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Mark Ferguson is the sole advisor at Tradewinds Investment Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Eudora, KS. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to focusing on investment advising, he worked for 16 years in the St. Michael - Albertville Public School District and continues to serve as a substitute teacher in a local public school district. Tradewinds Investment Advisors provides separate-account investment management to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients such as pension plans and foundations. The firm’s investment approach centers on asset allocation and diversification tailored to client needs, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios that include equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Ryan Kilkenny is a financial advisor at Atomic Planning LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2021. Kilkenny served nine years in the United States Marine Corps before entering the financial services industry. Atomic Planning LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages portfolios tailored to client objectives using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers planning services at no additional cost for asset management clients.

David Mattern is a financial advisor with Mattern Wealth Management LLC in Lawrence, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a farm business. Mattern Wealth Management LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary investment and wealth management, financial planning, and consulting, employing tailored asset allocation strategies with an emphasis on tax efficiency and cost-effective implementation.

Kyle Cross is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mattern Wealth Management LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of a real estate holding company based in Highland, KS. Mattern Wealth Management LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning, focusing on tailored asset allocations and tax-efficient portfolio implementation using a range of securities and third-party managers.

Marcus Mattern is a financial advisor with Mattern Wealth Management LLC in Lawrence, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services prior to joining Mattern Wealth Management in 2019. Mattern Wealth Management LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting, with an investment approach that incorporates written policy statements, tailored asset allocations, and a focus on tax-efficient, cost-effective portfolio implementation using a range of securities and third-party managers.

Michele Hammann is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Merit, she worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners, Avantax Investment Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Hammann serves as a board member of Commerce Bank, NA, and holds several trustee and advisory roles related to nonprofit and university organizations. Merit Financial Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, supported by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.