Toby Svoboda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Clayton, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jamie Lages is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chesterfield, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Jamie worked at Target and the Meramec Valley School District R-3. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kate Kottmann is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO. She has 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Adam Gera is a financial advisor with Cetera in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2024 and has prior experience in various roles including at the University of Alabama and in the food service industry. In addition to his advisory role, he is also involved with Renaissance Financial, providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Laegeler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2008. Outside of advising, he is the author of a book for newborns. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, business-owner transition, and special-needs planning.

Jack Buchholz is a financial advisor with Fidelity in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including at Hence Painting LLC and Home Depot. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Joan Winkelmann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Swansea, IL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct professor teaching MBA courses at McKendree University. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branches across the country.

Joseph Barnowski is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in St. Louis, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 financial advisors serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Frailey is a financial advisor at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Jessica Voss is a financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Tanner Drake is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Renaissance Financial, and Pioneer Wealth Management. Before entering the financial sector, he worked in landscape contracting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and services, supported by a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Grant Hibbard is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Ernst & Young from 2019 to 2022. 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 strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Shannon James is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Thrivent since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several entrepreneurial and community activities, including coordinating a family-owned event venue, operating a notary public business, organizing a creative studio focused on publishing and crafts, and offering motivational speaking engagements. 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. Their approach includes broad-based written recommendations and integrates planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system called WealthPlan.

Kathryn Motchan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Union Preschool in St. Louis, where she reviews budgets and operating expenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Chuck Edelstein is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2013, following two years at MSI Financial Services, Inc. Edelstein serves as a board member of the Chevra Kadisha Cemetery Association in Saint Louis, MO. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports a broad range of investment strategies and program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Caspar Unterreiner is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has worked at OSAIC since 1995, as well as Financial Legacy Associates, LLC since 1998. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on analyzing, recommending, and selling life and health insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a range of investment types.

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.

Oliver Jones is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Stifel in 2020, he worked at Regions Bank and has prior experience in law enforcement and public safety, currently serving as a 911 dispatcher for the St. Clair County Sheriff Department. Stifel serves a diverse client base 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.

Anna Ward is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and AT&T. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, relying on research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Lon Broske is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds the CFP® designation and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2021 and has longstanding experience with Pines Wealth Management and Royal Alliance Associates, dating back to 1999. Outside of his advisory roles, Broske is involved in selling term life and long-term care insurance through his sole proprietorship and partnership businesses. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.