Matthew Mc Donald is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Clayton, MO. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2017, he worked for National Planning Corporation (Cottone Wealth Management) for one year and was a student at the University of Missouri. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Clemons is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in St. Louis, MO. His prior experience includes roles at M & M Wealth Management and Meridian Wealth Management. Outside of financial services, he is the owner of A & B Enterprise of East KY, LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various investment strategies.

Alexis Santiago is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Alexis held roles at Merrill and the University of Rochester Simon Business School. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Parks and Lake Committee member for the Benton Park Neighborhood Association. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties with diversification and modern portfolio theory to guide investment decisions, serving a broad client base including pension and charitable organizations.

Kevin Simpher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several ventures including Portico Wealth Management LLC and Ever Day Financial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with services covering areas such as retirement, risk management, and specialized planning for business owners and other niches.

Robert Zickus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options including discretionary plan-level investment selection and a broader range of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Michelle Mufson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006, where she has built long-term client relationships based on trust, attentive listening, and personalized service. Michelle works alongside her son, Joseph Mufson, as part of a family team committed to helping clients navigate their financial lives with care and confidence. Michelle specializes in financial strategies tailored for individuals, families, and businesses. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income planning. She emphasizes understanding each client's financial situation thoroughly to develop aligned strategies that meet current needs and future objectives. Michelle holds a Bachelor's Degree from Touro College and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is actively involved in her community, volunteering with the Cancer Support Community and serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care. Michelle lives in University City, Missouri, with her husband and enjoys spending time with her growing family.

Garry Grannemann is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Charles, MO, and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate business focused on flipping houses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm 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.

Alana Sanchez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s 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.

Matthew Luca is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 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 options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Cameron Harris is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, First Bank, Infinex Investments Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Douglas Gast is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor client strategies.

Joseph Noel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017, following prior roles at Rhodes 101 Stops and Southeast Missouri State University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Timothy Salzman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of advising, he co-manages a VRBO rental business with his wife. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jarett Olivastro is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera. He has held financial advisory and insurance roles at several firms, including Coop Insurance Agency, R.F. Brokerage, and Securian Financial Services. Olivastro serves on the advisory board of Churches for Life, contributing to organizational decision-making and growth. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national platform offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services to individuals, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm supports diverse investment strategies through a multi-manager approach and serves over 800,000 clients with more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Dina Bartle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maryland Heights, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Clay Jones is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel. His prior roles include positions at Asset Consulting Group and Century Securities Associates, as well as work with Apex Oil Company and Affiliates. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with SAGM, LLC, a family office where he works as an investment accountant assisting with investment tracking and tax return preparation. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and planning analyses, typically providing fee-based, episodic financial plans without automatic implementation or ongoing monitoring.

George Varones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s 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.

Mary Haislip is a financial advisor with Stifel in Clayton, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for The Kathryn G Favre Foundation for Animals and volunteers with the World Bird Sanctuary, assisting with fundraising efforts. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Mark Charlton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Charles, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of advising, he owns and manages farm rental properties in Madison, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Grand is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president of Grand Financial Advisors and holds an enrolled agent designation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary models and third-party strategists across multiple platforms.