Christina Smith is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avenica and Mary Kay, Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and planning analyses.

Toby Meador is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves as a trustee for a family trust in Granite City, Illinois. 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 investment approach 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.

Daniel Robertson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Crown Capital Securities, Six Point Financial Group, Center Street Advisors, Wealth Protection Advisors, and Eldercare Financial. He took a one-year hiatus as a homemaker between 2020 and 2021. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which delivers asset allocation and planning analyses based on forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Matthew Bernstein 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, he worked at Apex Systems LLC and Enterprise Bank and Trust. Outside of his advisory role, Bernstein officiates high school basketball games in Missouri through organizations such as MSHSAA and JCC St. Louis. 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 range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, tailored to plan objectives and demographics.

Stephen Sutter is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and is based in St. Louis, MO. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as one of three trustees of the Sutter Family Insurance Trust and acts as a non-compensated notary for client convenience. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with investment strategies supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Richard Polchinski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Brogan Financial Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Larry Wankel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing farm-related investments through ownership in Wankel Bros LLC. 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 advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus, distinguishing it from many institutional advisors.

Leah Joyce is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for a family trust that manages farms and rental properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers comprehensive written recommendations covering various planning topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing system.

James Cummings is a financial advisor at Stifel with nine years of industry experience. He has held roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at The Broadway Hotel - The Roof and attended the University of Missouri. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Gregory Thies is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor soccer referee. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisors.

Thomas Martin is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Louis, MO, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Martin Gallaher Insurance Group for 29 years and has authored a book titled "The Eight Other Advantages of Universal Life." LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Robert Frosch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and previously held positions at Robert Half International, RAFCO, LLC, and Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering tailored recommendations based on firm research and planning tools.

Jamie Mcpike is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jamie worked at The Boeing Company and has also been involved with Stark Enterprises, Inc. (Dairy Queen). Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a diverse range of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and employs systematic methodologies with oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

Kyle Kersting is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Darren Wright is a CFA® charterholder based in Edwardsville, IL, with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and First Mid Wealth Strategies since 2024, following prior roles at CNB Bank & Trust, NA, Busey Bank, and TheBANK of Edwardsville. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools, supporting clients through advisory programs and maintaining notable municipal and public-finance advisory capabilities.

John Siefert is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Securian Financial Services and Renaissance Financial Corporation. He serves on the advisory board of Angel's Arms and is involved in managing a personal car ownership LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

John Sportsman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Scottrade for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

David Hollo is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing, where he worked for a combined 14 years. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves on the boards of the Missouri Botanical Garden, Deer Creek Club, Log Cabin Club, and The Muny in St. Louis. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment methodology and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

James O'Connor IV is a financial advisor with Merrill in Clayton, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1993 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Steinlage is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Clearing, spanning more than a decade across Wells Fargo’s affiliated entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.