Richard Stone is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2012, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. His career spans roles at several well-known firms in the industry. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management services using both proprietary strategies and third-party models.

Michael Fallert is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Wm. Nobbe & Co. and Sabreliner Aviation. Outside of advising, he is the owner of a small retail business, Show-Me Shop, which is managed by his wife. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using prescreened managers and model portfolios.

Whitney Cadagin is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Glen Carbon, Illinois, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, Cadagin has worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs since 2002 and currently serves as an occupational therapist at the St. Louis VA Medical Center. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing roughly $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and back-office services for individual and institutional clients.

Leann Trampe is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2022, she worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, and Scottrade. She also has experience in education from her time at Aviston Elementary. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial services, combining proprietary strategies with third-party models and operating an internal trading desk alongside Pershing custody services.

Quinten Spivey IV is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2012, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. Benjamin F. Edwards offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and certain M&A advisory services.

Kayden Besher is a financial professional with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to Kestra, Besher worked at Cetera Advisors, Burgdorf Wealth Managers, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Sally Davis is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2012. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party models, with an internal trading desk and a combination of custody and clearance services.

John Kafer is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in O'Fallon, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Financial Services and related entities since 2012. Outside of advising, he serves on the finance committee of the non-profit Airlift Tanker Association, assisting with budgeting and spending plans. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized investment team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers.

Scott Szymula is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Severin Investments LLC, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Edward Jones. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and family office offerings. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and provides tax and financial administration services through an affiliated accounting subsidiary.

Joshua Pauli is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Benjamin F. Edwards, U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Vac It All Services Inc and Assaypro LLC. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, non-discretionary investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Luechtefeld is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns drive-thru coffee kiosks in Owensboro, Kentucky. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, insurance, and M&A services through over 500 advisors.

Tymothy Mc Donell is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His career includes military service in the United States Air Force and ongoing service with the Illinois Air National Guard. He also works as a varsity football coach at Mascoutah High School. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs using a centralized investment management team that selects model portfolios and third-party managers.

Troy Cox is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2012 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., Martin Wier, Inc., and OSAIC. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management solutions, combining proprietary strategies with third-party models and operating an internal trading desk alongside custody and clearance services.

Patricia Jenks is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 49 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards since 2012, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual, high-net-worth, pension, charitable, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management, combining proprietary strategies with third-party models across various asset classes.

Jill Pietrusinski is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with First Command in various capacities since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as chair of the International Visioning Facilitation Council, a volunteer organization that supports strategic planning for Rotary Clubs globally. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Gregory Wiegers is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and co-owner at Cadagin & Prosser Financial Group since 2015, where he also sells fixed insurance products. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Deborah Sante is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 63 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Benjamin F Edwards & Co for 11 years, as well as at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Archford Capital Strategies, LLC. \u0026Partners serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and investment solutions, including third-party managers, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Christine Clements is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, she worked at AmeriSave and held roles in fitness and wellness businesses. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, delivering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Virginia Stegeman is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC. She previously held roles at Country Trust Bank, Country Insurance & Financial Services, and affiliated companies from 2002 to 2023. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches insurance continuing education courses and serves as Secretary Treasurer for a local business networking group. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisors. The firm offers comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a variety of investment approaches and custodial platforms.

Kevin Cadagin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Cadagin & Prosser Financial Group. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a broad clientele. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.