Justin Mcbride is a financial advisor with Feltl Advisors in Edwardsville, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Feltl and Company since 2015. Feltl Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individual investors who are predominantly non–high-net-worth clients, as well as to corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $132 million in client assets and offers non-discretionary advice through various wrap-fee advisory programs in partnership with RBC.

Kelly Richert is a CFP® with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Meramec Financial Planners, LLC and has prior experience at Clayton Financial Group, LLC and Parkside Financial Bank & Trust. Meramec Financial Planners LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, pooled investment vehicles, and charities. The firm manages approximately $1.13 billion across about 450 accounts, utilizing a tailored approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Joseph Allaria is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, Ltd. since 2017 and previously held roles at Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he holds a licensed insurance agent designation. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management advises individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of quantitative models and traditional research, employs tax-sensitive techniques, and integrates third-party platforms such as Betterment to serve a broad range of clients.

Brian Yost is a CFA® charterholder with six years of experience at Alpine Private Wealth and over 20 years of prior experience at Bank of America Private Bank. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at IMST Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of a hair salon business and serves on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, as well as treasurer for the Fly Fishers at the Crossing group. Alpine Private Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm primarily builds client portfolios through a sub-adviser model and offers continuous discretionary and non-discretionary services, including optional family-office support.

Patrick Mclaughlin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Foundation Wealth Management, LLC and has previously held roles at Raymond James & Associates, Schwab Private Client Advisory, Charles Schwab & Co., and TD Ameritrade. Foundation Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and government entities. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach and manages approximately $593 million across a four-advisor team.

Joseph Roosevans is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 10 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with FRA Wealth Management LLC in O'Fallon, Illinois, and has been president of Financial Resources of America, an insurance agency, since 1986. He also serves as president of FRA Trust, LLC, a trust representative office focused on estate planning. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts, including high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an open-architecture investment model combining passive and active management, with services ranging from portfolio management to comprehensive financial planning.

Christopher Williams is a financial advisor at Vista Finance, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CIBC Bank USA for nine years before joining Vista Finance in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Planned Giving Committee for Forest Park Forever and the Expansion Steering Committee for LaunchCode, both nonprofit organizations focused on community and workforce development. Additionally, he holds a CEO position at Vista National Bank & Trust. Vista Finance, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plan sponsors, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and asset-allocation strategies, managing discretionary wrap accounts and incorporating alternative investments and third-party platforms.

Joshua Rood is a financial advisor at Severin Investments LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Severin Investments, he worked at Charles Schwab and has experience managing a painting business, After Hours Painting, LLC, which he owns and operates outside of securities trading hours. Severin Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, defined contribution plans, and other financial advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning support through actively managed model portfolios that combine fundamental and technical analysis.

Joseph Metcalf is a financial advisor at Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Buckingham Asset Management, and Mosaic Family Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he consults on technology and software integration through Integration Strategies Group LLC. Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm’s investment approach is evidence-based, combining in-house management, third-party sub-advisors, and technology-enabled solutions, with access to alternative and private investments through a non-discretionary platform.

Thomas Podlesny is a financial advisor with Cortland Associates Inc. in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cortland Associates since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of several entities that manage investments in Chinese antiquities. Cortland Associates is a fee-based investment adviser managing discretionary equity and balanced portfolios for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and endowments. The firm employs a value-oriented, all-cap equity strategy combined with investment-grade fixed income, overseeing over $1 billion in discretionary assets with a small team.

Joshua Ohl is a financial advisor at Slagle Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC. Slagle Financial provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm emphasizes globally diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory and offers discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial plans, and third-party money manager recommendations.

Alexandra Dorfman is a financial advisor at NorthStar Asset Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Bottom Line and Right At School. Alexandra’s background also includes roles in nonprofit and educational organizations. NorthStar Asset Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and not-for-profit organizations with portfolio management, outsourced CIO services, donor-advised fund advisory, and sub-advisory relationships. The firm integrates a socially responsible investment framework with a core-satellite structure, managing approximately $806 million in assets across multiple offices.

Paul Alegnani is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for nine years. Archford Capital Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and trustee-related services, employing a long-term, asset-allocation approach that incorporates a range of investment vehicles and proprietary models.

Tyler Hasty is a financial advisor at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, LTD. with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cardinal Investment Advisors for five years and The Boeing Company for three years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed life and health insurance agent. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $791.8 million using a quantitative investment approach and offers a combination of discretionary wealth management and ERISA fiduciary services.

Trevor O'Connor is a financial advisor at Precision Wealth Strategies, LLC in St. Louis, MO, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at KPMG LLP from 2017 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business consulting firm, TOConsulting, LLC, and serves as Treasurer for the Iota Mu Chapter of the Theta Chi Fraternity Alumni Corporation. Precision Wealth Strategies provides holistic financial planning and investment management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, private foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a Life-Timing Allocation framework to align asset allocation with clients’ cash-flow needs and serves as a 3(38) fiduciary for qualified retirement plans while offering comprehensive plan consulting services.

Christopher Cottone is a financial advisor with Integrity Investment Advisors, LLC in Glen Carbon, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary in Missouri. Integrity Investment Advisors is a three-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $57.4 million in assets for individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, pensions, and businesses. The firm offers in-house financial planning and portfolio management, employing a process that begins with a written financial plan and emphasizes diversification, cost control, and tax efficiency.

Jeffrey Campbell is a financial advisor at Parkwoods Wealth Partners, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Fmf&E Wealth Management, Pyramid Management Group, and Truist Securities. Parkwoods Wealth Partners serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, not-for-profit organizations, foundations, and corporations with investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolios grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and efficient-market principles, and it offers additional services such as employee financial-wellness programs and educational media.

Jon Payne is a financial advisor at Genesis Wealth Management with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several entities including Genesis Financial Group Inc. since 1999 and Gradient Securities, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Payne also serves on the Macoupin County Board. Genesis Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $54.5 million for around 377 clients and offers tailored portfolios using platforms such as Envestnet, SEI, and Morningstar, as well as specialized services for veterans and long-term care planning.

Matthew Hall is a financial advisor with Hill Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with the Hill Investment Group since 2005, including its transition to Hill Investment Group Partners in 2021. Outside of advisory work, Hall is a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization and is an inventor associated with a St. Louis-based tech company that develops apps. Hill Investment Group Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and family-office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, rules-based investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory, utilizing primarily no-load mutual funds and ETFs with a buy-and-hold strategy.

Joseph Bonastia is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Zemenick & Walker, Inc. since 2016. Zemenick & Walker, Inc. provides fee-only investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team-based, process-driven approach focused on non-discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing diversification and careful due diligence.