Richard Polchinski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Brogan Financial Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Larry Wankel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for one year before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in farm real estate and agricultural investment operations in Illinois. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Leah Joyce is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. She is located in Collinsville, IL. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a trustee for a family trust that manages farms and rental properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping the services separate.

James Cummings is a financial advisor at Stifel with nine years of industry experience. He has held roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at The Broadway Hotel - The Roof and attended the University of Missouri. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Gregory Thies is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016, he worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. in 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent soccer referee in the St. Louis area. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to inform its investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Thomas Martin is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in St. Louis, MO, and has 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Martin Gallaher Insurance Group for nearly three decades. Martin is also the author of the book "The Eight Other Advantages of Universal Life." LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, leveraging technology and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Frosch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and previously held positions at Robert Half International, RAFCO, LLC, and Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across various planning specialties, including business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Jamie Mcpike is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jamie worked at The Boeing Company and has also been involved with Stark Enterprises, Inc. (Dairy Queen). Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a diverse range of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and employs systematic methodologies with oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

Kyle Kersting is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Webster Groves, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Darren Wright is a CFA® charterholder based in Edwardsville, IL, with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and First Mid Wealth Strategies since 2024, following prior roles at CNB Bank & Trust, NA, Busey Bank, and TheBANK of Edwardsville. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools, supporting clients through advisory programs and maintaining notable municipal and public-finance advisory capabilities.

John Siefert is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Securian Financial Services and Renaissance Financial Corporation. He serves on the advisory board of Angel's Arms and is involved in managing a personal car ownership LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

John Sportsman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Scottrade for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

James O'Connor IV is a financial advisor with Merrill in Clayton, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1993 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Steinlage is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is based in St. Louis, MO. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Erin Barrow is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on discrete engagements tailored to client needs.

Kimberley Heckert is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines in-depth research and analytics with a broad platform of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joseph Mazzuca is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Renaissance Financial Corp, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. He is also engaged as a financial advisor and insurance agent with Renaissance Financial, where he offers securities, insurance, and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services using a multi-manager platform that offers various investment strategies and program structures.

Mariana Campbell is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2003 and is also a group fitness instructor at Lifetime Fitness, where she teaches yoga, step, and strength classes. Wells Fargo Advisors is a nationwide securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robert Petix is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hinckley Allen & Snyder, LLP for sixteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business consulting firm, RGP Consulting, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with over 2,200 advisors, serving a broad client base with a range of investment services.

Stephen Sutterer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Florissant, MO, holding a Series 66 designation. He has over 11 years of industry experience, including his prior role at Tri National Inc. from 2015 to 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.