Joe is a trusted and licensed Investment Advisor Representative in the St. Louis area.

As one of three managing partners with Gateway Capital Advisors, Joe focuses his practice on investment consultation, working one-on-one with clients to take a comprehensive approach to retirement income planning. He has served numerous clients throughout his career, using his experience to ensure his customers' financial decisions are in line with their future goals.

Joe strives to build successful long term financial relationships. He is licensed with FINRA series 6,7,63 and 65 securities license. Joe is well-versed in advanced strategies to help preserve, save and grow his clients' finances. Degree from Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State).

He resides in Dardenne Prairie with his wife Becke, and children, Carleigh and Maxwell.

Shaun is a licensed  Investment Advisor Representative for Woodbury Financial Services. 

As a Managing Partner of Gateway Capital Advisors, he focuses on taking a consultative and comprehensive approach to wealth management and retirement income planning for individuals, families, and business owners. This approach allows him to match the client's interest, values, and beliefs with the most appropriate financial instruments available in the marketplace.  His objective is to position the client for effective management of risk, performance, and expectations of their assets. 

Shaun has a bachelor’s degree in finance and is licensed in multiple states with his FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses. He also holds licenses for Life, Health and Long Term Care Insurance. 

Shaun resides in St. Charles. He is married to his wife Alicia and has two daughters, Vivianne and Lexi and a son, Lee.

Brad Pistole, is the CEO of Trinity Insurance & Financial Services in Ozark, MO. He graduated with a BS in Education from Arkansas Tech in 1993. He holds his Life and Health licenses in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. He is a member of the National Ethics Association and the Ozark Chamber of Commerce. Brad is a Certified Financial Fiduciary® and a Certified Annuity Specialist®. He has been recognized with Ed Slott and Company as a Master Elite IRA Advisor since 2010. He has also been a member of the MDRT – Million Dollar Round Table “The Premier Association of Financial Professionals” from 2011-present. He was awarded “Top of the Table” honors in 2015-2020 and was recognized as a “Lifetime Qualifier” in 2020. Brad was named the 2018 Safe Money Radio Advisor of the Year. He is the Author of the #1 Best Selling book, SAFE MONEY MATTERS, and he hosts Safe Money Radio each week on several stations in Missouri and Arkansas. You can reach Brad by phone at 417-581-9222 or by email at guaranteedsafemoney@gmail.com. You can learn more about Brad at www.guaranteedsafemoney.com

J. Brenton Dearing, is the Founder & President of Wealth Ambassadors, LLC an Investment Advisory Firm, headquartered in St. Louis, MO with clients around the country.  Brenton is a Certified Financial Planner Professional & a Certified Fund Specialist who has been in the Financial Services industry since 1993.  He has been a business owner for over 30 years.  Brenton received Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting & Management from Evangel University in Springfield, MO.

Within the community, Brenton is active in coordinating training for financial classes, as well as speaking to various organizations on the principles of financial planning.  He has led classes for Ron Blue, Crown Financial Ministries, Good Sense Ministries, Dave Ramsey & Family Foundations Int’l.  He is the past Director of ‘Your Money Counts at Grace Church – St. Louis, a past trainer for Larry Burkett’s Christian Financial Concepts/Crown Financial and is a trained Kingdom Advisor.  He received a PhD in Leadership & Personal Development from Klemmer & Associates.  Brenton is a Certified Professional Leadership Coach, Certified Professional Life Coach & a Competent Toastmaster (CTM).  He is currently a board member for Worldwide Inventory Network, an Assistant Scout Master at St. Charles River Church – Troop 957, active on the Greater St. Louis Area Council (BSA) – Alumni Relations & Planned Giving Committees & an Eagle Scout as well.

For the first 17 years of Brenton’s life, his father was a non-denominational pastor until he became disabled with Mitonic Muscular Dystrophy & lost the church he was pastoring.  Seven years later, Brenton’s dad passed away at the age of 52 & left his mom with no income, no assets & no insurance.  Brenton started in the financial business a year later with the desire to not let this happen to clients.  Brenton is grateful for the profession of helping clients achieve their dreams for the past 27 years.  Brenton and his wife, Cassendra live in the St. Charles County area with their teenage son.

Because Zeke Bucci-Torres is passionate about people, he has made his career one of service.  He began by serving in the United States Air Force and then chose a career in the insurance industry in order to assist others navigate the overwhelmingly confusing yet incredibly beneficial world of insurance.   He is adept at listening and ascertaining needs in order to match his clients to the best insurance products for their goals which can range from providing lifetime income for their retirement to leaving a legacy for their loved ones.  Earning many awards, he has been a recognized leader in the industry for over 17 years in Albuquerque, NM where he joyfully resides with his four amazing children and his beautiful wife of 25 years.  Zeke is committed to his family and his values and continues to pursue goals outside of business, including his 2nd degree black belt in Karate.

Luke Bland is a fee-based holistic financial planner offering 15+ years of industry experience. Before joining The Chamberlin Group, Luke worked for Fortune 500 companies including MetLife and Wells Fargo where he held a role as a Securities Trader.

Luke is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, Lumpkin School of Business and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. As an entrepreneur, Luke decided to leave the corporate world to start his financial firm where he specialized as an advisory for Veterans.

Taking a holistic approach, he helps educate his clients about navigating their assets during retirement and planning for the unexpected.

When Luke is not planning and working with clients, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Mary, and two amazing children.

During his free time, Luke spends time on the golf course and outdoors. He is also an avid photographer and videographer, a new passion he recently acquired.

Ben Kunes | Retirement & Income Planning Advisor

As host of the Retirement & Income Radio Show and President of Safe Money Retirement Group LLC, Ben enjoys assisting his clients of all walks of life, with securing their financial future as they prepare for, and enter retirement. 

Calling on his over 32 years as a licensed professional, Ben specializes in strategies that assist his clients in achieving safety, security, growth without stock market risk and lifetime income.

Ben and his wife of 27 years, Fanny, reside in St. Louis, Missouri.  Ben and Fanny are blessed with four children, eight beautiful grandchildren, and two dogs.  In their free time they enjoy St. Louis Cardinals baseball, St. Louis Blues hockey, and vacationing in Florida.

Ben looks forward to meeting with you to share ideas about protecting your retirement money and securing a guaranteed retirement income. 

Zachary is a Senior Wealth Manager at Corbett Road and has many years of experience in the financial services industry. He prefers to take a comprehensive financial planning approach when working with clients and places an emphasis on examining a client’s investments, taxes, risk management, goal setting, and estate planning. Prior to coming to Corbett Road, Zachary was the Director of Financial Planning at a wealth management firm in the St. Louis area and worked with individuals, families, and business owners. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ and holds a FINRA Series 66 license. Zachary graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Zach enjoys donating time to St. Louis Children’s Hospital and is a member of their Ambassador Committee.

Derrick is a native of Kansas City, KS, where most of his family still resides. He attended Highland Community College on a football scholarship before receiving another scholarship to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

During his college years, Derrick played Defensive End and Outside Linebacker. He has also served as a team captain on multiple football teams in the past and was a member of the Players Association in college. After returning to Kansas City, he became a member of the advisory board for Black Excellence of Kansas City, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting, developing, and retaining talent in the city. He was also part of a select group called the Loop of KC, which aimed to connect unique minds that are professionally driven and build genuine friendships to positively impact Kansas City. Derrick's passion for helping people has led him to Greater St. Louis, where he hopes to make a significant impact on the community's lives.

Derrick's finance and sports backgrounds provide him with a unique perspective and skill set in the financial industry. He stated, "I genuinely believe that my purpose is to assist others in understanding how to utilize their money to empower their goals." In his spare time, he enjoys reading, sports, and spending time with his family, especially his daughter, Londyn.

Jared Van Slyke is a St. Louisan who attended John Burroughs School before heading to the University of Michigan to play football. He then launched his career in the financial services industry. He previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC as a Registered Representative who specialized in providing more personalized and practical financial advice. For more than five years, Jared has cultivated his niche as an educator, first and foremost with a big-picture approach and believes in building customized, comprehensive retirement plans unique to each client. 

Jared enjoys his role as St. Louis Chapter Ambassador for the Football Alumni of Michigan, of which he is a proud member, as well as volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Association. Jared serves the local community as a sports coach and youth mentor for several churches and Wentzville Parks and Rec.