Emily Cuba is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel since 2023, with prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2008 to 2023. 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 asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Paul Kjar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Derek Kendall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Kendall operates within a large institutional firm known for its comprehensive wealth management services. Edward Jones serves 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. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Yedidah Raskas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Raskas Creative, a communications consulting business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sean Rayner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm serves institutional clients with an IPS-driven process and includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

William Borresen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 48 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Securian Financial Services and Renaissance Financial Corporation. Borresen is also involved with Renaissance Financial, where he provides securities, insurance, and advisory services, and he works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Mason Burnham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Robert Cox is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Before joining Schwab in 2023, he worked at TD Ameritrade for one year and spent thirteen years at QuikTrip. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and a formal alternative investment program.

Robert Makowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as power of attorney for his father. 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 using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically conducted on a discrete basis and optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Nicole Bascombe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years and RBC Capital Markets for one year before joining Edward Jones. Bascombe holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nancy Diak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a small business selling Scentsy products. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutions with a wide range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with services covering everything from retirement and education planning to specialized areas such as business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis.

Vijay Brahmbhatt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Commerce Brokerage Services Inc. He is also involved with Metro East Legacy FC, an organization active for over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jonathan Miner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus for 15 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Christopher Bowers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in St. Louis, MO. He has been with Edward Jones for 10 years. 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 and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Meine 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 seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors 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 advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Elizabeth Nguyen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Charles Erker serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 39 years of experience in financial services, he specializes in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Charles works closely with clients to develop personalized, integrated financial plans that consider their unique perspectives and priorities. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Charles is involved in his community through his participation on the Access Academies Financial Strategy and Asset Management committee as well as the Cor Jesu Academy Endowment Committee. Outside of his professional endeavors, he has personal interests in boating, music, photography, and writing.

Peter Flanigan is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and held previous positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, 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 that supports client decision-making in areas such as asset allocation and retirement planning.

Vanessa Valentino is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maryland Heights, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Todd Burton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2019 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade, Ferro Magnetics, and Covent Bridge Group. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.