Gregory Bulva is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Granite City, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Scottrade from 2008 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving clients with tailored investment strategies and a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christine Arendes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Medical West Respiratory Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. With approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, the firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and affiliated mutual funds.

Robin Huffman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is the founder and CEO of The Mortality Mentor, a death doula consulting service based in St. Louis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating with a fiduciary standard and maintaining extensive retail advisor and branch networks.

Geoffrey Ratliff is a Senior Financial Advisor and partner in The Ratliff Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2015 and becoming a partner in 2018, he has focused on helping clients develop and implement customized strategies addressing their financial needs including banking, lending, estate planning, and investment management. He applies a goals-based approach that takes into account clients' risk tolerance, liquidity needs, time horizons, investment goals, and cash flow requirements. His expertise covers managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, is licensed to sell insurance in Missouri, and holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Geoffrey earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. Geoffrey is involved in community service, serving on the boards of Aim High St. Louis and the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation since 2018 and 2019 respectively. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees and the Community & Equity Partnership Steering Committee at John Burroughs School. He resides in the University City area of St. Louis with his wife, Jasmine, and daughter, Beverly.

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 CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2010. She is based in St. Louis, MO, and holds a Series 63 license. Her other business activities include acting in a fiduciary capacity for the Koen D Badstebner trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers diverse investment programs and leverages technology and a broad network of advisors to support client account management.

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.

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.

John House Jr. is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1987. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based recommendations created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Alexandria Macaluso is a financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Avenica, the 375 Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Unit at Scott Air Force Base, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and service in the US Army Reserves. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with analysis and allocation guidance intended to support their decision-making.

Eddie Batts is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for nearly three decades. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate rental activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various affiliated services including insurance and trustee offerings.

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.

Stephen Knopke is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Precoat Metals from 2014 to 2024. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Aaron Finnegan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Courtney Oelklaus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Oelklaus worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.