Ryan O Connor is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade, Trane Supply, Domino's Pizza, and Ingersoll-Rand/Trane. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s client relationship model includes non-discretionary guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Dustin Ries is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for U.S. Bank / U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for seven years before joining Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the ski patrol at Vail Resorts, providing emergency care and assistance on the slopes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

David Yarbrough is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a Clayton-based team focused on helping clients achieve their real-life goals through a disciplined planning-based wealth management approach. His team integrates access to private banking services and leverages research and resources from BofA Securities, recognized as a Top Global Research Firm by Institutional Investor. With decades of experience managing both sides of the balance sheet, David’s team provides comprehensive wealth management solutions combining institution-backed insights with personalized service. David holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri System and professional designations including Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves clients in areas such as corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Fluent in English and Spanish, David supports his clients through a client-centered financial planning process. Residing in Saint Louis with his family and beagle dogs, David enjoys spending time with family, traveling, mixing house music, and riding his electric unicycle in his free time. He is also involved in community organizations including Doorways, Lutheran Senior Services, Operation Food Search, and United Way of Greater St. Louis. Banking services are provided through Bank of America, N.A.

Laura Kashmerick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saint Charles, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at State Farm for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Aaron Stewart is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2024 and previously spent 17 years at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Stewart is involved in business coaching and consulting and serves as an independent insurance agent for various agencies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals and employs multiple investment platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jeffrey Forgerson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Edward Jones, and Scottrade Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Joseph Thornton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and has concurrent work history at Ritz-Carlton Hotel since 2000. Thornton holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Karla Ukman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ballwin, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes seven years at Pruco Securities, LLC, followed by multiple years at LPL Financial. She is also the owner of Artemis Financial Planning, LLC and Artemis Wealth Management LLC, non-investment related entities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

William Erpelding is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at various organizations, including WIT Construction LLC, Amazon, and Emerson Electric Co. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio solutions that incorporate proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies.

Emily Eslick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward D. Jones and Co., LP since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Cole Frierdich is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He began his advisory career in 2026, following eight years of service in the United States Air Force and a position with the Washington Air National Guard. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

William Camden is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles at companies including Anheuser-Busch InBev and KForce. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm delivers advisory work using proprietary capital market assumptions and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Beth Lastrina is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesterfield, MO, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017, including her current role from 2019 to present. Prior to her advisory career, she was a homemaker for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and offers additional services such as tax-efficient strategies, proxy voting, and securities-based lending.

Joseph Peterka is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Renaissance Financial Corp. and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. among other firms. Peterka serves as a trustee on the finance committee at Crossroads Presbyterian Fellowship and is involved as a trustee of a nonprofit cemetery association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Hayley Lu is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held roles at Kennedy Capital Management, Focus Pointe Global, and Saint Louis University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, overlay and tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Claudia Ochoa Espejo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Sharon Roggentine is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Scottrade, Inc. before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services.

Stephen Knoebber is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2004, working in various capacities within the firm. Outside of advising, he owns Confluence Limited LLC, which supports his practice by covering rent and employee salaries. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Kristina Abarquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Wofford is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in St. Louis, MO. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.