John Gallia is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and currently serves RFG Advisory, LLC. He has been with RFG Advisory since 2014 and previously worked at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2018. In addition to his advisory role, Gallia teaches college-level business courses as an adjunct professor at Maryville University. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for more than 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a combination of actively managed and passive ETF/mutual fund models, direct indexing, and tax-aware strategies, and serves a diverse client base with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and alternative investment access.

Donald Aulbert II is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management since 2012, also maintaining a relationship with LPL Financial since 2009. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm uses a multi-brand model supported by LPL platform programs and technology to deliver tailored investment advice emphasizing continuous account supervision and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Michael Lissner is a financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Acropolis since 2002. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individual investors, institutional clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware implementation, and low turnover, combining equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs with quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Timothy Ward is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management since 2016 and also maintains affiliations with Legends Financial Services Group LLC and LPL Financial. Ward’s background includes sales of fixed insurance and life and health products through Legends Financial Services. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-brand model with advisor-led discretionary management and utilizes various LPL-sponsored programs and technology to support a large client base.

Richard Collop is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2021, following roles at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Collop is also licensed as an Independent Insurance Agent, engaging in life, disability, and long-term care insurance sales. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm combines active and passive strategies with multiple analytical approaches to manage portfolios aligned with client objectives and manages approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors.

Alison Hadzic is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. Her prior experience includes a role at Four Seasons Wealth Management from 2014 to 2017. Outside of her advisory duties, she holds a Missouri Notary Public commission and is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Skiver Street LLC. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a range of LPL-sponsored programs alongside advisor-led discretionary management and third-party portfolio integration.

Sarah Payne is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Kirklands, JC Penney, and The Children's Place. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, and various asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Suresh Fernando is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. and has been with Pathfinder Financial Advocates since 2014. Fernando is also involved in independent insurance sales and serves as President of Pathfinder Financial Advocates, LLC. Creative Financial Designs, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning services to individual clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach that incorporates third-party research and offers a range of strategies, including Biblical Responsible Investing, with flexible billing arrangements and specialized management programs.

Deborah Castiglioni is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience, including 37 years at Cutter & Company, Inc. prior to joining Prospera in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 25% owner of a non-investment real estate operating company that manages a commercial building. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Shawn Zell is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Belpointe Asset Management LLC and Fruition Financial. His prior work includes a five-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks. He is a finance committee member of the Mitrata Nepal Foundation for Children, a nonprofit focused on supporting underprivileged children in Nepal. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporations, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm utilizes customized portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, supported by a broad network of affiliated businesses and product sponsorships.

Marie Tustin is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. since 2013, serving in various roles over that time. Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. is a fee-only wealth management firm offering discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individual investors, institutional clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware implementation, and low turnover, using a combination of equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Jack Carpenter is a financial advisor with Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C., holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UMSL and J & R Construction. Acropolis Investment Management, LLC is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individual investors, institutional clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware implementation, and low turnover, utilizing a mix of equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Charles Wray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lake St Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual and has been involved with Cornerstone Wealth Management and Vine Wealth Management, where he provides administrative support. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with an in-house research team that develops model portfolios and provides various investment delivery options tailored to client needs.

Adam Bippen is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Summit Wealth Strategies and the University of Missouri. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation strategies.

Shawn Murff is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones, Aim Financial Solutions LLC, and Cutter and Company Brokerage Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Murff works as an independent contractor soliciting and writing property and casualty insurance through The Silver McDonough Company. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Minjung Son is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. since 2004. She holds a Series 65 license and is based in Chesterfield, MO. Acropolis Investment Management, LLC is a fee-only wealth management firm that offers discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, institutional clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware implementation, and low turnover, blending equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs with a U.S. home bias.

Amy Crews is a financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Acropolis since 2013. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individual investors, institutional clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware implementation, and uses a blend of equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs with an emphasis on U.S. markets.

Jeanne Jehle is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Jeanne has worked with Centerre Capital, LLC since 2008 and has been with First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she provides tax preparation and legal advice outside of normal business hours. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and consulting services delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Alex Umble is a financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Acropolis since 2022. Prior to his current role, he was a student at Edinboro University from 2018 to 2021. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm that serves individual investors, institutional clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware implementation, and low turnover, using a mix of equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Bruce Ward is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Cutter & Company Brokerage Inc, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Guardian Life. Outside of advising, he volunteers as an admissions partner and Missouri state coordinator for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing over $14 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning and portfolio management through multiple advisory programs and platforms.