Robert Webster is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2019 and has been working in finance and investments since 2017. Robert focuses on providing financial security and clear strategies for his clients by understanding their aspirations and financial goals, emphasizing open communication throughout the planning process. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. Robert aligns his investment approach with Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating tactical allocation changes and careful manager selection to seek portfolio performance that outpaces benchmarks without excessive risk exposure. He holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Robert earned his Bachelor's degree from Missouri State University. He is involved with the St. Patrick's Center, reflecting his engagement in community activities. In his personal time, Robert enjoys adventure sports, fishing, golfing, hunting, and playing pickleball.

Carol Badstebner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with a trust acting in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jonathan Norris is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously spent eight years at Gradient Securities, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its product offerings.

Jonathan Pate is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS and Edward Jones. 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 uses structured planning tools and models in its financial planning process.

Walter McClellan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, McClellan is involved in several business activities including operating a mobile notary and loan signing service, working as a wellness advocate with doTerra, and developing corporate customers for an office products company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to multiple third-party money managers through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Louis Kouri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Us Tech Solutions, among others. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Matthew Gallion is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Louis, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2018 to 2021 and spent three years at 54th Street Grill and Bar. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Alexandria Macaluso is a financial advisor at Stifel with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2019. Prior to joining Stifel, she was with Avenica and served in the US Army Reserves, including a role at the 375 Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Unit. 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 incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Eddie Batts is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in St. Louis, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate ownership related to investment activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio services, third-party asset management, and access to various financial products within an integrated platform.

Adam Aitken is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously held positions at KForce and Pure Hockey. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a lacrosse referee for high school and youth games through the Mid America Lacrosse Officials Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Marvin Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple nonprofit and community boards, including as a director for Character Plus, a nonprofit focused on character development in education, and as a trustee for the St. Louis Community Foundation and Webster University. Merrill, along 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, and institutional investors, incorporating strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Thomas Garfinkel is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds film rights to a book unrelated to his investment activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Obedin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked with several firms including Securian Financial Services and Coop Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a voting commissioner and treasurer for the St. Louis Art Museum and Foundation and holds a position as a city alderman. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Jeffrey Silverstone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his father. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Scott Petkas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Petkas serves on the board of the Wildwood YMCA and volunteers with the Lions Club in Eureka, MO. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management styles.

Michael Croce is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Sierra Pacific Securities, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Miller Buckfire & Co., and SunEdison. He is based in St. Louis, MO. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies.

Kelly Rybacki is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2009. She also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with implementation options across brokerage and advisory programs.

Christopher Kilfoyle is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides personalized financial guidance to clients. He focuses on understanding clients' goals and concerns to develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. His services include general investing, retirement planning, college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and portfolio management. He also facilitates access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Missouri State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His professional approach emphasizes listening to clients in order to build tailored strategies that reflect their individual lives rather than using a one-size-fits-all template. He offers ongoing advice and support as clients' financial needs evolve. Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved with Junior Achievement, reflecting his commitment to community involvement. His personal interests include baseball, chess, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, singing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Michael Krako is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general member and owner of HCK MJK LLC, a real estate investment business based in Wildwood, Missouri. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

John Hogan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Merrill, all since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Hogan volunteers as a high school baseball coach for American Legion Baseball. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.