Alexander Ploch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Ploch Financial Services, Inc., a tax and accounting business, and Ploch Photography, a separate venture focused on photography and sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Daniel Valle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Webster Groves, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 26 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and has a large national presence with approximately 23,701 advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Daniel Mestres is a financial advisor at Stifel based in St. Louis, MO, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cortland, part of the Alter Domus Group, and Hertz. Stifel serves a broad range of clients 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 that guides asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Tyler Poe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 63 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Tyler is also a music artist with his own business, MUSIC BY TYLER, based in New York. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Zachary Ballard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. 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, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Vincent Wieck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, following four years at PNC Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Heidi Gebauer is a financial advisor at Stifel in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in dog sitting. Stifel serves a broad range of clients—including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations—offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Paige Gonzalez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Florissant, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked for Edward Jones for nine years and KPMG US for two years. She is involved with RetireStrong Financial Advisors LLC and offers tax preparation and accounting services through retirestrong planners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party resources.

Joseph Chappell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Fisher 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, following a brief period at Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and providing a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Julie Lankford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for five years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party resources.

Nathan Foust is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2019 and previously worked at Bank of America and AT&T. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Glenn Dodge is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a food delivery driver for DoorDash and Uber Eats. 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 solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Taylor Looney is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Taylor worked with Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, Taylor is also involved with Renaissance Financial, where they provide securities, insurance, and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through multiple program structures and custodial arrangements.

Colleen Mueller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2008 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Smith owns and operates Smith Vintage Sports Cards and Memorabilia, a business focused on buying and selling sports cards and memorabilia. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of advisors.

David Gebhardt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at First Clearing. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Melinda Freshour is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Aaron Thomas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. Aaron provides guidance on various financial topics, including general investing, retirement planning, and risk management for unexpected events. He also facilitates access to specialists within Bank of America for additional services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. This allows him to offer comprehensive support tailored to the evolving needs of his clients. Aaron holds the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Aaron completed his high school education at Washington University in Saint Louis.

Dominick Moscardelli is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and various entities within Charles Schwab. 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 investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure that supports a large client base across multiple advisory programs.