieper is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Belmont Private Wealth and has prior experience at Krilogy Financial, Moneta Group, Swiss Re, Tradebot Systems, and the University of Missouri Kansas City. Belmont Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, favoring passive investment strategies with index funds and ETFs, and manages accounts with a focus on maintaining target allocations through periodic rebalancing.

Charles Weed is a financial advisor at Fiduciary Tactical Strategies, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Fiduciary Tactical Strategies since 2013. Fiduciary Tactical Strategies provides investment management and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts and estates, small businesses, family businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a dynamic asset allocation approach that incorporates market timing and technical analysis, primarily using no-load index mutual funds and ETFs, and also offers discretionary portfolio management alongside recommendations of third-party managers when specialized strategies are needed.

John Rhodes is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Belmont Private Wealth and previously worked with Krilogy Financial and Moneta Group Investment Advisors. Belmont Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm focuses on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, favoring passive investment strategies using index mutual funds and ETFs.

Thomas Ebinger is a financial advisor with Dew Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Dew Wealth Strategies since its founding in 2002. In addition to his advisory work, he has been involved with outside sales of non-variable insurance products. Dew Wealth Strategies, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and personal wealth management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm serves a small client base with approximately $94.7 million in discretionary assets under management and employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, option strategies, and alternative investments.

Trevor Czerniejewski is a financial advisor at Breiter Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Enterprise, Brookstone Capital Management, and Edward Jones. Breiter Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and 401(k) plans. The firm utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach with diversified ETF portfolios and offers both traditional and digital asset advice.

Anthony Maheu is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently at Guardian Investment Management, LLC in St. Louis, MO. He has held roles at several related entities including Guardian Estate, LLC and Guardian Family Home Care, LLC. Maheu is also involved with Guardian Wealth Management, LLC, where he serves as Managing Member and Insurance Broker. Guardian Investment Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and cash/treasury management. The firm customizes investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerance, using fundamental and technical analysis along with third-party platforms, and provides discretionary oversight of variable and fixed index annuities.

Nicholas Allgeyer is a CFP® affiliated with The Worley Banks Group, LLC, with prior experience working for the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, and Houston Astros. His career background includes roles spanning professional baseball organizations and the University of Iowa. He has been with The Worley Banks Group since 2023. The Worley Banks Group, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as brokerage customers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm utilizes third-party model portfolios and focuses on asset allocation aligned with client risk tolerance and time horizon, incorporating quarterly reviews and event-driven reassessments.

Peter Harre is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cauble & Harre Wealth Management, Inc. since 2007. The firm is a fee-only wealth management team based in St. Louis, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. Cauble & Harre Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, using model asset allocations that combine index funds, actively managed funds, ETFs, and select individual securities, with a focus on continuous monitoring and quarterly formal reviews.

Nicole Graul is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Thousand Wealth Management in Chesterfield, MO, with seven years of industry experience. She is also a CPA and Partner at Thousand CPA Services, where she devotes the majority of her time. Graul has been with Thousand Wealth Management since 2018 and has been involved with Thousand CPA Services since 2009. Thousand Wealth Management provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and oversight of held-away accounts to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm uses model portfolios managed by a third-party provider and maintains ongoing client contact while offering both stand-alone planning and ongoing portfolio management.

Dylan Camp is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Conway Financial Group, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining Conway Financial Group, he worked at Prosperity Planning, Inc. and has experience outside the financial industry with the Newton YMCA. Conway Financial Group provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm emphasizes fundamental and cyclical analysis to create diversified, risk-based portfolios focused on long-term capital appreciation and capital preservation, using a fee model based on flat periodic advisory fees rather than percentage-of-assets billing.

Emily Mc Cartney is a financial advisor with McCartney Wealth Management LLC in Saint Louis, Missouri. She holds a Series 65 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including two years at Mastercard prior to joining her current firm in 2017. McCartney Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as a limited number of qualified retirement plans. The firm’s investment strategy is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and factor-based research, emphasizing passive, low-cost indexed funds and diversified, tax-efficient allocations managed on a discretionary basis.

Yi Ling Chen is an investment adviser representative with MarketRiders and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and previously held academic positions at National Sun Yat-sen University and the University of Missouri - St. Louis. MarketRiders provides managed account services and a subscription-based platform to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small business owners, and institutional users. The firm employs proprietary algorithms based on modern portfolio theory for ETF allocation and rebalancing, with human oversight of trades.

Timothy Brennan is a financial advisor with Hynes Advisory Group LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Flexible Plan Investments and Ceros Financial Services, Inc. Hynes Advisory Group primarily serves individual and small-business clients who identify as moderate to conservative investors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager selection and monitoring. The firm employs a defensive, principal-protection investment approach focused on diversification, limited trading, and the use of cash or principal-protected positions, complemented by educational seminars, newsletters, and an affiliated tax planning and preparation service.