Jason Stroede is a financial advisor with Sowell Management based in Belleville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He is also the founder and owner of Clarus Wealth Management, an investment advisory and insurance business that includes services related to Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designations. Additionally, Stroede has ownership in an e-commerce website, Madrigear. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes various management styles and offers model portfolios, sub-advisory relationships, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Nir Regev is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at DFPG Investments, Inc. since 2016 and at his own firm, Regev Group, since 2001. In addition to his advisory roles, he operates an insurance agency providing life insurance and fixed annuities. Diversify Advisory Services serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners with financial planning, portfolio management, and family office services. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach and offers various portfolio delivery options alongside flexible fee structures including fixed and hourly fees.

Adam Melinger is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Scottrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as president of an online gift basket company and is a trustee for a neighborhood association. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and public entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a collaborative planning process using proprietary capital market models to provide tailored asset allocation recommendations.

Jolene Potts is a Certified Financial Planner® with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at OneDigital Investment Advisors, LLC and TD Ameritrade. Outside of her financial career, she has experience managing a coffee house. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans by offering wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm combines registered investment advisory services with broker-dealer and insurance activities and integrates multidisciplinary planning through its affiliation with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

Kathleen Brockmeier is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked with Stifel Independent Advisors since 2009 and has been affiliated with Stifel in various capacities since 1978. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services tailored through a collaborative planning process that incorporates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Brian Shapiro is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Buckingham Asset Management, LLC for 11 years before joining Forum Financial Management in 2019. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily implementing them with institutional mutual funds and ETFs, and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and back-office support for independent advisors and RIAs.

Chad Stafko is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Associated Investment Services, Inc. He has worked with Associated Trust Company since 2017 and has prior experience at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is an author and a pulpit minister at Green Mount Road Church of Christ. Associated Investment Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual investors, as well as small corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable institutions. The firm offers a variety of model portfolio and separately managed account programs delivered through third-party managers and its affiliate Kellogg Asset Management.

Stoyan Petev is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® designations. His prior roles include positions at First Heartland Corporation and First Heartland Capital, Inc., where he worked for 25 years, as well as more recent experience at Mid-Continent Companies, Ltd and Nationwide Investment Services Corp. Mr. Petev is also a licensed insurance agent and consults on Private Placement and Institutionally-Owned Life Insurance cases. Prosperity Capital Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach featuring core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to private and alternative solutions.

Meagen Wagner is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Facet Wealth since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at Plancorp LLC and experience with Lighting Solutions Design Gallery LLC and August Moon. Facet Wealth offers subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, using technology-driven processes and model-based asset allocations. The firm serves a wide range of households through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform, employing a flat subscription model rather than percentage-based fees.

Christopher Tobin is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Droms Strauss Wealth Management, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and UMB Financial Corporation. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs employing strategic and tactical approaches, and offers affiliated services including broker-dealer, commercial real estate, and private equity activities.

Nicholas Akers is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Assistant Vice President at Principal Bank, where he is responsible for sales of bank deposit products. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies and proprietary models and operates within the broader Principal Financial Group family, allowing access to affiliated products and services.

Jeffery Schulz is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Larson Financial Group during multiple periods since 2014, as well as working at Stifel and St. Louis Community College. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary strategies, incorporating both strategic and tactical approaches, and employs AI-assisted tools alongside human review for client advice.

Luke Gassett is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 credential. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior work experience with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and involvement with local athletic associations. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans, offering wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm combines fiduciary advisory services with broker-dealer and insurance activities and integrates multidisciplinary planning through its Private Client Services model.

Daniel Exum is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously served in the US Air Force from 2015 to 2022 before transitioning to his current role. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm leverages proprietary models and third-party methodologies, and benefits from integration with the broader Principal Financial Group family, which supports access to affiliated products and services.

Thaddeus Brija is a financial advisor at Private Client Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera, Cetera Wealth Services, renaissance financial, Minnesota Life, and Securian Financial Services. Brija serves on the advisory board of BNI and volunteers with Friends of Arch Grants. Private Client Services is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through multiple advisory platforms, emphasizing risk profiling and tailored investment strategies.

Carter Hayes is a financial advisor at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sierra Investment Management, Inc. and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC. Visionary Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based strategies and separately managed accounts, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework.

Tamara Fain is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Stifel, where she has been since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is a brand partner for Kleo Kolor, selling press-on nails to friends and family. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on customized financial planning and portfolio management. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing clients with a range of service options tailored to their needs.

Jeffery Kuhlmann is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Larson Financial Group, LLC since 2026. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 23 years. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs using both strategic and tactical approaches, and offers a range of specialized services including pension consulting and the use of AI-assisted tools in research and client documentation.

Anna Militello is a financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Militello Wealth Management since 2014. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis along with third-party manager platforms to implement client investment plans.

Michael Cleveland is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2021, following a prior five-year tenure at US Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a condominium rental business in Sint Maarten. UMB Financial Services, Inc. primarily serves institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program, offering multiple investment program options and access to a range of fixed income and equity instruments. The firm employs both model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and operates as a registered municipal advisor and FINRA-member broker-dealer affiliated with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.