Matthew Brooks is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 credential and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Axa - Equitable, as well as service in the U.S. Army Reserve from 2007 to 2018. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning approach and manages a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Jack Berhorst is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. in Kansas City, MO, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at American Century Investment Services and Waddell & Reed. Berhorst also holds an insurance agent license and sells fixed life, health insurance, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs a mix of discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios grounded in asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, with some programs incorporating market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Adam Bramley is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Bank, Principal Trust Company, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance since 2022, with prior roles at Citizen's Bank and Trust and Icma Rc. Outside of advising, Bramley is co-owner of a mobile repair business and serves on the pastoral council and as projects director for St. Charles Borromeo Church and School. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Cale Fields is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with one year of industry experience. He has worked with Money Concepts Advisory Services and Financial Strategies at Mutual Savings since 2024. Outside of advisory roles, he has held positions including sales assistant within Mutual Savings Association and its subsidiary, Financial Strategies, supporting client engagement and organizational collaboration. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation approaches, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio programs supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.

Robert Morrissey Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities Inc. since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent focusing on fixed annuities, long-term care, and life insurance. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm operates a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Joel Engle is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021, and has also worked at Ameritas Investment Corp since 2004. Outside of his financial advisory work, Engle serves as a US Army Career Counselor with the US Army Reserve, a role he has held since 2015. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and variable universal life subaccounts, supported by a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a comprehensive platform of custodial and third-party resources.

Renea Simpson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Empower Financial Services, AGIA, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Based in Kansas City, MO, she has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2024. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm employs an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering long-term oriented financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Landon Warmund is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Powercat Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Certified Student Loan Professional providing consulting services to school districts and their employees on student loan matters. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a network of approximately 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of traditional and active investment strategies.

Kevin Wiley is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Leavenworth, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. He served 28 years in the U.S. Army before joining First Command and is also the owner of KDA Farm and Outdoor, a small family farm business selling farm fresh eggs, honey, and vegetables. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a long-standing focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs that utilize model portfolios and selected third-party managers through a centralized Investment Management Team.

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.

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.

Kaeleb Smead is an advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and experience spanning roles at State Street Corporation, PNC Bank, and currently Edelman Financial Engines since 2024. He is based in Kansas City, MO. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Samuel Wheeler is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at American Century Investment Services and Senior Plus Advisors prior to joining Baird. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality industry at Willies Sports Bar. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a blend of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Thomas Prichard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Liberty, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several farms in Central Missouri through Prichard's LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Patrick Stobaugh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AGIA and VALIC Financial Advisors. He serves as Treasurer for his daughter's PTA, managing budget reports and financial statements. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management across its offerings.

Susanna Denney is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for a decade and has held leadership roles at Sunset Financial Services, including Chief Operating Officer of its wholesale broker-dealer. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a range of advisory platforms and third-party solutions.

Aaron Froehlich is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at firms including Cetera and Healthy Foundations Financial, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he operated a sole proprietorship called Aaron's Reffing for 11 years. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, providing services across advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Daniel Dolan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in North Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Edward Jones and a total of five years in the industry. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Grant Thornton LLP for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jordan Tucker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at American Century Investment Services Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.