Samuel Richard Mellinger

Scott Sturgeon is the Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at Oread Wealth Partners. An industry veteran having held a variety of roles in the wealth management and financial planning space, Scott helps clients align their finances with what’s most important in their lives. Whether it be tax planning, identifying & reducing risks to your wealth, cash flow planning, estate planning or investing, Scott provides value to clients encompassing a variety of financial planning areas. Oread Wealth Partners is a fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm serving physicians and business owners nationwide, helping them navigate financial decisions & prepare for the retirement they want.

Nicholas Romey is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with ETF Portfolio Partners, Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, he spent three years at the University of Kansas. ETF Portfolio Partners provides discretionary portfolio management primarily using globally diversified, balanced ETF portfolios tailored to individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and regularly monitors and rebalances model portfolios.

Chris Knowles is a Wealth Advisor at RPR Financial with a Series 65 license and industry experience going back to 2008. He has worked at RPR since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Chris has served as a Director for the Santa Fe Trail Blazers, a 501c(3) organization devoted to youth sports. RPR Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm employs a value-oriented, actively managed investment approach.

Jordan Herwig is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at V Wealth Management LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and the University of Kansas. Outside of advisory services, he is involved as an associate in tax preparation and accounting and participates in acting for video and photography advertisements. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis to tailor strategies and manages portfolios through active and passive investments, model portfolios, and advisor-enhanced algorithmic services.

Andrew Hadel is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and has operated Hadel Financial, providing life insurance and business continuation strategies since 2009. OSAIC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by advanced portfolio management tools and access to multiple custodial platforms.

I founded my firm to help families and business owners make confident financial decisions, without the confusion, pressure, or one-size-fits-all advice that too often dominates this industry. Before entering wealth management over a decade ago, I founded and operated a successful software company in Overland Park. Running a business taught me how systems really work: cash flow, risk, tradeoffs, and the consequences of decisions made today that don’t show up until years later. That perspective still shapes how I approach financial planning: structured, consultative, and focused on solving real problems for my clients. We work with clients on comprehensive wealth management, retirement planning, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) and other qualified plans for small and mid-sized businesses. Early in my career I recognized the importance of constant improvement and learning. I hold the ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant®), CRPC® (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®) and CRPS® (Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist®) designations through the College for Financial Planning. More importantly, I believe good advice starts with listening. Every client’s situation is different, and effective planning requires understanding your goals, values, and preferences, not just numbers on a page. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, supporting my kids’ activities, traveling, enjoying winter sports, or continuing to deepen my knowledge of finance, technology, and business. I consider it a privilege to do this work. My goal as a founder and advisor is simple: build long-term relationships and provide clear, thoughtful guidance that helps clients move forward with confidence.