Victoria Arrieta is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Liberty, MO. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a tenure at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014. Outside of advising, she is involved as a distributor for Herbalife Nutrition products. 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 integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Sanford Warmund is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. based in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2010 and is a 49% owner and Executive Vice President of Reliant Financial Services, a financial services marketing company. Sanford also works as a life insurance sales representative on occasion. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs, financial planning, and third-party manager introductions. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and focuses on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, with some programs using tactical, momentum-based strategies.

Calvin Dillon is an advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower, he worked at the University of Central Missouri for five years and has experience in golf club management. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through a network of Advisor Practices. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

David Hensley is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bankers Life and its affiliated entities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a unit field trainer recruiting and training insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management according to client goals and risk tolerances.

Bryan Nelson is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2020. Prior to joining Moneta, he worked at KPMG, LLP from 2012 to 2020. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and a variety of institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm uses a partner-led team model supported by a centralized investment department, emphasizing diversified, multi-asset allocations and ongoing monitoring.

Jon Travis is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Cardinal Health, FedEx, Hallmark, Ball's Food, Safe Haven Security, and LMV Automotive. 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 retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed accounts within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Skylar Wright is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Kestra Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Waddell & Reed. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Jacob Cross is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at HighTower Securities LLC, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, and other financial services firms. He is also involved with Guided Path, LLC, assisting by introducing clients to legal service providers when needed. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, using both affiliated and third-party managers with a broad range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Drew Simons is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2022 and previously at American Century Investments Services Inc. from 2014 to 2022. 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 offers integrated services aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Edvan Araiza Hermosillo is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at KeyBank and FirstBank, and has experience in education from roles at Colorado Mountain College and Glenwood Springs High School. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Libertad Investments Ltd., a business involved in real estate and property management. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Charise Alexander is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Basys Processing before joining Empower Retirement and later Empower Advisory Group. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

William Arthur is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and CIH, LLC. Arthur also provides administrative support within his firm. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services offers a wide range of financial planning and asset management services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Thomas Walther is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Liberty, MO, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations with 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with New York Life Insurance and Nylife Securities since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, Walther acts as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program types, including fee-based advice and co-advisory relationships, with a focus on tailored recommendations and a predominantly non-discretionary asset management approach.

Kevin Hennessy is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Country Club Financial Services, Inc. and his own firm, Hennessy Investment Advisory Services, LLC. Based in Kansas City, MO, he has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp. since 2017. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm utilizes model-driven and asset allocation strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs, managing approximately $4.07 billion in client assets through a large network of advisors and multiple portfolio programs.

Andrew Beaugard is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Forrest T. Jones & Co. Inc. dba FTJ Retirement Advisors since 2005, where he also serves as a Regional Director involved in health and life insurance sales and services for retired Missouri educators. Prior to joining PlanMember in 2020, he was with National Pension & Group Consultants, Inc. for eight years. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, complemented by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Kevin Nekuda is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 7 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at GWFS Equities, LTS, and Bank of America. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. Its integrated service model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Rex Swartz II is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1995. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of investment programs, utilizing a mix of strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Joseph Simmons is a CFP® at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Moneta, he worked in the airline industry for American Airlines and Sabre, and has experience in the luxury watch sector and academia at the University of Kansas. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Partner-led team structure with a centralized Investments Department, focusing on asset allocation and manager due diligence, and offers specialized services for clients with complex needs.

Abigail Stockman is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower, she worked at Falcon Wealth Advisors for eight years and at Liberty University for two years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and portfolio construction strategies.

Sandra Chism is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2002. Ms. Chism serves on the boards of the National Organization of Investment Professionals and the Kansas City Securities Association, both nonprofit entities focused on education and community engagement. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment services, including asset management, consulting, and retirement planning.