Brian I. Pultman, CFP®

Founder and CEO

As the founder of Correct Capital Wealth Management, Brian has had the honor and privilege of being a trusted advisor to families, institutions, and corporations for over 30 years. Brian not only brings decades of experience and knowledge in wealth management but provides access to his vast network of relationships and resources to connect and help individuals succeed.

“I never take for granted the trust and friendship our valued clients extend to us - it’s a privilege.”

Starting in 1993, Brian worked at A.G. Edwards, which later became Wells Fargo Advisors. He is a six-time National “Top 1200 Advisor” as ranked by Barron’s Magazine, and is consistently ranked as a Small Business Monthly “Best Wealth Managers in St. Louis,” and a FIVE STAR Wealth Manager. When working with clients, Brian strives to serve as his clients’ advocate by focusing on their individual goals and objectives and making recommendations accordingly.

Outside of Correct Capital, Brian is called upon for leadership and is passionate about giving back in the St. Louis community. He is an Executive Board member of the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer and Executive Board Member of the Jewish Community Center. He is consistently recognized as a supporter of Pedal the Cause, Multiple Sclerosis Society, and is a member of the Eagle Scout Association.

Around St. Louis, you might find Brian running or biking in Forest Park, or taking morning swims at the J. He enjoys competing in triathlons and traveling – his favorite memory is climbing Machu Picchu with his family in Peru.

Brian is a lifetime resident of St. Louis and lives with his wife of 27 years, Mindy, in Clayton. Their daughter Sydney is a graduate of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and their son Sam attends the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in Bloomington.

Brian earned his B.S. in Business Administration from University of Missouri-Columbia. As an extension of his desire to serve clients, Brian has a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. To earn the CFP® designation, Brian had to complete an approved educational program, pass a rigorous examination and meet stringent experience requirements. Brian also adheres to a professional Code of Ethics and he fulfills annual continuing education requirements to remain aware of current planning strategies and financial trends.

John V. Biedenstein, AIF®, CPA

Financial Advisor & Retirement Plan Specialist | Schedule an Appointment

John Biedenstein has more than 30 years of retirement plan industry experience, dedicating his career to help businesses, families, and individuals plan for their retirement and investment goals. At Correct Capital, John works with institutions to meet the many challenges of creating and operating a successful retirement plan.

As an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), John has a fundamental understanding of the principles of fiduciary duty, the standards of conduct for acting as a fiduciary, and a process for carrying out fiduciary responsibility.

A life-long St. Louisan, John earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Saint Louis University’s Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, is a CPA and Eagle Scout. John’s parents operated a third-generation family horticultural business where their five sons and many friends worked. John has an identical twin brother, Tom, who just like John’s favorite team mascot, the Billiken, is a mythical good-luck figure who represents "things as they ought to be.” Just ask Tom.

John is an active contributor to many faith-based and civic organizations including Caritas Connections which collects donated items and distributes them, at no cost, to worthy organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The donations are used to clothe, feed and assist the needy in our community.

John enjoys golfing with friends and clients, cooking, and is an enthusiastic Saint Louis University Billiken basketball fan following the team through good and not-so-good seasons. John is the proud father of two daughters, Kristine and Caroline. His daughters inherited his passionate love of music, especially The Beatles.

Colin Day, CFP®, EA, MBA

Financial Advisor | Schedule an Appointment

Colin Day is a Financial Advisor that brings over a decade of experience in financial services to Correct Capital. To him, financial planning is more than just making sure you can retire one day: it’s the process of identifying your goals – both short-term and long-term – and taking advantage of every opportunity to meet them.

Colin works with individuals, families, as well as participants in our 401(k) plans to build holistic financial plans. For our 401(k) plan sponsors, Colin builds and adapts workplace retirement plans to meet the company’s objectives – whether it’s increasing participation, savings rates, or general financial literacy.

Colin is passionate about learning: he enjoys reading, how-to videos, and studying German. Early in the morning, you might find Colin running the sidewalks of Central County. When he gets a night off from Ryan (7) and Leyna (3), Colin enjoys going to local restaurants and breweries – indeed, Colin’s first job after relocating to St. Louis in 2011 was at a small brewery. Otherwise, Colin will be on his couch cheering on Ohio State and Cleveland sports teams.

Colin uses experience to develop income plans for soon-to-be retirees and those that are already in retirement. Colin received his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and his MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Cherry Ohms, MBA

Associate Advisor | Schedule an Appointment

Cherry Ohms joins Correct Capital Wealth Management as an Associate Advisor with over a decade of experience in corporate financial planning and analysis. Previously a Portfolio Analyst at a $6 billion Registered Investment Advisory firm, Cherry has extensive knowledge in portfolio management, trading, and investment strategies. She has a passion to serve clients in all stages of life and with all aspects of financial planning and wealth management. With her unique background and entrepreneurial spirit, Cherry devotes herself to empowering women, ethnic communities, and small business owners for sound stewardship to enjoy peace of mind through our impeccable financial advisory services. Cherry’s analytical mind, nature of critical thinking, and problem-solving skills make her a strong advocate for the financial well-being of our clients.

Cherry received her bachelor’s degree from the University of International Relations in Beijing, China, and her MBA in Finance from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is currently studying for the CFP® exam to earn the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.

Outside of work, Cherry volunteers in her local community and church. As a lifelong music lover, Cherry enjoys going to concerts with her husband Collin at Powell Symphony Hall, where their youngest daughter played clarinet in the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Ryan Potts

Portfolio Manager & Financial Advisor

Currently, at Correct Capital Wealth Management, Ryan plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's investment philosophy. As Portfolio Manager, Ryan has developed a framework guiding critical investment management aspects, including asset allocation, manager selection security analysis, and rebalancing procedures. Ryan ensures the firm's investment approach aligns with current market conditions and client objectives.

Ryan also plays a significant role as Portfolio Manager of the Core Equity, Equity Income, and Asset Allocation models, demonstrating a deep understanding of various asset classes and the ability to craft cohesive investment strategies across different risk profiles. By overseeing these core models, he plays a critical role in driving the firm's overall investment performance and ensuring alignment with client risk tolerances and long-term goals.

Before this role, Ryan honed his skills in leading client relationships, managing model portfolios, conducting due diligence, and developing investment strategies – for various firms. This experience allows him to bring a comprehensive perspective to Correct Capital Wealth Management.

When Ryan isn’t busy caring for his clients or studying the markets, you can find him at the golf course, hunting across the Midwest, or at any Missouri sporting event. Ryan emphasizes making new memories and prefers doing so with his friends and family whenever possible.

John Zata, MBA

Associate Advisor

John Zata is an Associate Advisor at Correct Capital with over 15 years working in the financial services industry. John’s passion with his work has always been to use his knowledge and experience to help individuals and families understand their current financial situation and optimally match it to strategies that meet their needs, wants, and concerns now and well into the future.

Whether it’s understanding the nature of retirement or education accounts, the subtle nuance between financial products, or providing clarity around rules or programs that need demystifying, John takes a continuous learning approach to increase client financial literacy and enable client confidence when making impactful financial decisions.

John grew up in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area having hopped back and forth across the Mississippi River for a good portion of his life. He spent his childhood growing up in the small town of Hardin, IL and made his first leap to Missouri as a resident student at Chaminade College Preparatory High School. John then attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to gain his Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Economics. After graduating, he moved back to St. Louis for work and eventually got his MBA from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.

John has been married to his wife, Brittany, since 2016 and they have two daughters Alaina (4) and Isla (1). When John isn’t gently nudging his family to try new places to eat, he likes to spend most of his personal leisure time learning about the world through the lens of an economics podcast or trying to find the next song or film to capture his repeated interest.