Jacob Robinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017. Prior to that, he held positions at KForce, Missouri Baptist University, and Walgreens. 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 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.

Cole Frierdich is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in St. Louis, MO. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and service in the United States Air Force and Washington Air National Guard. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by its capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

William Camden is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Anhueser-Busch Inbev and several other companies. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Beth Lastrina is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesterfield, MO, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017, including her current role from 2019 to present. Prior to her advisory career, she was a homemaker for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and offers additional services such as tax-efficient strategies, proxy voting, and securities-based lending.

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.

Stephen Knoebber is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2004, working in various capacities within the firm. Outside of advising, he owns Confluence Limited LLC, which supports his practice by covering rent and employee salaries. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Ronel Sulit is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Sulit worked with firms including Empower Advisory Group, Principal Financial Group, 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 uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Joseph Whatton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Aegis Capital Corp, among others. He serves as a trustee for a family trust outside of his advisory duties. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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.

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.

Robert Scafa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and concurrently serves First Community Credit Union, where he has been involved since 2014. His prior experience includes roles at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, First Brokerage America, Natcity Investments, and UMB Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

James Els is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Erica Unterreiner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2004 and has been involved with Weight Watchers North America since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of M.F. Kustoms, L.L.C., a manufacturing business specializing in harnesses and other components. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jacquelyn Etling is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Michael Volmert is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who has been with Merrill Lynch in Chesterfield, Missouri since 2014. In his role, he collaborates with clients to address financial goals such as education funding, retirement planning, and legacy wealth distribution. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Michael spent nearly 25 years running his own IT services business in St. Louis, gaining comprehensive experience in business operations. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri system and a Master's degree from the Southern Illinois University system. Michael has served on the boards of several organizations, including Canterbury Enterprises and the Chesterfield YMCA, and was President of the Board of Directors for the St. Louis Society for the Physically Disabled. Outside of work, he enjoys bicycling, running, golf, snow skiing, and recreational boating. He resides in Wildwood with his wife.

Nicholas Lamia Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, 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.

Yasser Kauaria is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Metropolitan Property and Casualty, and Harris Stowe State University. 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 combines proprietary research with third-party analytics to guide investment decisions.

Sean Toebben is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he provides boxing instruction at BURN BOX STL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Paul Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009, following his tenure with Bank of America N.A. since 2008. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individual, high-net-worth, pension, profit-sharing, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and offers tax-aware options for investors with higher tax sensitivity.

Matthew Pomerantz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he was engaged through a technology partners contract with Nestle Purina from 2016 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.