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St. Louis Office Information

7707 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105

Phone: (314) 725-9055

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Anthony Smith II, J.D.

Vice President & Relationship Manager

Direct Phone

314-219-0429

Email Address

tony.smith@centraltrust.net

With more than 15 years of legal experience, Anthony focuses on estate planning and administration, real estate matters, and business law. His work has included advising high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning strategies, tax mitigation, and charitable giving, as well as assisting business owners with succession planning and the use of entities for estate planning and asset protection.

Prior to joining Central Trust in 2025, Anthony practiced law with several firms in the St. Louis area, where he worked closely with individuals, families, and business owners on a variety of planning and legal matters.

Education and Certifications

  • Juris Doctor, Saint Louis University School of Law
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Truman State University

Interests and Activities

Anthony is actively involved in his sons’ Cub Scout pack and Boy Scout troop and is a member of the choir at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. He is also a proud U.S. Navy veteran, having served on active duty from 2001 to 2004 and commissioned as an officer as part of Honor Class 23-03.

Our St. Louis Team

Anthony Smith II, J.D.

Vice President & Relationship Manager
Carole Warnhoff

Carole Warnhoff, CTFA

Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager
Vice President & Wealth Management Advisor, Christian Argyros.

Christian Argyros, AWMA®

Vice President & Wealth Management Advisor
Dan Gunn

Daniel Gunn, J.D., MBA

Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager
Dawn Federhofer

Dawn Federhofer, CTFA

Senior Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager
John Stieven

John Stieven, Sr., CFA, CFP®

Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager
Larry-Valencia

Larry L. Valencia, CFA

Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager

Luke Stritzel, CFP®

Assistant Vice President & Associate Financial Planner
Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager, Mary Korner.

Mary Korner, J.D.

Vice President, Senior Fiduciary Officer & Senior Relationship Manager

Matthew Scheidker, J.D.

Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager
Vice President & St. Louis Market Executive, Meredith LaRock.

Meredith Young, CFP®, CEPA®, CTFA

Senior Vice President & St. Louis Market Executive

Michael Kelch, CFA

Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager
Nancy O'Neal

Nancy O’Neal, CFP®, CFIRS™

Executive Vice President & Compliance Advisor

Nicole Birkett-Brunkhorst, MA, CFP®, CDFA®, RSSA®, CEPA®

Senior Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager
Vice President & Compliance Officer, Robin Holzschuh.

Robin Holzschuh, CTFA, TEP, AEP®, ATFA, CFIRS®

Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer
Ryan-Zeman

Ryan Zeman, MBA, CTFA

Vice President & Relationship Manager
Sean-Stout

Sean Stout, MBA, CFA, CFP®

Senior Vice President & Regional Chief Investment Officer
Stacey Beatty

Stacey Beatty

Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager