Amy White is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Steffes Financial, Ltd. before founding Prairie Ridge Asset Management, LLC in 2017. Amy operates as the sole advisor at Prairie Ridge, based in Overland Park, KS. Prairie Ridge Asset Management serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach focused on global diversification and fundamental analysis, and is notable for its pension consulting and retirement-plan advisory offerings.

Michael Hazell is a financial advisor at Penn Wealth Management in Lenexa, KS, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has led Penn Wealth Management since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Penn Wealth Publishing, producing investment-related articles for a subscribing audience. Penn Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, and small businesses with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation, core/satellite investment approach and manages approximately $15 million across various account types.

Melinda Bell is a financial advisor at Retirement Roots Wealth Management LLC in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms including Gradient Advisors LLC and AE Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to advising, she owns and operates American Senior Benefits dba Retirement Roots LLC, where she provides insurance products and services. Retirement Roots Wealth Management LLC is a solo, state-registered advisory firm that offers comprehensive financial planning and consulting to individual clients. The firm refers clients to third-party money managers, notably Gradient Investments, and monitors their performance and suitability over time rather than managing portfolios directly.

David Walsh is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Dynamic Wealth LLC since 2024. Prior to this, he spent two years with Creative Planning and nine years with Sunrise Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Walsh operates Walsh Law LLC, a legal practice focused on business and estate planning services. Dynamic Wealth LLC is an independent, single-advisor firm managing approximately $23 million for a select group of high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, donor-advised funds, and closely held businesses. The firm employs a long-term, goal-based investment approach using customized discretionary portfolios and maintains a formal affiliation with Walsh Law LLC to provide integrated estate, tax, and business legal services.

James Hargrave is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Pillar Financial Planning. His prior roles include positions at LearnLux, My Financial Coach, Northwestern Mutual, Learnvest, and The Vanguard Group. In addition to his advisory work, he provides financial coaching focused on employee financial wellness through LearnLux. Pillar Financial Planning is a fee-only, state-registered investment adviser that offers investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and small businesses, specializing in young physicians and business owners. The firm employs a long-term, passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and provides both discretionary portfolio management and flexible planning options.

Dustin Irish is a financial advisor at Irish Capital LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Friends of Infant Toddler Services, a nonprofit organization, and works as a stagehand for the Kansas City Chiefs. Irish Capital LLC provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs portfolios focused on ETFs and low-cost mutual funds, applying fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach with tactical adjustments as needed.

Jonathan Fink is a financial advisor with Satya Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He is also the author and president of Polo Grounds Publishing LLC, a book publishing business unrelated to his advisory work. Satya Investment Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management and customized Investment Policy Statements. The firm employs a global macro investment strategy using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes.

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John Sykora is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the principal advisor at Monarch Wealth Management, LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is the majority owner of Roar Investments, LLC, an executive suites office leasing business. Monarch Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on fundamental, valuation-driven analysis with a contrarian approach. The firm offers comprehensive and modular plans covering retirement, tax, estate, insurance, education, and employee benefits, managing approximately $50 million in discretionary assets.

Mark Januszewski is a financial advisor at Tax Advantage Advisors, Inc. in Overland Park, KS, with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at M. S. Howells and Securities Service Network, Inc. in addition to his long tenure at Tax Advantage Advisors. Januszewski is also a licensed life and health insurance agent. Tax Advantage Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, businesses, and trusts by providing fee-for-service financial planning and asset management, including management of brokerage accounts and variable annuity and life sub-accounts. The firm uses model-based portfolios with a focus on diversification and low-expense share classes, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis and reviewing them quarterly.

Stephen Brimacombe is a financial advisor at State Line Wealth Management with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and IHT Wealth Management. Brimacombe is also the managing member of State Line Capital LLC, a commodity pool operator. State Line Wealth Management is a state-registered advisory firm managing approximately $35 million for about 38 clients, including individuals and pension plan sponsors. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and qualified retirement plan consulting.

Owen Stratton is the sole advisor at Overland Park Wealth Management LLC in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has led his independent firm since 2014. Stratton serves as a trustee for the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, where he participates in investment policy decisions and oversight. Overland Park Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and ongoing portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and cyclical analysis, managing approximately $95.6 million across about 104 clients.

Brendon Jenks is a financial advisor with Stewardship Wealth Management in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 65 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stewardship Wealth Management since 2014 and also operates Epiphany Financial Coaching, LLC. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent. Stewardship Wealth Management is an independent, single-advisor firm serving semi-affluent and affluent individuals, couples, trusts, and charitable entities. The firm uses an evidence-based, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach with strategic asset allocation and broad diversification, primarily employing no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and offers ongoing investor coaching and financial planning.

Matthew Zolton is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Enclave Planning LLC, a firm he joined in 2025 after working at Creative Planning, Inc. and Charles Schwab. Enclave Planning LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses with wealth management and financial planning services. The firm combines modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis, using both passive and active investment vehicles, and incorporates ESG and alternative investments when appropriate.

Matthew Maciel is the principal advisor at Maciel Wealth Management in Overland Park, KS, with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Life Insurance Company and operated Matt Maciel Financial before founding his current firm. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a wrestling official with KSHSAA and is a board member of the Johnson County Museum. Maciel Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily employs a passive investment strategy using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, and it offers additional services including tax preparation and employee-benefit plan consulting.

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.

Bryon Brooks is a financial advisor at Adaptive Advisory, LLC in Olathe, KS, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Adaptive Advisory since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Brooks works as an operations consultant for small businesses, providing guidance on operational risks and challenges. Adaptive Advisory is an independent, single-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term trading approach using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, managing assets primarily in equities, fixed income, ETFs, and real estate funds.

Stephen Hoover is a financial advisor with Wealth Partners Corporation in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Partners Corporation since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he also serves as a sales agent for various insurance companies through a separate entity, WPC Financial Services, Inc. Wealth Partners Corporation provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement-plan sponsors, primarily implementing investment programs by selecting and referring clients to third-party money managers. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement and estate planning, business succession consulting, and insurance and annuity product placement, with a notable focus on non-discretionary asset management and access to a wrap-fee sub-advisory program.

Zachary Emslie is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at BlueVine Advice in Kansas City, MO. He previously worked at Sterneck Capital Management, LLC, and Capital-E-Advisors, LLC before founding BlueVine Advisors, LLC in 2020. BlueVine Advice is an independent investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm combines passive, index-based allocations with active investment techniques within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework and offers unique employee benefit plan consulting alongside integrated tax preparation services.

Lisa Clements is a financial advisor at Clear Springs Wealth with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Before founding Clear Springs Wealth, she worked at Facebook and pursued entrepreneurial ventures under the name With Lisa. Clear Springs Wealth is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individual clients across the emerging affluent to high-net-worth spectrum. The firm offers discretionary investment management and ongoing financial planning, using a primarily passive, asset-allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.