Robert Ralston is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He serves on the University of Kansas Alumni Board, attending quarterly meetings and supporting the alumni association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured financial planning tools and modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kevin Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wichita, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

William May is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and is also an independent insurance agent in Wichita, Kansas. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing customizable investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Carson Collinsworth is a financial advisor at OSAIC based in Wichita, KS. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently entered the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at DoorDash, Hatchett Devlin Automotive Group, Vantage Pointe Financial Group, and teaching positions at Wichita State University and Butler Community College. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial services utilizing various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment platforms.

Lance Sloan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for five years. Before entering financial services, he held positions in the automotive industry with Lewis Automotive Group and others. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Brandon Converse is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Wichita, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Keating & Associates, Inc. and currently leads retirement plan advisory services as president and chief compliance officer of Converse Team Financial Services, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports a range of advisory programs across a large network of advisors.

Adam Alter is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Wichita, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at R.W. Baird since 2017, following brief roles at Allen, Gibbs, & Houlik, LC and the University of Arkansas. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the public announcer for home football games at Wichita Collegiate School, his alma mater. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a blend of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and complex investment strategies.

James Nelson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wichita, KS, holding a Series 66 designation with 27 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Oswald is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2006. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Christopher Weide is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at the Federal Aviation Administration and Wichita Public Schools USD 259. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools in its financial planning approach.

Avery Gabel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC, Gabel worked at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several small businesses related to financial and retirement planning, as well as community education on Medicare and retirement topics. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as brokerage and investment advisory, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Gabriel Markley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with OSAIC since 2018, previously spending three years at Sii. Outside of his advisory role, Markley serves on the finance committee of a local church. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various tools and solutions to construct and manage portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

Eric Burrus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wichita, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017, and previously at Riedl First Securities Co. from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in the restaurant business Planet Sub. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, supported by broad investment and financial product capabilities.

Charlie Bennett is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career with Merrill in 2003, he has provided financial advice and guidance, helping clients develop wealth management strategies tailored to their individual life goals and financial objectives. He emphasizes a personalized approach supported by a team with extensive industry experience, leveraging Merrill's resources to assist clients through various stages of their financial journey. Charlie holds a Bachelor's Degree from Friends University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His professional credentials reflect his commitment to ongoing education and providing specialized wealth management advice. Outside of his professional activities, he is involved with the Wichita Swim Club, reflecting his engagement with the community.

Alexander Croy is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth investors. He focuses on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization. Alexander works closely with clients to develop customized financial approaches that align with their priorities, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. He is committed to offering transparent guidance and helping clients navigate the complexities of investing to achieve their personal and family goals. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wichita State University and has earned the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes clarity in fees and services, ongoing assessment of clients’ financial plans, and responsiveness to changing life circumstances and market conditions. Outside of his professional role, Alexander enjoys spending time with his wife, Taylor, and engaging in activities such as golfing, traveling, camping, and yoga.

Peter Anderson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He previously worked at Royal Alliance and has operated a lawn maintenance business since 2014. Anderson also serves as an assistant track and field coach, focusing on shot put and discus, in Newton, Kansas. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

John Mastio is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wichita, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Mastio serves on the Planned Giving Council for Wichita State University’s Endowment Association and is a board member of the Lodges at Black Canyon HOA. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a range of investment programs delivered through Investment Adviser Representatives, third-party asset managers, and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Philip Garrison is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at RCH Enterprises, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Tyler Davidson is a financial advisor at Osaic with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Cornerstone Wealth Management and Cornerstone Companies as a licensed insurance agent, focusing on property casualty, life, health, disability, long-term care, and critical illness insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a broad network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Martin Thurman is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. He has previously worked at Financial Benefits, Inc. and has been involved with Thurman Financial, LLC since 2016. Thurman also serves as CEO of H3America, a nonprofit organization that raises funds and provides outdoor outings for veterans. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.