Mark Gubernik is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. He is based in St. Louis, MO. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of M Generation, LLC, a company involved in performing and recording music. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including investment management, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers various program structures and discretionary model portfolios, supporting advisors in delivering customized investment solutions to their clients.

Wesley Sebacher is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, Inc., Scottrade, Inc., and Legacy Wealth Advisors. Wesley is based in St. Louis, MO. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm uses a partner-led team structure with a centralized investments department and a multi-criteria selection process focused on asset allocation and manager due diligence.

Nathan See is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Inc, in addition to his ongoing role at Plaza Advisory Group, Inc., where he supports research and reporting. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs through both in-house and third-party solutions.

Michael Gilliam is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. His career includes long-standing roles with Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Ameritas Investment Corp, Dealer Benefit Service Inc, and Carillon Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Dealer Benefit Service Inc, an independent insurance agency selling fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Mark Pitcher is a financial advisor at Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC and Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors. The firm offers diversified, systematically invested mutual fund and ETF model portfolios constructed from providers such as Dimensional, Vanguard, and BlackRock, along with discretionary fixed-income management, retirement plan fiduciary services, and operational support.

Nicolas Perez is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO. He has been with Moneta Group since 2015. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and a range of institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and concierge offerings. The firm utilizes a Partner-led Team model supported by a centralized Investment Department and emphasizes diversified, multi-asset allocations with ongoing monitoring.

Jeffrey Wist is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, currently with Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2016. He is based in St. Louis, MO, and is also a member of Ol' Blue Farms, LLC, a duck hunting club. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and concierge services. The firm uses a partner-led team approach with a centralized investments department and emphasizes asset allocation, manager due diligence, and multi-strategy portfolio management.

Caroline Fugel is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO. Her career includes multiple roles within Moneta since 2017, as well as prior experience at TD Ameritrade, Enterprise Holdings, and Creighton University. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and concierge offerings. The firm utilizes a partner-led team approach with a centralized investments department and emphasizes asset allocation and manager due diligence across a range of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Laura Slawski is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at Hightower Advisors and previously held positions at Matter Family Office and Moneta Group LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients such as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s approach includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, emphasizing multi-manager solutions and proprietary research.

Renee Nenninger is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in St. Louis, MO, with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Allworth Financial since 2022, with prior experience at AW Securities, LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and JM Horseman Group LLC. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial and wealth planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and variable annuity servicing. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers model and specialist portfolios, while also managing private funds and providing educational resources.

Elliot Rybak is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at Bank of America and advisory roles at The Chamberlin Group and C2P Capital Advisory Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model using a range of investment strategies and technology platforms, with access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Thomas Leire is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held positions at The Colony Group, Conning, KLR, Reltio, and other firms. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction using a blend of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Samuel Brooks is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Buckingham Strategic Wealth, United Income, and BNY Mellon. Outside of financial services, he has worked in recreation and academia. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Garrett McMillan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He serves as Vice President of TRIAD Wealth, a Missouri-based business registration. McMillan’s career includes continuous service at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2011. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a mix of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Troy Mc Quinn is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He has been with Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously worked at EY from 2015 to 2022. Based in St. Louis, MO, he is part of a larger advisory team within the firm. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm uses a partner-led team approach with centralized investment oversight and emphasizes asset allocation and manager due diligence across a range of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Grant Heutel is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He joined Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in 2024 after six years at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and previous roles at Principal Securities, Inc. and Schuster Financial Services. Heutel also spent four years at the University of Missouri Columbia early in his career. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing wealth management and advisory services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach utilizing a combination of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Jackson Lessmann is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His work history includes multiple roles within First Command’s affiliated entities and prior experience at Advisor Seekers and two academic institutions. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser focused on individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular emphasis on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Daniel Stockenberg is a financial advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients including retirement plans and foundations. The firm employs a Partner-led Team model supported by a centralized Investment Department, focusing on diversified, multi-asset allocations and providing a range of services from portfolio management to family office support.

Avri Bitz is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, Bitz worked at Stifel Independent Advisors and STIFEL. Outside of advising, Bitz coaches volleyball for the Rockwood School District and works as a server at Syberg's Eating & Drinking Company. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, brokerage services, and insurance products, employing both proprietary strategies and third-party model portfolios.

Ashley Brooks is a CFP® professional based in St. Louis, MO, with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2024 and previously held roles at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Centurion Wealth Management, and Financial 360, LLC. Outside of financial advising, she has experience at Gathering Grounds Cafe and George Mason University. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and employee benefit consulting. The firm employs an investment approach that combines active and passive strategies through an enhanced open architecture framework, integrating quantitative analysis and diversified portfolio management tools.