Stephen Scanlon is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AllianceBernstein L.P., Guardvest Inc., and Madison Avenue Securities, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

John Ludlow is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and having 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commerce Trust Company, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Brockmeier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, where he has worked since 2019. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at MidAmerica Nazarene University, the University of Missouri Kansas City, and Precision Marketing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michelle Jarvis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and affiliated mutual funds.

Susan Dawson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Triumph Financial Advisors, Commerce Bank, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a variety of investment strategies.

Nancy Mcelroy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a farming business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

James Thomas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Kansas City, MO, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a brief tenure at American Century Investment Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to develop customized retirement plans, focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Ryan Mitchell is a CFP® professional associated with Edward Jones in Gladstone, MO, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

David Brookings is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services and Symphonic Securities. He is also the owner of Brookings Capital Management, a sole proprietorship engaged in investment advisory and financial planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios across various investment types.

Kara Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dawn Cramer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and her own firm, Cramer Capital Management LLC. She serves on the Clay County Domestic Violence Advisory Board and the Children's Fund board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Gregory Meyer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at The Tour Shop, Golfsmith, Golf Galaxy, and National University. 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 and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Melinda Byrd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Liberty, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at General Mills for nine years and took a one-year sabbatical before starting her advisory role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Brooke Tarvin is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of experience, including six years at Bank of America Private Bank and four years at Phillips McElyea Carpenter & Welcg PC. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the KC Express Network American Business Women’s Association, where she manages and balances the organization’s budget. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hannah Bellau is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience with several firms, including Prime Capital Financial, Orange Sky, Aspyre Wealth Partners, Fidelity Investments, and Commerce Bank, along with multiple roles at Edward Jones since 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies, including wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Decamp is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, Summit Financial Group, and Fraizer Decamp Financial Services, where he continues to engage in insurance brokerage including group health and life insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Larry Vawter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a successor trustee for a family trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kyle Allain is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Liberty, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Edward Jones and experience as an independent consultant, along with positions in healthcare-related companies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Paul Nunes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for over 20 years. Nunes is a 50% owner of PGN Financial Services LLC, which supports business operations including office leasing and marketing. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes a range of asset allocation tools and provides access to various investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Michael Keeton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Copper Financial Network LLC for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Outside of finance, Keeton works as a professional pyrotechnician, shooting fireworks shows several times a year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, combining a large retail advisor network with affiliated services such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.