Michael Bennitt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Nixa, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at World Equity Group, Securities America, and Questar Asset Management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized process that supports advisors with algorithmically generated, customizable retirement income plans.

Zachary Mcmillan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Buffalo, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Penney Murray & Associates at Ameriprise Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a housekeeper at Mt. Olive Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-based modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jonathan Morse is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and previously held positions at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Samuel Ackerman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Springfield, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Ackerman serves on the Board of Directors for the Enhanced Enterprise Zone as a city representative. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported retirement income advice.

Todd Mericle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Springfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Duke Carlton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Ameriprise for five years and has experience in both the financial and retail sectors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and various portfolio management options.

William Boehne is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., Boehne Financial Group, and Veterans United Home Loans. Outside of his advisory role, he consults with school districts to introduce Medical Trusts and Special Pay Plans that provide tax savings for employees and districts. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Mary Friday is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at both Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Norwex, a retail cleaning products corporation. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Joseph Shearrer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he operated Bean Counter LLC and Spectrum Accounting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a football coach for Nixa Public Schools. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Taylor is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Springfield, MO, bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1995. Taylor serves on the board of the Pregnancy Care Center and holds leadership roles in several local homeowners associations. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Gregory Bush is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He is also a part owner of BRS CPAs and Advisors PC, a CPA firm providing tax, accounting, and attest services since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, Bush owns and operates BRS Wealth Management, focusing on financial planning and ongoing client strategy implementation. Cetera Investment Advisers provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Heather Taylor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Pierce is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Springfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and has also worked with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farming through Pierce Ranch Natural Beef LLC. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides various programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Dalton Cloyd is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Springfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he races cars as a hobby, participating in 10 to 20 races annually. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through detailed Recommendation Reports and annual advice.

Tim Franck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include operating his own advisory businesses and work at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Franck has been associated with LPL Financial since 2021. 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 adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, including access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jason Gaynor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Springfield, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nylife Securities and New York Life Insurance for 15 years and has operated his own investment services firm since 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors to support diversified and tactical investment strategies.

Katie Thieman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Springfield, MO, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a trustee and owner of the Addleman Heritage Farm in Archie, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jackie Weimer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing personalized, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-efficient strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

James Hallam is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience. He focuses on connecting the dots in clients' lives through strategies aimed at reaching their financial goals with minimal risk. James serves a diverse client base that includes neighbors, former schoolteachers, and business owners, applying a long-term investment approach to help clients navigate market volatility. He measures his success by client outcomes and aims to provide unbiased and knowledgeable financial guidance. James holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri. Throughout his career, he has worked to address clients' wealth, wishes, and values, focusing on preserving wealth across generations. Residing in Springfield with his wife and children, James participates actively in his community. He has served as president of Springfield Metro Rotary and remains involved with organizations such as Kings Way United Methodist Church, Ozarks Food Harvest, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks, and Rotary International. His personal interests include lake life, cooking, hunting, and fishing.

Karla McCullough is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC. She has worked at Cetera since 2013 and also directs McCullough and Associates, LLC, a tax and accounting service. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved in community organizations including the Green County Estate Planning Council as a director and serves as vice president of fundraising for the Summit Intermediate PTO. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services, leveraging its large network of advisors and affiliated managers to provide tailored investment solutions.