Lon Broske is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic Wealth since 2021. He previously worked at Pines Wealth Management, LLC for 18 years and has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 27 years. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in selling term life and long-term care insurance through his sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a multi-advisor platform.

Brian Sturm is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He is based in Town & Country, MO, and has involvement in a family farming operation in Columbia, IL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services supported by a national network of over 23,000 advisors.

Alexander Eisenbeis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for five years at FleishmanHillard. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Buerk is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and based in St. Louis, MO. She has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Renaissance Financial and Faber & Brand, LLC. 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 featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Emily Kingston is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012 and has also held positions at Fossil, Loft, and Bek Restaurant. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for fiduciary entities in the St. Louis area. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Novelly II is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Stifel and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, Novelly serves as a director and vice president of Apex Oil Company, Inc., and is involved in several family-owned businesses including residential construction and investment management. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Michael Briner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, where he has worked since 2011. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates sanctioned hockey games with the Missouri Ice Hockey Officials Association. 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 strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Robert Herdler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Chesterfield, MO, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, all with MassMutual and its affiliated firms. Herdler is also the owner of RCH Financial, LLC, a privately held entity. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and structured, collaborative client relationships.

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. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2015 and became a partner in The Ratliff Group in 2018. The group focuses on transition planning to assist clients with the financial implications of anticipated and unexpected life events. Geoffrey uses a goals-based approach to develop customized strategies encompassing banking, lending, estate planning, and investment management, addressing clients' risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and investment goals. His expertise includes services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, is licensed to sell insurance in Missouri, and holds professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Geoffrey graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Geoffrey is actively involved in community organizations focused on education and equity. He serves on the boards of Aim High St. Louis, the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation, and the Board of Trustees at John Burroughs School, where he is also a member of the Community & Equity Partnership Steering Committee. He resides in the University City area of St. Louis with his wife and daughter.

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 Pate is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS and Edward Jones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models in its financial planning process.

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.

Alicia Laken is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, Missouri, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

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 with Primerica Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1987. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven strategies overseen by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial services from Pershing.

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.

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® professional with 24 years of experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His background includes involvement with rights to a book and film, unrelated to investment activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating with a large network of over 14,000 advisors and managing substantial assets under management.