Charles Smart is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding the Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is recognized for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated investment and trust services.

Vincent Penna is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a staff bookkeeper for an accounting services firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its large advisor network and additional services such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Stephen Scott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2008 and maintains ownership roles in multiple tax and accounting firms, including Scott, Scott and Co CPA. Outside of his professional work, he serves on the board of the Manchester Athletic Association and holds several treasurer positions in local sports and homeowners associations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a nationwide client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management services and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Sarah Heininger is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Saint Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she has a decade-long involvement with G & D Pizzeria. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and maintains a notable affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Frank Leone is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2022 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Kelly Cummins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Cummins held positions at Epiq, Soma Intimates, and St. Louis University, including the School of Law. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient overlay services.

Jeffery Carson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Steward Partners, Raymond James Financial Services, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through client meetings and written summaries.

Daniel Kapeller is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he held various roles including positions in catering and food service at Delaware North Sportservice. Outside of financial advising, he has worked in event catering at Busch Stadium. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning on a wide range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan, while keeping these services separate.

Alan Herzog is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family business, Kelsey Partners, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Ellen Schmidt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008 in their St. Louis, MO office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Toby Svoboda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Clayton, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kate Kottmann is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO. She has 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Adam Gera is a financial advisor with Cetera in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2024 and has prior experience in various roles including at the University of Alabama and in the food service industry. In addition to his advisory role, he is also involved with Renaissance Financial, providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Laegeler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2008. Outside of advising, he is the author of a book for newborns. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, business-owner transition, and special-needs planning.

Jack Buchholz is a financial advisor with Fidelity in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including at Hence Painting LLC and Home Depot. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Joan Winkelmann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Swansea, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct professor teaching MBA courses at McKendree University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branches across the country.

Joseph Barnowski is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in St. Louis, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 financial advisors serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jessica Voss is a financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Tanner Drake is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Renaissance Financial, and Pioneer Wealth Management. Before entering the financial sector, he worked in landscape contracting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and services, supported by a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Grant Hibbard is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Ernst & Young from 2019 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors.