John Murphy is a financial professional at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Cetera, and Renaissance Financial. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Saint Paul's Outreach and the Florida State University Athletic Department. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Burke is a financial advisor at Stifel in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Renaissance Financial and community involvement with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC. He also has entrepreneurial experience from operating Exo Nail Bar. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services grounded in a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Brian Parker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2022, as well as First Clearing from 2015 to 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Manuel Palan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent 15 years at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Chesterfield, Missouri. 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 incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zachary Yanker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked for U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of Workhorse Industries, LLC, a business with no active duties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Tom Reynolds Jr. is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Saint Louis, MO. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a consulting and expense management business, Infinity Co-Op Enterprises. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports that integrate research, modeling, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Jacob Kerwin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Madeline Fauss is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise and JPMorgan Chase. 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 advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Lenox is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones from 2024 to 2026. Outside of financial advising, Lenox has held various roles across multiple sectors including delivery services and restaurant groups. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Saettele is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, Missouri, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stephen Steele is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clayton, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages an LLC that operates rental properties in the St. Louis area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Amy Avanzado is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maryland Heights, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ghillean Graber Barron is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Maryland Heights, MO. He has 11 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christina Noble is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, she was employed at Aerotech and Chesterfield Community Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions and manages over $1 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

George Peters is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, currently serving within Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning that incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Monken is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within Morgan Stanley’s various divisions since 2012. His roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support financial plans.

Mary Blythe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor based in St. Louis, MO, with six years of industry experience. She currently works at LPL Financial, joining in 2025 after roles at Edward Jones, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Seamus Group LLC. Prior to her financial advisory career, she held positions in education with Rockwood School District and as a homemaker. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Paul Higgins is a financial advisor with Stifel in Clayton, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Higgins serves as a board member of Trailnet, a nonprofit organization focused on fostering safer urban environments for cycling and walking. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Dolores Fain is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, following a 17-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Goldenberg is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 23 years, as well as City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.