Richard Espenschied is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66, Series 7, and APMA(R) designations. Before joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked at Anheuser-Busch for nine years in economics and strategy. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jeffrey Laughlin is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with Fidelis Financial Planning, LLC since 2011. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Saint Charles, MO. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and managing member of a non-investment related real estate entity. Fidelis Financial Planning serves middle-income and high-net-worth individuals, as well as various institutional clients, offering integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a structured investment approach grounded in academic research, focusing on broadly diversified, low-cost funds and ETFs.

Michael Mills is the sole advisor at Mills Barrington Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Chesterfield, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Mills has led his firm since its founding in 2013, following prior experience at major brokerage firms. Mills Barrington Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, and businesses. The firm emphasizes global diversification and uses a combination of quantitative analysis with fundamental and technical inputs, employing a range of strategies including margin, options, and short sales alongside longer-term holdings.

Describe the education and business background of the adviser’s principal executive officer: Carl Dwayne Goodin was born March 7, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri. He grew up in and around St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Lafayette High School in St. Louis County, MO, graduating with honors. He was conferred a BM in Education from the University of Missouri at St. Louis in May of 1973. He has completed coursework toward an MA in Finance and Economics from Webster University, St. Louis, MO. His grade point average in graduate studies is 4.0. He completed the CFP professional education program (College for Financial Planning, Denver, CO) in 1989. He continues to study, analyze, and research all matters related to personal financial planning, investments, insurance, estate planning, accounting, and taxation, generally devoting from 5 to 20 hours per week to independent study and advanced seminars. Carl D Goodin, CFP™: Having completed the education, examination, experience and ethics requirements he was awarded the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation in March 1989. The Financial Planning Association: Carl Goodin has been a member in good standing of the Financial Planning Association since 1985. For many years he served on the Board of Directors of the Financial Planning Association of Greater St. Louis, serving as Director of Professional Development, Director of Public Relations, President Elect, and President. Financial services career and education: Carl Goodin began his career in finance and insurance in 1979 as an aircraft insurance (property and liability) underwriter. In 1981 he chose to continue serving the aviation community, but in a different capacity, primarily as a life and health insurance producer associated with the company now called Lincoln Financial Group. During this period his clientele expanded from those associated with aviation to include small business owners and other professionals. Also, during this period, he became interested in providing personal financial planning services not focused on life insurance sales. In 1986 he accepted an offer to be the regional manager of the UNUM non-cancelable disability income office in St. Louis, only to return to Lincoln Financial as regional manager in 1988. During this period, he successfully completed the examination requirements for the Missouri Uniform Securities license (Series 63), the Investment Company/Variable Products license (Series 6), the General Securities Representative (stock/bond broker's license, Series 7), the General Securities Principal license (stock/bond broker's supervisor, Series 24) and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. Financial Planning Associates, Inc., A Registered Investment Adviser: Believing that he could offer better, more objective advice for his clients in a more independent setting, he left Lincoln Financial and incorporated Financial Planning Associates, Inc. in 1998. Carl D Goodin, Professor, College for Financial Planning: From March 1999 until July 2005 Carl served as an adjunct faculty member of the College for Financial Planning, teaching all of the required classes for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER candidates. Those classes included: Financial Planning, Insurance, Retirement Planning, Employee Benefits, Tax Planning, Investment Planning, and Estate Planning. Carl D Goodin, Professor, University of Missouri at St. Louis: In July 2005, Carl resigned his teaching activities at the College for Financial Planning and assumed a similar teaching position as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Missouri at St. Louis, where he continued until 2015. Fee Only financial planning and investment management: In 2009 Carl Goodin voluntarily relinquished his securities and insurance licenses and terminated all associated residual benefits in the interest of offering his clients valuable, objective advice unaffected by conflicts of interest associated with commission compensation.

Gary Cassell is a financial advisor with Premier Wealth Advisory Services, Inc. in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Premier Wealth Advisory Services since 1998 and also has experience at Ceros Financial Services Inc. since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Cassell is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Premier Wealth Advisory Services provides portfolio and active management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple asset classes. The firm employs a blend of technical and fundamental analysis combined with tactical timing strategies, monitoring accounts daily and reviewing them at least monthly.

Stephen Parkin is the sole advisor at S.P. Parkin & Co, an independent firm based in Chesterfield, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America, Integrated Asset Management, Inc., and his own firms dating back to 1981. In addition to advisory services, Mr. Parkin is licensed to sell insurance through his firm, primarily to benefit clients. S.P. Parkin & Co. serves individual investors, corporations, churches, and endowments by providing investment supervisory services, portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm manages assets on a discretionary basis using four model portfolios with tactical sector rotation and employs multiple forms of analysis to adjust allocations. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter and operates an affiliated insurance agency, features that are uncommon among solo independent advisers.

Too often during my prior time in the financial world, I saw companies that operated under old models that cared only about selling products, offered incomplete solutions and outdated technology that’s out of step with how the world works, or incentivized their employees and affiliates for things not in the client’s best interests. It is my intention that Peakview Strategies will fix those shortcomings and bring a select group of clients a new experience unlike what they’ve read about online when working with a stereotypical financial advisor. I’d love the opportunity to be of service if you like what you see. I believe it’s my mission in life to help you win with your money, and I have the professional experience and expertise to make it happen. I care deeply about my clients and want to be their biggest advocates in their unique missions to make the most of their money. The best compliments I’ve received are those who have expressed their gratitude for guidance to results they didn’t think were possible and for encouragement to keep going to get to those destinations. When not working to benefit my clients or honing my craft, you’ll likely find me traveling, spending quality time with family and friends, or enjoying one of my many other hobbies. I’m an avid follower of sports, love smoking meat and tasting bourbon, drinking coffee and like the historical figure I’d love to meet (Winston Churchill), am easily satisfied with the very best. I do my best to undo all the smoked meat and bourbon by plugging in for some quality time exercising.

Chad Centorbi is the principal of Centorbi Financial Group, Inc., an independent advisory firm based in O'Fallon, Missouri. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including seven years at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Centorbi serves on the investment committee for the Academy of the Sacred Heart School endowment fund and leads a tax and consulting business. Centorbi Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering managed accounts with discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach includes asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term holdings, with client portfolios held at an independent custodian.

Thomas Aylmer is a financial advisor at Cedarmill Financial in Chesterfield, MO, with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and the Certified Public Accountant credential. Prior to founding Cedarmill Financial, he worked at Conner Ash PC and KPMG. Outside of advising, he owns Fresh Start Mobile Auto Detail, an automobile detailing business, and operates Cedarmill Ventures, which provides consulting services to small businesses. Cedarmill Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to owners of privately held businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a passive, indexed investment approach using third-party model portfolios and offers specialized consulting and CFO services, with a significant focus on non-investment planning for closely held businesses.

Eric Amundson is the managing director of Adaptive Wealth Management, LLC in Chesterfield, MO, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Concorde Investment Services, LLC since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of the St. Louis Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is involved in business consulting through Bridge Profit Solutions, LLC. Adaptive Wealth Management is a state-registered independent investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, businesses, charities, and pension plans. The firm employs an active, market-timing approach using trend-following technical analysis and neural-network-based intermarket indicators to guide daily trading decisions, tailoring investment programs to each client’s financial situation and risk tolerance.

Curtis Sawyer is the sole advisor at Sawyer Capital Management in Wildwood, MO, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Sawyer Capital Management since 2007. Since 2010, he has also been associated with Webster University. Sawyer Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, small businesses, and sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and a passive, asset-class strategy using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, supported by written investment policy statements, Monte Carlo analysis, and periodic rebalancing. It offers a combination of individual wealth management and formal retirement-plan consulting services, including plan-level analysis and participant education.

Gregory Livingston is the sole advisor at Livingston & Associates, Ltd., an independent wealth management firm based in Wildwood, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Livingston has managed his firm since 2001. Livingston & Associates serves primarily individual clients, including some high-net-worth households, and a limited number of corporate retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes a passive-management approach with portfolio management, financial planning, insurance offerings, and occasional business consulting, and distinguishes itself by providing insurance brokerage services and strategic relationships for legal, accounting, and banking needs.

Christopher Starkey is the sole advisor at Starkey & Associates, Inc. in Weldon Spring, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Starkey & Associates since 1984. Outside of his advisory work, Starkey is the owner of Ozark Mountain Boys, Inc., a music-related business. Starkey & Associates, Inc. serves a small client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and business entities, managing approximately $25 million in assets. The firm employs a common-sense approach using fundamental analysis and a mix of long- and short-term strategies without margin trading, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with client trade approval.

Daryl Tegtmeier is a Certified Financial Planner® with 32 years of experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Epoch Family Wealth since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Panoptic Wealth Advocates and LPL Financial. He is also licensed to sell commissionable insurance products. Epoch Family Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses multiple analysis methods to tailor portfolios and generally favors ETFs, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final approval of transactions.

Stephanie Calderas is a financial advisor at PathFinder Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with MRM Asset Allocation Group, Inc. Outside of advising, Stephanie is an Enrolled Agent who prepares tax returns, a licensed life, health, and disability insurance agent, and a licensed real estate agent in Missouri. PathFinder Financial Services provides discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes long-term, fundamentally driven portfolio construction and uses third-party managers and models, including a sub-advisory model managed by Congress Wealth Management, while conducting ongoing oversight and annual reviews.

Jeffrey Risley is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been the principal advisor at Risley Capital Management LLC since 2011. The firm is an independent SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $163 million in assets, serving individual clients including high-net-worth households as well as state and municipal government entities. Risley Capital Management offers personalized investment policies and utilizes a combination of fundamental analysis, technical methods, and asset allocation across various securities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside consulting and tax-preparation services.

Brady Ritchey is a financial advisor at Roth Investment Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has served as an adjunct professor at Webster University since 2016 and St. Louis University since 2021, teaching finance and investment-related courses. He also contributes as a writer to the investment website Seeking Alpha. Roth Investment Management is an independent, single-advisor firm providing discretionary asset management and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm follows a bottom-up, research-driven, value-oriented investment approach, often maintaining concentrated portfolios with a long-term holding bias and occasionally employing leverage, options strategies, and derivatives to manage risk or enhance returns.

Michael Carroll is the principal of Carroll Wealth Management Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in Chesterfield, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of experience in the financial industry. Carroll has led his own firm since 2009. He maintains a licensed insurance agent designation, though he does not actively use it. Carroll Wealth Management Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on client-specific Investment Policy Statements, employs a variety of analytical methods, and manages all accounts in-house, utilizing a broad range of investment strategies and asset types.

Misook Yu is a CFP® certificant with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Yu Financial Advice, LLC in Chesterfield, MO. She has operated Yu Financial Advice since 2015 and runs YU & Money LLC, a separate business focused on publishing and providing general financial education through seminars and online courses. Yu Financial Advice delivers financial planning and consulting services to individual clients, emphasizing client education and tailored plans that cover cash flow, retirement, insurance, tax strategies, estate planning, and college savings. The firm does not provide investment management, instead recommending passive, low-cost index funds and ETFs, with clients typically implementing investment transactions themselves.

Brian Bingham is the owner of Elite Investment Advisors, LLC in Manchester, MO, holding a Series 65 registration with 25 years of industry experience. He founded Investor Education Network, LLC, where he creates and delivers market education courses. Since 2010, he has volunteered as a leader and board member with the American Association of Individual Investors, focusing on stock selection strategies, and he also leads Investor's Business Daily Meetup Groups to educate individual investors. Elite Investment Advisors is an independent, state-registered firm managing discretionary accounts primarily for individuals, IRAs, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a trading-oriented approach with concentrated portfolios, using a combination of fundamental growth-stock selection, technical analysis, market timing, and short-term trading.