Joseph Peterka is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Renaissance Financial Corp. and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. among other firms. Peterka serves as a trustee on the finance committee at Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship and is involved as a trustee of a nonprofit cemetery association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Hayley Lu is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held roles at Kennedy Capital Management, Focus Pointe Global, and Saint Louis University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, overlay and tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Claudia Ochoa Espejo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Sharon Roggentine is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Scottrade, Inc. before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services.

Ricky Williams is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oakville, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operating under a fiduciary standard. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor network and affiliated capabilities, including trust services and proprietary mutual funds.

Kristina Abarquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Wofford is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in St. Louis, MO. 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 under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ronel Sulit is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Ronel worked at firms including Empower Advisory Group, Empower Financial Services, Principal Financial Group, Accenture Philippines, and Citibank. 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 utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Lynn Gorsuch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saint Charles, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 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. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Whatton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities as well as a position at Aegis Capital Corp. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dustin Brown is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at Raymond James since 2015. Brown is also an associate at Hake Investment Group, where he serves as a financial advisor and director of branch client services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Allison Mathias is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nuveen Investments and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of specialized planning options and leveraging Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Kristian Quigless is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel in St. Louis, MO. Prior to joining Stifel in 2024, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has also held positions outside the financial industry, including roles at Whole Foods Market and educational institutions. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Timothy Winningham is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates NCAA baseball games, managing travel and related responsibilities as an umpire. 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 nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

James Els is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2015 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Jerome Zitzmann is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Melissa Stengel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a trainer for the Ellisville Athletic Association, where she assists in training volunteers on concession duties. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Joshua Parney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at St. Louis University and had experience outside the financial industry at Delta Sonic Car Wash. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Cynthia Luepke is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Louis, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. 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 public entities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Kiera Monaco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, she worked at Deloitte & Touche, LLP and Ernst & Young, with additional experience in academic roles at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with The Hauser Group, INC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.