Michael McCartney is a financial advisor at McCartney Wealth Management LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 credential with 17 years of industry experience. He has led McCartney Wealth Management since 2010. McCartney is also licensed as an attorney in Missouri and occasionally provides legal assistance to acquaintances in compliance with ethical and legal requirements. McCartney Wealth Management offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as some qualified retirement plans. The firm follows a fee-only model and emphasizes an investment approach based on academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost, passive index funds, systematic diversification, and tax efficiency.

Timothy O'Neal is a financial advisor at Archway Wealth Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services for 15 years. Archway Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment process, managing approximately $313 million in assets across about 200 client relationships, and offers a proprietary wrap fee program alongside institutional custody and trading support.

William Freund is a financial advisor with Freund & Co Investment Advisors, L.C. in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2002 and has been involved with Freund & Co. Investment Advisors, LLC since 1997. Additionally, he has worked as an independent insurance agent since 1972. Freund & Co. Investment Advisors, L.C. provides financial planning, portfolio design, and ongoing monitoring for individuals and entities, including high-net-worth households, under various engagement models. The firm primarily offers non-discretionary advice using asset-allocation models, mutual funds, ETFs, and model portfolios accessed through a third-party platform, and also provides retirement-plan investment consulting.

Sherri Frank Weintrop is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. in St. Louis, MO. She has worked at this firm since 1998, following a previous 28-year tenure at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is active in nonprofit and community organizations, including co-chairing fundraising efforts at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and serving as chair of fundraising and secretary for Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community. Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and business consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and closely held businesses. The firm offers access to third-party advisory programs and platforms, working primarily in a non-discretionary capacity and combining fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment strategies.

Brett Parker is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Aquilant Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates and Premier Financial Partners, LLC. Parker is also a registered representative with Cambridge Investment Research. Aquilant Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and fiduciary consulting services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios and investment policy statements to client needs, integrating outside strategists and third-party platforms in its management approach.

John McKinley is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Fortify Wealth, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, Kestra Investment Services, Inc., and Financial Resources of St. Louis. He also serves as vice-president of McKinley Financial Resources, Inc., where he advises clients on insurance needs and coverage options. Fortify Wealth serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as corporations and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, fiduciary ERISA plan services, and conducts educational seminars, using a proprietary research methodology to build portfolios with disciplined rebalancing and manager due diligence.

Jason Loyd is a financial advisor with J. Loyd Capital Management, LLC in Clayton, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. Loyd has been with J. Loyd Capital Management since 2014. J. Loyd Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals and high net-worth clients, creating tailored portfolios based on client objectives, time horizons, and liquidity needs. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to guide asset allocation and security selection and employs derivatives and leverage strategies in separately managed accounts.

Stephen Rhodes is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Signify Wealth LLC since 2015. He has also been involved with Signify Business Management LLC and Signify University LLC, overseeing operations at both entities. Outside of his advisory role, Rhodes owns Katalysis Ventures LLC, a holding company for his personal private investments, and he is the owner of Talent Commerce Summit, a non-investment related business. Signify Wealth is a small team advisory firm managing approximately $284 million across 115 client relationships. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and privately held small businesses, utilizing a mix of internal management and third-party solutions, including private pooled investment vehicles and cryptoasset planning.

Robert Rafael is a financial advisor with MRM Group in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MRM Asset Allocation Group, Inc. since 1988. MRM Group primarily serves individual investors — including high-net-worth individuals, IRAs, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities — through discretionary asset management and sub-advisory arrangements. The firm utilizes a quantitative, rules-based investment approach across three strategies focused on U.S. equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, and manages model portfolios for third-party platforms and a Morgan Stanley IMS wrap-fee program.

Ryan Bowman is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently the sole advisor at Maxele Advisors, LLC in Webster Groves, MO. His prior experience includes positions at firms such as Aspen Wealth Strategies, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Maxele Advisors provides financial planning and wealth management services to individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions, managing approximately $201.6 million in discretionary assets while serving a large client base through model-based strategies and custodial technology.

Terry Bommer is a financial advisor at Fiduciary Tactical Strategies, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fiduciary Tactical Strategies since 1992, as well as Cutter & Company, Inc. from 1992 to 2015. Fiduciary Tactical Strategies provides investment management and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, family businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a dynamic asset allocation approach that incorporates market timing and technical analysis, primarily employing no-load index mutual funds and ETFs, and offers discretionary portfolio management along with referrals to independent money managers when specialist strategies are appropriate.

Jason Woods is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Dew Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2002. The firm has two advisors and is based in Clayton, Missouri. Dew Wealth Strategies, LLC provides discretionary investment management, written financial planning, pension consulting, and personal wealth management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm serves a small client base with approximately $94.7 million in discretionary assets under management and uses a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, option strategies, and alternative investments.

Wyatt Swartz is a financial advisor with W. Swartz & Co., LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with W. Swartz & Co., LLC since 2015. W. Swartz & Co., LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment counseling, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $38.8 million in client assets and bases investment decisions on fundamental analysis and long-term purchase strategies.

Walter Klein IV is a financial advisor at SFC Financial LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and also works as a staff accountant at Swink Coplen & Company, where he prepares tax returns and projections. His background includes four years at Swink Coplen & Company and nine years as a student prior to entering the advisory field. SFC Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages assets non-discretionarily using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, asset-allocation techniques, and option strategies, and maintains a close affiliation with the accounting firm Swink Coplen & Company.

Richard Connor is a financial advisor with MarketRiders, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Scottrade, Inc. He is part of a five-advisor team at MarketRiders. MarketRiders serves individual and high-net-worth investors, small business owners, and institutional clients through a subscription online platform and a managed account service. The firm uses proprietary algorithms based on modern portfolio theory to build and manage ETF portfolios, combining a subscription model with a wrap-fee program and emphasizing mostly non-discretionary asset management.

Joseph Anderson is a financial advisor with Forest Park Capital LLC in O’Fallon, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Integrity Advisory Solutions, Correct Capital Wealth Management, and Severin Investments LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Forest Park Capital LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, using a disciplined approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis, technical techniques, and modern portfolio theory. The firm manages approximately $60 million for about 110 client relationships and offers tailored investment policy statements without account minimums.

Jordan St Clair is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Bison Financial Group, LLC and has held previous roles at The Worley Banks Group, RFG Advisory, and NYLife Securities among others. In addition to his advisory work, he is also a licensed insurance agent. Bison Financial Group provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, offering discretionary managed accounts and comprehensive financial planning.

Mary Oransky is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advisory roles. She has been with Laminar Wealth LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Plancorp, LLC from 2014 to 2017. Laminar Wealth LLC provides wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts and estates, managing approximately $132 million in client assets. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Fama-French three-factor model, using low-cost, diversified ETFs and mutual funds, with an emphasis on diversification, cost control, and tax efficiency.

Jacquelynn Capriano is a financial advisor at Your Wealth Matters LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She is also a partner and practicing lawyer at Your Estate Matters LLC, an estate planning and elder law firm. Your Wealth Matters LLC primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable organizations, providing portfolio management through referrals to turnkey asset management programs and third-party advisers alongside comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term, modern portfolio theory-based investment approach and operates mainly in a non-discretionary capacity, coordinating with co-advisors for discretionary management.

Paul Banks is a financial advisor with The Worley Banks Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Commerce Brokerage Services, Edward Jones, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of various insurance products. The Worley Banks Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as broker/dealer customers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm utilizes third-party model portfolios with firm-level discretion, focusing on asset allocation tailored to client risk tolerance and time horizon.