Kevin Makalous is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Shawnee, KS, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including 18 years with Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife formed an LLC to own the building that will house his Edward Jones branch office. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and offers discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Shaun Flanigan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Todd Haynes is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Leawood, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the nominating committee for Foundations for Our Future, participates in a scholarship committee for the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, and acts as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Celebration Cove Condo Owner's Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Luke Scott is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Renaissance Financial since 2010 as well as prior positions with Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services. Scott also serves as an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Brett Jergens is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Overland Park, KS, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and having seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Tortoise Capital Advisors and operates several financial services businesses, serving as Chief Investment Officer for Prosperity Advisors LLC and Prosperity Network of Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Timothy Hacker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. It offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Thomas Saunders Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he worked for a combined 18 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Pierre Badertscher is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and First Heartland Capital Inc. Badertscher is a co-owner of SECURITY FINANCIAL Inc., an S-corp involved in the sale and distribution of insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options and third-party solutions.

Cecil Samson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rudman International for 15 years and has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Cecil also serves as COO of a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes and is involved in sales of non-investment home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm uses model-delivery strategies overseen by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established third-party providers.

Paul Debey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Debey serves on the Board of Directors for Morningside College. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, offers a range of advisory programs serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients with portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Darren Gray is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nine years. Gray also operates Freedom Peak Financial, where he creates and manages investment and model portfolios. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisors. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to offer integrated brokerage, financial planning, and managed account services.

Corey Means is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gladstone, MO, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a business-related expense company as president of Corey S Means LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, utilizing a centralized service team and drawing on investment research and algorithmic analysis.

Dakota Luke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Parkville, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience with the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Select Quote and Walmart, and served with Maryville Public Safety. He also offers notary services in his community without charge. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Alessandra Graber is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Michelle Reek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Shamrock Trading Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

John Daley is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience in the financial industry including prior roles at HomeVestors of America and Keller Williams Southland Partners LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Thomas Wilson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lee's Summit, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson writes and publishes action adventure novels as a hobby. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Austin Buck is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021, with prior roles at Jesse Snow and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates LifeGoals Strategies Group, a DBA affiliated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Briley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee to develop tailored financial strategies.

Franklin Santos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arnold, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FBL Financial Group, Charles Schwab, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Bank of America. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic recommendation processes.