P. Paul Albano is the principal and sole advisor at Jefferson Asset Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has led the firm since its founding in 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Albano serves as president and CEO of Quonset Corporation, a hospitality and recreation business. Jefferson Asset Management provides discretionary investment management primarily for individual and retirement accounts, as well as a variety of institutional clients. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on long-term holdings and conducts regular portfolio reviews.

Hi, I’m Ethan, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and co-founder of Bridgewater Advisory Group LLC. My passion is helping people align their financial decisions with their personal goals and dreams. At Bridgewater, we focus on empowering you to find the joy possible in every moment by creating financial plans that provide the clarity and confidence to live the life you’ve earned. Our approach is rooted in collaboration. We take the time to understand what matters most to you—your hopes, dreams, and goals—and work alongside you to develop a financial strategy that reflects the life you envision. By helping you step back from the busyness of life, we guide you to think intentionally about your priorities and move forward with a plan that brings meaning, joy, and peace of mind. We specialize in retirement distribution planning, tax planning, and healthy aging support. Our goal is to help you maximize the potential of your assets so you can fully embrace a life that sparks joy. At the same time, we work to help you avoid costly tax mistakes and develop a healthy aging plan that ensures you get the most out of your retirement—both financially and personally.

Terrence Bridgewater is a financial advisor at Bridgewater Advisory Group LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes two decades at Cetera and ownership of a CPA firm providing business consulting, accounting, and tax services. He serves on the board of directors for Peoples Community Bancorporation. Bridgewater Advisory Group LLC offers wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach, using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds, with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing monitoring within client-directed guidelines.

Anthony Roylance is a financial advisor at Pinkerton Wealth Partners with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Capital Management Services, Inc. and William E Sherman and Associates. Roylance has also served with the Fenton Fire Protection District for over two decades. Pinkerton Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a disciplined, formula-driven investment process combining technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis across active, passive, and tactical strategies.

Roy Combs is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2004 and has been associated with Meremac Community College since 2000. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans, offering plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services. The firm employs investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management and supports over 40,000 participants through a multi-team advisory structure.

Zachariah Curry is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, and OneAmerica Securities. In addition to his advisory work at Kestra, he owns Christian Financial Services, an insurance practice. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving some large institutional clients, including sovereign wealth funds.

Lorraine Mckee is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2022, she worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambidge Investment Research, Inc. from 2016 to 2022. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies alongside selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Donne Wall is a financial advisor at SPC with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC since 2017, and previously at First Allied Securities, Inc. from 2011 to 2017. Outside of finance, he provides private baseball instruction. SPC serves a diverse clientele including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services through a large network of advisers and employs a combination of discretionary management and consulting approaches.

Daniel Gielow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Incapital LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Decision Coaching, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Scott Seek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007 and holds a Series 66 credential. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Jefferson County Tourism Commission and is involved with a local flying club, Cloud Seekers of Jefferson County LLC. He is also a county councilman in Hillsboro, Missouri. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving 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.

Frank Weber is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent at Edward Jones. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Hillsboro, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of roughly 23,701 financial advisors.

Christy Amsden is a financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020, following four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is also commissioned as a notary. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client asset allocation and planning decisions.

Janna Alford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Festus, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Mom365. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Harwell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Festus, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Chunky Gator LLC, a business associated with a car collection. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a large network of advisors and uses research-driven investment approaches, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Staci Templeton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Festus, MO, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and the Series 66 license. She has 11 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns a small antique and vintage reselling business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated financial products under a fiduciary standard.

John Scalzitti is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. 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 affiliated mutual funds.

Marc Parson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a referee for grade school and high school soccer and basketball, and participates on the finance committee at St. Pius X High School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and allocation guidance developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing planning tools that support client decision-making.

David Briest is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following two years at Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a distinctive inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Dylan Roth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Festus, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vantage Credit Union and Wood & Huston Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Steve Holloway is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Edward Jones since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Shackle Free Ministries in Columbia, MO. 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 large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Hovis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Walnut Street Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an independent insurance agent focusing on Medicare sales and insurance benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Cheyenne Parrish is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Parrish held brief roles in various firms including Rover.com, Wag, RSM US LLP, Transamerica, and State Farm. Outside of advisory work, Parrish has participated in pet caregiving activities with Rover and Wag. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products. The firm is recognized for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its integrated capabilities including trust services and securities-based lending.

Colby Portell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Festus, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He 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 advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Jeramy Dyle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Katie Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Midwest BankCentre, Regions, Commerce Bank, and other organizations across various sectors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Dean Hunt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Festus, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife are owners of a rental property LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers diversified strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services.

Jennifer Hunt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Festus, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental property through an LLC formed with her husband. 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 supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Kyle Gowen is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Festus, Missouri. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analysis and guidance intended to support client decision-making.

Eric Oppelz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commerce Brokerage Services, FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, PNC Wealth Management, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by technology tools.

David Hovis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Hovis has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016, and he also operates Hovis & Associates, where he serves as president. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of several local organizations, including the Jefferson County Growth Association, First State Community Bank, and the Jefferson County Tourism Commission. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

John Evans is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Citigroup, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and TD Ameritrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis in constructing model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its use of algorithmic methodologies and its role as an advisor to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Maximilian Meadows is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Hovis & Associates, and Wheel House, among others. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Pappos Pizzeria and Pub. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals. The firm utilizes multiple platforms and custodians to support discretionary and non-discretionary management and offers proprietary model strategies as well as access to unaffiliated third-party advisers.

Ryan Westhoff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and experience in education and small business operations. Outside of his advisory role, he performs occasional independent contracting work for friends and family. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Christine Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Festus, MO, with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1994 and holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. 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 solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rita Mahn is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2020 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Anita Spencer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in De Soto, MO, where she has worked for 13 years. She has dedicated her entire industry experience to Edward Jones. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Hargis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and several other firms. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Bell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years at the firm and 9 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Hillsboro, Missouri. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

John Mcatee Sr. is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm also provides specialized services such as municipal placement and operates affiliated trust companies and banks.

Angela Momot is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Potosi, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Pamela Smith is a financial advisor at Stifel with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2021 before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in periodic horse sales and distributes equine supplements through businesses related to animal health. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

David Kirkman is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Associate Staffing, as well as earlier positions at Spring Hill College and Tapawingo National Golf Club. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.