Theodore Adams is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 and has prior experience in logistics, education, and franchise operations. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services using Envestnet UMA models and operates with over 1,200 advisors managing approximately $26.4 billion in discretionary assets.

Caleb Pryor is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Mariner Wealth Advisors and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Before his advisory career, he had a role at Rockhill Grill. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and utilizes multiple management platforms to support its due diligence and investment recommendations.

Timothy Walla is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameritas Investment Corp, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, and Envision Wealth Network. Outside of financial advisory, he owns R.W. Engineering, Inc., a business involved in industrial equipment sales. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and utilizes model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies to serve a diverse client base.

Michael Di Santo is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work history at Empower Financial Services, SmartAsset, Angi, and DST Enterprise Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Robert Davies is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2015. Outside of advising, Davies serves as an assistant soccer coach for the Raymore Peculiar School District and is involved with the Avila University Alumni Board, participating in student mentorship and event planning. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its “point-in-time” financial plans and offers managed account solutions in select cases.

Lori Schumann is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Olathe, Kansas. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 18 years of industry experience. Since 2015, she has been advising at Assets Group LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services mainly to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates within plan lineups designated by plan sponsors.

Allison Lampo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Kansas City Life Insurance for six years and has held positions in various companies including Target, Brown Smith Wallace, and the University of Missouri. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Curtis Long Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Paola, Kansas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the First Lutheran Church Endowment Fund and is a board member of the USD #368 Endowment Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of clients including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

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.

Peter Carr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an assistant basketball coach for the boys basketball program at Baldwin USD 348. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jonathan Carter is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to help develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He also connects clients with Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jonathan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Tavares High School and an Associate's Degree from Lake Sumter State College.

Taylor Cole is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Olathe, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Taylor worked at Securities America, Inc. and Compass Financial Resources. Outside of finance, Taylor is involved in IT work and has part-time experience with DoorDash. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Dean Callison is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term tenures at First Heartland Capital, Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he provides philanthropic consulting, assisting nonprofits and donors with strategic giving. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and diversified portfolio construction using both proprietary tools and third-party platforms.

Andrew Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at ALDI Inc. for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bryan Buczek is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in the coatings industry and served on the Shelby County Board of Education. He is also associated with StrageiX Insights, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Bailey Walls is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab, based in Leawood, KS, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Walls held positions at Renaissance Financial and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by extensive research and centralized operations.

Hannah Cowan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She worked at Central National Bank for six years before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she manages income from a family farm in Gardner, KS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm oversees approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kimberly Thompson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Thompson volunteers with the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce and owns an insurance agency specializing in property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Kenneth Marker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2010. Marker serves as a board member of the Pleasant Valley Farms Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.