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 based 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. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a successor trustee for a family trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies.

Kyle Allain is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years. His career background also includes roles at Symplr and API Healthcare. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology tools and a broad range of financial products.

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.

Adam Gay is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc for 10 years. His current tenure at Raymond James began in 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Todd Salzman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gladstone, MO, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously spent 12 years with Copper Financial Network LLC before joining Edward Jones in 2026. 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, offering a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Alicea Konieczka is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and RT Specialty. She is also a 50% owner of Emerald Legacy Advisors LLC and fully owns AVK Advisory Management LLC, both investment-related entities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Pierret is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and has been affiliated with Cetera and Eagle Wealth Planning, LLC since 2021. He serves as a board member of the Kearney Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization involved in scholarship selection and fundraising. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple custodial relationships.

Braden Wilson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Ryan Transportation for three years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gabriel Moser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to LPL Financial, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and has experience in diverse roles including at The Onyx Collection and VeraNorth Capital Management LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing a variety of strategies including model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Erica King is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, where she has worked since 2002. She holds a Series 63 license and has 23 years of industry experience. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Emmick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Parkville, MO, where he has worked since 2009. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with MRE Holdings LLC, a rental property business in Parkville. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Dennis Hacking is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Kansas City, MO. He has professional experience that includes roles outside of finance, such as working at Cinzetti's Italian Market and Diamond Gymnastics Academy. His industry experience as an advisor began in 2026. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

John Blanton is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Spencer Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Blanton serves as a junior high and high school basketball coach at a local Christian school and is a part owner of a skincare business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Timothy Dolan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Dolan serves as a board member of the North Kansas City Business Council, a nonprofit chamber organization involved in directing local business policies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Nicole Eads is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Kansas City, KS. She has been associated with Edward Jones since 2019 and has experience working with several community churches. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and investment management solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Aaron Hill is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2019. His prior roles include leadership at Hill & Mitchell Group LLC and H2 Tax Service LLC. He has also served on the Liberty Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee and has experience with various insurance carriers and Waddell & Reed Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.