Edward Barfield is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Veritas Advisors LLC, Geneos Wealth Management Inc, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Summit Financial Group. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions through a nationwide network. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily via mutual funds and ETFs, while also recommending third-party asset managers and offering financial planning and account aggregation services.

Justin Barwick is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virtue Capital Management since 2016 and previously at Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. and Anixter. Outside of his advisory role, Barwick is involved with Barwick Consulting Services, providing life and health insurance. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and ERISA consulting, employing quantitative optimization and proprietary models that emphasize economic data inputs.

George Walker Jr. is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2012. He maintains a dual affiliation with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with various LPL-sponsored programs and integrates multiple portfolio management approaches tailored to client goals.

Terrance Webster is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Patrick Capital Markets, Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, and Webster University. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model and employs various investment strategies, including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michael Sluhan is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Summit Financial, LLC and has previously worked at Private Client Services and LPL Financial. He is also involved in a real estate holding company, BCM Holdings LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a mix of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Nicholas Werkmeister is a CFP® professional at Summit Financial, LLC with five years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Codilis, Moody & Circelli P.C. He is also involved with Tap Consulting LLC, operating as Genex Consulting. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients, offering a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan services through both discretionary and consultative platforms.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Distributors Inc. and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he jointly owns a vacation property in Panama City Beach, Florida. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm uses a multi-brand operating model that leverages LPL platform programs and technology to deliver tailored investment advice and manage a high client load across its 91 advisors.

Mark Thompson is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Saxony Capital Management since 2006 and previously worked at Patrick Capital Markets, LLC from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is an ordained minister who performs wedding ceremonies. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-team model with 38 advisors and offers discretionary asset management alongside financial planning, utilizing a range of investment strategies including technical, fundamental, and quantitative analyses.

Patrick Wiegers is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and Stifel. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Unlimited Play Young Professionals and the SLUH Alumni Board. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a mix of proprietary and third-party portfolios, incorporating modern portfolio theory, fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Jarad Mitchell is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Patrick Capital Markets, LLC, US Bank, and Scottrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a limited partner in Alliance Resource Partners, LP, a coal mining company. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-team approach with 38 advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary asset management and third-party manager due diligence.

Andrew Ishmael is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Summit Financial, LLC since 2024. His prior roles include a decade at Edward Jones and recent positions at Private Client Services and Tap Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he leads men's leadership development training through F3. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Nicholas Withington is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for about 9,453 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, employing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Matthew Schellman is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC in Des Peres, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he operates The Schellman Group, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house advisors, third-party portfolio managers, and algorithm-driven models to tailor investment advice to client goals.

Trevor Davis is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC in Columbia, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial and Synergy Wealth Solutions, as well as earlier positions in education and construction. Outside of advising, he is involved in coaching at Gibault Catholic High School. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and LPL-sponsored programs, utilizing a multi-brand approach supported by technology to manage a high client load.

Jacob Hemphill is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Financial since 2024 and previously with Private Client Services and Tap Consulting LLC. Outside of advising, Mr. Hemphill is involved in fixed insurance sales through various carriers. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management and 216 advisors serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments, operating both discretionary and consultative services tailored to client preferences.

Quintin Hogrefe is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Private Client Services and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Gateway Huskers University of Nebraska alumni group and is Vice President of the Heron Bay Condo Owners Association board. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches to meet diverse client needs.

Brendan Kelly is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC. He previously worked at C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC and maintains an ongoing investment advisory role through The Chamberlin Group. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches high school hockey on a part-time basis. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for nearly 29,615 clients across nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, utilizing model portfolios and a range of investment products.

Ryan Turnquist is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Vantage Point Financial and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, Turnquist coaches youth lacrosse as head coach for Project Missouri Lacrosse. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives.

Mark Beckrich is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2012. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-brand operating model utilizing LPL platform programs and technology to support a high client load across its 91 advisors.

Erion Kafazi is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial & Tax Architects since 2021 and previously held roles at Globe Life Liberty National Division and other companies. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm uses proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” with monthly account reviews and offers sub-advisory services to other registered investment advisers.