Kristen Kinney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to this, she was with Larson Financial Group, LLC and Larson Financial Securities, LLC from 2014 to 2017. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sarah Vehige is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saint Louis, MO, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has seven years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones. Vehige serves as a volunteer board member at the Miriam School and Learning Center, participating in its Finance and Executive committees. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Pamela Buehne is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, where she has worked for 10 years. She has 14 years of industry experience. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Rachel Hamor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2013. She also serves as power of attorney for her mother in St. Louis, MO. 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, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Anthony Seaborn is a financial advisor with Stifel in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2005. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing fee-based financial planning and asset allocation guidance intended to support client decision-making.

Chris Growe is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners directly with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans aligned with their goals, timelines, and risk tolerance. He emphasizes putting clients' interests first to help them pursue their financial objectives with confidence and peace of mind. Chris has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as a Planning Consultant before transitioning to his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2021. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Michael Gari is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Laura Lueken is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leverages decades of experience to assist successful business owners, wealthy families, large plan sponsors, and their employees in achieving meaningful financial objectives with a minimal level of required risk. Laura provides advice and guidance in retirement planning, wealth building, and asset preservation. She serves a diverse client base including widows and divorcees, applying her "hands-held, ears-open" philosophy of client care. Laura addresses asset management needs and advises on fiduciary issues for private and public entities. Over the years, she has supported professionals, business owners, and plan administrators in developing and implementing group retirement plans. She encourages clients to adopt a rational and realistic approach to investing, emphasizing the meaning of wealth beyond monetary value. Laura holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri - St. Louis. She holds the Retirement Benefits Consultant designation and is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) awarded by the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). She also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Laura contributes to financial education through speaking engagements and has served on the board and committees of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition. Her community involvement includes work with the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition, Ronald McDonald House, and St Peter Catholic School.

Almir Salihovic is a financial advisor at Stifel in St. Louis, MO, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years before joining Stifel in 2026. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decision-making.

Trupti Patel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2007 to 2008. Based in St. Louis, MO, Patel provides advisory services within a large institutional environment. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Howdeshell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 credential with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Nguyen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at Anders CPAs + Advisors and has held various positions including roles at Webster University and Mathnasium. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Amber Zappia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ, with 20 years of experience at the firm. She holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Pitzer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup, TIAA-CREF, and involvement with the Missouri History Museum. Wells Fargo Advisors 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources in its investment approach.

Laura Kirkover is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Matthew Rimkus is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in St. Louis, MO. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family business that renovates real estate properties for resale and rental. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides discretionary and non-discretionary services under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Pettus is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, relying on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Ashley Palmer is a financial advisor with Stifel in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, she worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Edward Jones, and U.S. Bank. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ronald Kruszewski is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel and its related entities since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple nonprofit and community boards, including the US Ski and Snowboarding Team’s Fundraising Board and the Saint Louis University Board of Trustees. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Matthew Lucas is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history including roles at A Mrazek, UPS, and MyHouse Nightclub and Bar. His background also includes employment at the University of Missouri and De Smet Jesuit High School. 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 forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.