Brian LaValle is Co-founder and Wealth Management Advisor and the leading visionary at APEX Wealth Advisors through which he provides his clients world-class wealth management and asset protection strategies. Brian co-founded APEX with the vision of delivering financial expertise for multi-generations. Brian is renowned for his ability to simplify complex financial concepts, making it easy for his clients to understand the possibilities of their financial future.

Over two decades of experience in asset & portfolio management across multiple market cycles helps to set Brian apart from other financial experts. He uses this knowledge to drive investment recommendations and the strategic financial planning process, giving his clients the confidence needed to pursue their financial goals. His background in engineering allows him to think outside the box when tailoring portfolios to each client's unique needs. Brian is passionate about creating a vision with his clients, understanding their values, and helping them define their goals to achieve financial success.

Brian grew up in a rural Missouri town, where he learned the value of hard work, discipline, and loyalty within his small community. Brian attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering and then earned a Master of Business Administration with a Financial Emphasis at Saint Louis University. His desire to connect with people personally while exercising his leadership abilities and business acumen led him to Northwestern Mutual in 2003.

Brian holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 26, 63, 66 registrations and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Chartered Life Underwriter^®.

After serving 4 years of active duty in the United States Army, Matt attended the University of St. Louis and completed his degree at Webster University. Having grown up in St. Louis, Matt has an appreciation of many of the wonderful things it has to offer. Matt spent 10 years of his early career helping multiple venues in the city of St. Louis successfully launch. It was in 2012 that Matt was introduced to and began a career with Northwestern Mutual.

Over the last 10 years in wealth management, Matt has taken great pleasure in connecting with clients and helping them to financial solutions that fit their needs. Matt’s unwavering desire to work with clients to help them pursue their financial goals led to the co-founding of APEX Wealth Management and growing it to the comprehensive firm it is today.

Matt is a RICP^®. He holds his Series 7, 6, 66, 24 & 63 registrations.

​Matt and his wife, Lorrie, live in Webster Groves with their sons, Miles and Liam. Matt enjoys staying fit, playing drums and refining his master grilling skills. Matt considers himself a plant enthusiast with a special interest in cacti and succulents.

Christian earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Business Management and a minor in Finance from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001. He also earned his Executive Masters in Business Administration from Washington Universities OLIN School of Business in 2010. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and fiduciary, and has obtained the following designations: Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, as well as Retirement Income Certified Professional.

Christian graduated with honors from Washington University and joined the Betta Gamma Sigma Honors Club. Christian spent 9 years in the health care industry with Abbott Laboratories where he was named the Presidents Club award winner in 2006 and was a recipient of the Presidents Award in 2008. Christian joined Northwestern Mutual in 2011 and has since ran a balanced practice utilizing insurance and investment solutions as appropriate to meet every client’s unique goals. He currently serves as a mentor and Field Director for many of the younger advisors in the office. Christian enjoys this career because it allows him the ability to help clients make complex financial decisions seem simple and seamless.

Christian and his wife Erin have four children, Averyana, Chase, Estella, and Jacob. Christian also serves as the Board President of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s local Mid-America Chapter and is an active member of St. Louis Family Church. They enjoy spending time with their kids and extended family, and giving back to the community is very important .