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.

Jahanguir Azodi is the principal of Virtual Investment Planning LLC and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Aspire Wealth Management, Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, and America's Financial Center, among others. Azodi also operates America's Financial Center, a wealth management and tax services firm, and is an author of a book related to accounting and tax services. Virtual Investment Planning LLC provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement account advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $23.7 million across about 102 clients, utilizing a long-term-focused investment process that combines fundamental and technical analysis, employing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and insurance consulting through affiliated businesses.

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.

John Lotshaw is the principal advisor at JM Lotshaw Consulting, an independent firm based in O'Fallon, Missouri. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 31 years of industry experience. Lotshaw previously worked at Financial Resources of St. Louis, Inc. for eight years before founding his current firm in 2003. JM Lotshaw Consulting provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm manages approximately $7.9 million across seven client relationships, focusing on a concentrated, individualized approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Gary Cassell is the sole advisor at Premier Wealth Advisory Services, Inc. in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 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, he acts as 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 using a combination of technical and fundamental analysis, relative strength, and modern portfolio theory. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple asset classes and regularly monitors and reviews client accounts.

Matthew Durham is the sole advisor at Durham Wealth Management, LLC in St. Peters, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has led his independent firm since 2016 and also operates as a licensed insurance agent. Durham’s insurance sales form a separate business activity alongside his advisory role. Durham Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, managing approximately $27.6 million across about 80 accounts. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis, cyclical analysis, and tactical asset allocation to create portfolios tailored to clients’ goals, with quarterly reviews and written financial plans delivered within about 60 days.

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.

In 2018, I launched Oakview Wealth Solutions - a St Charles Fee-Only Financial Planner. As an industry-leading CFP® professional I help our clients eliminate debt, invest smarter, and retire faster. Since launching Oakview Wealth Solutions, I have helped clients buy their dream home, quickly and safely pay down debt, protect their wealth, and retire on their terms. All so they can live richer lives now. I’m a proud graduate of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction at Auburn University and the Certified Financial Planner program at Northwestern University. In addition, I hold the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation – exemplifying my commitment to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in the industry. When I'm not helping clients realize their dreams, I like to spend my time at concerts, traveling with my family, and watching college football. War Eagle!

Evan Buenger is a financial advisor at Vertumnus Capital LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at firms including Stifel Nicolaus and Buenger Capital Partners, LLC. Vertumnus Capital LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and small businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing strategies such as active management, tactical trading, and options, and includes an advisory program for selecting and overseeing sub-advisers.

With over 25 years of experience in investment research, portfolio management, and advisory operations, I founded my RIA to provide expert guidance to financial advisors and investors. As a CFA Charterholder, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), my goal is to simplify the complexities of investing and help clients make informed decisions about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, annuities, alternatives, and private investments. For advisors, I offer tailored support for creating model portfolios, conducting investment committee meetings, and developing retirement plan strategies, all aimed at enhancing advisor-client relationships and delivering better outcomes. Over the years, I’ve worked in various roles, from equity research and fixed income trading to serving as the de-facto Chief Investment Officer for a large RIA. My services cover a wide range of needs, including life insurance analysis, capital gains budgeting, structured product and annuity evaluations, options-based strategies for individual stock positions, IPS reviews, enhanced prospect conversions, and the development of customized model portfolios. I pride myself on providing data-driven insights to help advisors improve their practices, better serve their clients, and grow their businesses. In addition to my professional work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four kids, golfing, traveling, coaching youth sports, and mentoring students. I’m passionate about investing in future generations and advancing the fields of finance and investing. My technical expertise, combined with a personal approach, allows me to work alongside advisors to elevate their client offerings, streamline operations, and achieve lasting success.

James Dearing is a CFP® with 27 years of experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Wealth Ambassadors, LLC in Lake St. Louis, MO. He has been self-employed as an insurance agent since 2012 and serves on the board of Worldwide Inventory Network, Inc., a charitable organization. He is also involved in a health consulting business and owns a group coaching and training company. Wealth Ambassadors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach with globally diversified portfolios, often using mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with pension consulting.

James Ethington is a financial advisor at Transcendent Investment Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in financial advising and a background that includes eighteen years at The Boeing Company and twenty years with the Missouri Air National Guard. Transcendent Investment Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a quantitative, research-driven investment approach and offers continuous portfolio management alongside project-based consulting, educational services, and seminars.

Richard Baldwin is the sole advisor at Baldwin Wealth Management, LLC in St. Louis, MO. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license, with 15 years of industry experience. Baldwin has led his independent firm since 2010, focusing on investment management and financial consulting. Baldwin Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, foundations, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans, providing fiduciary investment advice and portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified asset-class allocations with rules-based tilts and a buy-hold-rebalance strategy.

Christopher Harrell is a financial advisor with CKHFinancial LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at NEXT Financial Group and LPL Financial, as well as work as an independent insurance agent since 2017. He has also served as an adjunct professor teaching finance courses at Harris-Stowe State University. CKHFinancial LLC is an independent, fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized financial planning, hourly consultation, and ongoing investment management with a focus on broadly diversified portfolios and regular client reviews.

Steven Reinisch is a financial advisor at MacroVex Capital with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Duncan McHugh Investments and Greiner Joseph Advisory Group LLC. Reinisch has been with MacroVex Capital since 2019. MacroVex Capital provides investment management and investor education to individuals, businesses, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, charting, and quantitative analysis to create customized strategies, focusing on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Chad Centorbi is the principal of Centorbi Financial Group, Inc. in O'Fallon, MO, with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. and Sutterfield Financial Group, Inc. before founding his current firm in 2018. Centorbi serves on the investment committee for the Academy of the Sacred Heart School endowment fund and is president of CACIV Tax and Consulting. Centorbi Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $38.6 million in assets. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with written financial plans, employing strategies such as asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and technical analysis.

Joshua Wheeler is the principal of Wheeler Financial Planning LLC in St. Charles, MO, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including VP Pro, Futaba, AIC, RC America, and Archway Coatings. Outside of advising, Wheeler owns a Smoothie King store where he assists with payroll and management, and he is involved in marketing for Archway Industrial Coatings and AIC as well as product testing and research for RC America. Wheeler Financial Planning provides advisory services to individual clients by directing them to third-party investment advisers, primarily placing assets in mutual funds and fixed-income securities. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, using a passive, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and conducts ongoing due diligence on selected advisers.

John Hawver is an advisor at Mark V Capital with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Broadway Technology, and Sun Trading LLC. Mark V Capital Advisors LLC is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as family offices and trusts. The firm uses a data-driven investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, managing assets through separately managed accounts with periodic portfolio reviews.