Joshua Miller is the sole advisor at Monarch Fiduciary, LLC, an independent SEC-registered investment adviser based in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 65 designation and has eight years of experience in information security, working at Jack Henry since 2018 and RiskIQ from 2016 to 2018. Monarch Fiduciary offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plan participants, utilizing a low-cost, evidence-based approach focused on long-term, diversified ETF and index fund portfolios enhanced by quantitative analysis and tax-efficiency considerations.

Anthony Castelluccio is a financial advisor with First Class Capital in Liberty, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. since 2012. Castelluccio also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. First Class Capital provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, family offices, and corporations. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based approach with diversification strategies and alternative option hedging, and offers elective performance-based fee arrangements with fee collection through custodians.

Andrew Surber is a financial advisor with Tax Favored Retirement in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Lawing Financial, Prime Capital Investment Advisors, and Private Client Services. Outside of advising, he is the managing member of Options Algos, LLC, an investment research business. Tax Favored Retirement serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes risk and volatility reduction through portfolios primarily composed of stocks and bonds, employing both fundamental and technical analysis within a small, owner-managed structure.

Douglas Garrett is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Tax Favored Retirement and has been involved with APS Ventures, LLC since 2019 as well as Garrett Enterprises, Inc. since 1983. Tax Favored Retirement serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on reducing risk and volatility while aiming to increase returns through portfolios primarily composed of stocks and bonds, employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Ryan Bargfrede is a financial advisor at The Jamison Edward Group with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked in multiple roles including at Thrivent Financial and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is an outside sales representative for Brown Industrial Parts Services. The Jamison Edward Group serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and educational programming. The firm focuses on non–high-net-worth clients, offering tailored investment advice and conducting public seminars and workshops.

James Werner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Snider Talbot Financial Planning LLC since 2014 and previously worked for the City of Parkville from 2011 to 2017. Snider Talbot Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment advice primarily to individuals and couples, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, groups, and small businesses. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with most managed accounts handled on a non-discretionary basis.

Theodore Perez III is a financial advisor at Tax Favored Retirement with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including APS Ventures, LLC and Harrison Capital Management. Perez is also the owner of TP3 Holdings Inc, a holding company. Tax Favored Retirement serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on reducing risk and volatility while aiming to increase returns through portfolios primarily composed of stocks and bonds, using both fundamental and technical analysis.

Tomas Jacobsen is a financial advisor with Snider Talbot Financial Planning LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has a long tenure with the Lawson R-XIV School District, where he has worked since 1997. Snider Talbot Financial Planning serves primarily individuals and couples, as well as groups and small businesses through tailored financial-education sessions. The firm offers fee-only financial planning and ongoing asset management with a focus on low-cost, no-load mutual funds and ETFs within a long-term buy-and-hold approach, requiring client approval before executing transactions.

Ashley Dickson is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She currently works at Next Bloom Wealth, where she has been since 2022, following prior roles at Copper Financial Network and CommunityAmerica Credit Union. Dickson holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Next Bloom Wealth serves individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients through investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive, asset-allocation strategy supplemented by tax preparation and estate planning support, using third-party models and managers tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Julia Newton is a financial advisor at The Jamison Edward Group with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, Market Advisory Group, and Dustin Keesler Insurance. The Jamison Edward Group serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and business entities, focusing primarily on non–high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and educational programs tailored to clients' objectives, with approximately $12.45 million in discretionary assets under management.

Lee Taylor is a financial advisor at The Jamison Edward Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at The Jamison Edward Group since 2019, following three years with St. Bernard Financial Services. In addition, he is the owner and insurance agent of Green Tree Heart, LLC d/b/a Integrated Financial Solutions of Kansas City. The Jamison Edward Group serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and business entities, primarily those who are not high-net-worth. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and educational programming tailored to clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

Next Bloom Wealth takes a team-based approach to financial planning and investment management. My partner, Ashley Dickson, and I have worked together for the past 8 years. The Next Bloom team offers two perspectives, with the objective of helping our clients reach their goals. We believe that two sets of ears are better than one. We take a goals-based approach during the accumulation phase and shift to cash flow planning as our clients transition into retirement. Our comprehensive planning services often include tax planning and analysis, estate planning, risk management/insurance, investment allocations, social security/Medicare planning, cash flow analysis, budgeting, education planning and debt management. We recognize that each client has different needs, and we tailor our planning priorities to efficiently address our clients planning objectives. Our services are best for those looking for a long-term relationship with a financial planner that can support you through each phase of life. We manage our client’s investments, meet regularly, and provide a collaborative living financial plan. Visit us at https://nextbloomwealth.com for more information.

Patrick Guilfoy is a financial advisor at Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AE Wealth Management, Advisors Excel, and Duncan Financial Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent offering life and health products. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and estates with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, using proprietary risk-based models and a focus on fixed-income analysis. The firm also provides educational workshops and tax preparation services, and several representatives, including Guilfoy, hold insurance licenses that complement their investment services.

Michael Blackmore is a financial advisor with DMK Advisor Group, Inc. in Kearney, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Stephen A. Kohn & Associates, Ltd. and Parkland Securities. He serves on the board of directors for the East Clay Rotary Club and is involved in managing an 80-acre farm. DMK Advisor Group is a team-based firm managing approximately $130.8 million across more than 500 client relationships, offering portfolio management and investment supervisory services primarily using mutual funds and ETFs. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management and operates as both a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser with a wrap-fee program structure.

Bradley Johannes is a financial advisor at Optima Capital LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Premier Network since 2015 in addition to his role at Optima Capital. Optima Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, model portfolios, and analytical methods such as modern portfolio theory and technical analysis, and utilizes AI tools for operational and client service functions.

Kolton Hurst is a financial advisor at Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Interbank and educational positions at Oklahoma State University and Navajo Public School. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-based investment programs, and sub-advisory arrangements. The firm uses proprietary risk-based models with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and offers additional services such as educational workshops and tax preparation.

David Evans is a financial advisor at Optima Capital LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Premier Financial Partners, Royal Alliance, and Premier Network, where he currently serves as a client executive and practice leader. Evans is also a board member and shareholder of HCF, Inc., where he provides strategic guidance. Optima Capital LLC offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, model portfolios, and analytical methods such as modern portfolio theory and technical analysis.

Karen Burris is a financial advisor at White Sand Wealth Management in Liberty, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at White Sand Wealth Management since 2019 and previously spent eight years with BOK Financial Securities and Bokf, Na. White Sand Wealth Management is a five-advisor firm managing approximately $172.4 million for about 188 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other businesses. The firm combines passive and active management using both fundamental and technical analysis to create personalized portfolios while providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and oversight of third-party managers.

Kayden Jackson is a financial advisor at Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Jackson worked in various roles at Walmart, Kawasaki Motors, and Amazon. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group manages individual and retirement accounts for a diverse client base, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers tailored portfolio management using a blend of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis, and provides services such as retirement plan rollover guidance, educational workshops, and optional in-house tax preparation.

Kelly Kariker is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at White Sand Wealth Management. Prior to joining White Sand Wealth Management in 2022, Kariker worked at BOK Financial Securities, Inc., Bokf, Na, and Commerce Bank, where she spent sixteen years. White Sand Wealth Management is a five-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $172.4 million for around 188 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other businesses, using a blend of passive and active management along with fundamental and technical analysis to develop individualized portfolios.