Joseph Heitkamp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Des Peres, MO, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities. He also engages in selling life insurance as part of his professional activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies and leveraging technology for operational and research functions.

Zachary Gildehaus is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He has 11 years of industry experience and is based in St. Louis, MO. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor at Webster University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discreet and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Voltz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles in hospitality and food service, such as positions at Flik Hospitality Group, Source Juicery, Peel Wood Fired Pizza, and Sacred Grounds. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and demographics.

Bryan Pantazo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ballwin, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Webster University and was involved with Community Christian Church. He has experience running a business, Tazo Audio LLC, which operated from 2020 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Yelena Gamblin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of her advisory work, she is engaged in photography as an occasional activity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, alongside offering discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions and other specialized services.

Jody Keele is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 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.

Mark Vance is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent nine years at Indiana Automotive Fasteners Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Jingyi Sui is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and also works part-time as a financial analyst for WTS Paradigm, an IT company serving building products manufacturers and related businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

James Milford is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He has held positions at several firms, including LPL Financial, Creative Planning, and Charles Schwab. Milford also operates Milford Financial Services, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Valerie Baker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Des Peres, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Metlife Securities, and New England Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a wide network of investment adviser representatives.

Amy James is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Walsh is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Walsh is also an independent insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by more than 10,000 advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.

Carrie Gross is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at the Produce for Better Health Foundation for five years and Bartech for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Fox is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Mutual Advisors, LLC, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC. Fox is also a notary and an independent insurance agent for non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Melissa Krus is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristin Krapja is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. She has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Hickey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. 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 and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Kristina Franke is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill since 2017, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2011 to 2017, and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2010-2011. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Graham Fullerton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory models with multi-asset portfolios and a formal alternative investments program, supported by a large integrated operational structure.

Veronica Swearingen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has also served in several roles at Fidelity, including Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2024, Relationship Manager in 2023, and Financial Representative in 2022. In her role as a financial consultant, Veronica partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique goals and needs. Her process is focused on providing clients with comprehensive information to support confident financial decision-making. Outside of her professional work, Veronica enjoys hiking, spending time with pets, reading, skiing, traveling, and practicing yoga.