Robert Scafa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and has held positions with First Community Credit Union and CUNA Brokerage Services, INC. outside his primary advisory roles, he operates an investment services business affiliated with First Community Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients including retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and consultative services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and technology.

Timothy Winningham is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates NCAA baseball games, managing travel and related responsibilities as an umpire. 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 nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

James Els is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2015 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 solutions. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Jerome Zitzmann is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Erica Unterreiner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2004 and has been involved with Weight Watchers North America since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of M.F. Kustoms, L.L.C., a manufacturing business specializing in harnesses and other components. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jacquelyn Etling is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Michael Volmert is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He joined Merrill Lynch in 2014 and works with clients on financial goals including education funding, retirement planning, and legacy wealth distribution. Mike has a background as a business owner in IT services for nearly 25 years, providing him with extensive experience in business operations. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He is a past board member of Canterbury Enterprises and Chesterfield YMCA, and has served as President of the Board of Directors for both Canterbury Enterprises/UCP of Greater St. Louis and the St. Louis Society for the Physically Disabled. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys bicycling, running, golfing, snow skiing, working out, antique cars, and recreational boating activities.

Nicholas Lamia Jr. is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and is based in St. Louis, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management 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.

Melissa Stengel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a trainer for the Ellisville Athletic Association, where she assists in training volunteers on concession duties. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Joshua Parney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at St. Louis University and had experience outside the financial industry at Delta Sonic Car Wash. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Cynthia Luepke is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Louis, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. 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 public entities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Kiera Monaco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is also involved with The Hauser Group, INC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a nationally registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by research and various portfolio management options.

Yasser Kauaria is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Metropolitan Property and Casualty, and Harris Stowe State University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of over 14,000 financial advisors. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides a range of financial products through affiliated institutions.

Charles Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Washington University and KPMG LLP. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sean Toebben is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he provides boxing instruction at BURN BOX STL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

James Willey is a financial advisor at Stifel with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Confluence Investment Management and Scottrade. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Paul Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009. He also has a longstanding association with Bank of America N.A. since 2008. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Matthew Pomerantz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he was engaged through a technology partners contract with Nestle Purina from 2016 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

John Baker is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc., having previously operated his own practice and worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for an extended period. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and program options.

Adam Dintelman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, he completed an internship at Northwestern Mutual. He also has work experience in the food service industry and participated in collegiate baseball at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.