Bruce Krieg is a financial advisor at Midwest Investment Advisors, LLC in Fenton, Missouri, holding a Series 65 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Midwest Investment Advisors since 2010 and also has a long-standing association with Kriegl Lohbeck & Co dating back to 1992. Midwest Investment Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and business clients, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs multiple analysis methods and manages all portfolios in-house, overseeing a notably high client load for a solo advisor and maintaining an affiliation with an accounting firm to offer complementary services.

Charles Heisner is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Heisner Financial, LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2001 in St. Louis, MO. Heisner maintains an active CPA license, which he uses to supplement his financial advisory services. Heisner Financial, LLC provides personal financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, and select business clients, integrating tax, bookkeeping, and business consulting with investment advice. The firm manages approximately $37 million in client assets on a non-discretionary basis and offers both ongoing and hourly consulting engagements.

Jay Peters is a financial advisor at AECH Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as a Series 66 license. Prior to joining AECH Financial in 2025, he worked for nearly a decade at Cetera and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, Peters serves as an elected board member of a homeowners association and consults as a referral partner for a nonprofit organization. AECH Financial is a state-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management and portfolio implementation services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach combining quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis, employing both long- and short-term strategies and ETFs.

Dwight Schaefer is a financial advisor with Schaefer Wealth Management, Inc. in Waterloo, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Schaefer Wealth Management since 2008. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent for various companies and serves as co-successor trustee for a family trust. Schaefer Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and business owners with customized investment management and financial planning services, employing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities guided by quantitative analysis and third-party research. The firm also offers educational seminars and client newsletters at no additional cost.

Brian Skrobonja is the founder and president of Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC, with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at firms including Kalos Management, National Planning Corporation, and Madison Avenue Securities. Outside of advisory roles, he is an author who produces books, blogs, and podcasts on financial topics. Skrobonja Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, managing about $32.3 million across roughly 282 accounts. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, with a focus on asset allocation, fixed-income strategies, and periodic portfolio rebalancing.

Sharon Stanton is a financial advisor at SFC Financial LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with SFC Financial LLC and its affiliated firm Swink Fiehler and Company since 2005. SFC Financial LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with asset-allocation techniques and employs both long- and short-term strategies, including option strategies such as covered calls, managing assets on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain execution authority.

Tyler Skrobonja is an investment advisor representative at Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Madison Avenue Securities and Kalos Capital. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a college pastor and guitar instructor at the First Baptist Church of Arnold. Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for individual clients. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach, combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes third-party managers alongside in-house strategies.

Kenneth Coplen is a financial advisor with SFC Financial LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with SFC Financial since 2003 and also serves as owner and secretary of the accounting firm Swink, Fiehler & Company, P.C., where he works as a tax accountant and consultant. SFC Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages assets non-discretionarily, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and option strategies, with an affiliation to the accounting firm Swink Coplen & Company, P.C. that facilitates cross-referrals between financial and tax services.

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.

Walter Klein IV is a financial advisor at SFC Financial LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and also works as a staff accountant at Swink Coplen & Company, where he prepares tax returns and projections. His background includes four years at Swink Coplen & Company and nine years as a student prior to entering the advisory field. SFC Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages assets non-discretionarily using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, asset-allocation techniques, and option strategies, and maintains a close affiliation with the accounting firm Swink Coplen & Company.

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.

Jacob Potter is a financial advisor at SFC Financial LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He is also a shareholder and director of tax at Swink Coplen & Company PC, a CPA firm where he has worked since 1999. SFC Financial LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages assets non-discretionarily using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and option strategies, and maintains an affiliation with the accounting firm Swink Coplen & Company, P.C.

Shane Lee is an investment advisor representative at Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has also worked with Madison Avenue Securities. Prior to his advisory roles, Shane had work experience in various non-financial positions including landscaping and retail. Skrobonja Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services primarily for individual clients. The firm manages approximately $32.3 million across 282 accounts, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis within their investment approach, and employs third-party money managers for implementation.

Carson Cheek is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Wheelhouse Advisory Group, LLC in St. Louis, MO. He has worked in financial services since 2024, including roles at Acropolis Investment Management and Larson Financial Securities. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions outside the industry, including work at Fox Run Golf Course and Autospa Carwash. Wheelhouse Advisory Group provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance-product services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm uses internally developed investment models and fundamental analysis to create customized portfolios, often incorporating insurance contracts as part of retirement risk management.

Matthew Idoux is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2013 to 2024 and joined MDRN Capital in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent with MDRN Insurance, LLC. MDRN Capital provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term investment orientation, utilizing independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Anthony Striker is a financial advisor with Wheelhouse Advisory Group, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Duncan Financial Management, Edward Jones, and Scottrade Inc. He has been with Wheelhouse Advisory Group since 2021. Wheelhouse Advisory Group provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance-product services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses, including high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes internally developed investment models and fundamental analysis to create customized discretionary portfolios and often incorporates insurance contracts as part of its retirement risk-management strategy.

Lauren Ferraro is a financial advisor at Wheelhouse Advisory Group, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC for nine years and had shorter tenures at Clayton Financial Group, LLC and a brief period of unemployment. Wheelhouse Advisory Group provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance-product services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses, including high-net-worth clients. The firm uses internally developed investment models and fundamental analysis to create customized portfolios and offers written retirement planning materials as part of its wealth planning services.

Stacey Cheek is a financial advisor with Wheelhouse Advisory Group, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wheelhouse Advisory Group in 2021, she worked at Duncan Financial Management, Inc. and Paradigm Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner of a graphic design company with her spouse. Wheelhouse Advisory Group provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance-product services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses, including high-net-worth clients. The firm uses internally developed investment models and fundamental analysis to create customized portfolios and often incorporates insurance contracts as part of its retirement risk-management strategy.

Cameron Meehling is a financial advisor at Wheelhouse Advisory Group, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wheelhouse Advisory Group, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Wheelhouse Advisory Group provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance-product services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses, including high-net-worth clients. The firm uses internally developed investment models and fundamental analysis to create customized discretionary portfolios and often incorporates insurance contracts as part of its retirement risk-management strategy.

Andrew Briesacher is a financial advisor at Wheelhouse Advisory Group, LLC in St. Louis, MO, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, Duncan Financial Management, Inc., and Scottrade. Wheelhouse Advisory Group provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance-product services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm uses internally developed investment models and fundamental analysis to create customized, discretionary portfolios and commonly prepares written Retirement Navigator plans as part of its wealth planning services.