Genelle M. Brakefield, MBA, QKA, TGPC, QPFC is Vice President of Ekon Benefits, a St. Louis-based consulting, actuarial, and administration firm providing comprehensive, customized retirement plan services to corporate clients and union groups.  She is also the founder and President of Ekon Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor.  In addition to serving clients as a plan consultant, Genelle oversees the internal operations of Ekon Benefits and Ekon Advisors.  She received her BSBA and her MBA from the University of Tulsa.