Gary Kwawer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for Moolah Shrine Photostaff and operates GNK Photography LLC, focusing on fine art photography. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweeps.

Lon Broske is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has held positions at Pines Wealth Management and Royal Alliance Associates. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a sole proprietorship through which he sells term life and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

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 with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at FleishmanHillard for five years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Stifel and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in multiple family-owned businesses in real estate development, oil trading, and construction, and serves as a director or officer in several investment and charitable entities. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology. The firm provides fee-based financial planning and investment analysis, with clients retaining discretion over plan implementation.

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.

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.

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. 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 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 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.

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.