Stephen Rodewald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Ram & Associates LLC, and various insurance carriers associated with W&R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to research, model portfolios, and advanced technology solutions.

Jill Wood is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2011 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amie Nees is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Leawood, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously spent four years at Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.

David Barber is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Jericho Home Improvements for six years, Dream Realty for one year, and Ascend Learning/Jones and Bartlett for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options.

Blake Campbell is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and JB Hunt Transport, as well as involvement with Arkansas Athletes Outreach. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Madelynn Nacke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greenwood, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked in various positions including at the City of Pleasant Hill, MO, and the City of Independence Water Department. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a consultant and direct sales representative for Wineshop at Home. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and investment management options supported by research and technology tools.

John Hurley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Blue Springs, MO, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at KeyBank and has experience in financial services and education. He is also involved with Hoot Owl Financial, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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 offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Joseph Neal is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Country Club Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics using diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Bailey Closser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2022, Bailey worked for eight years at VMLY&R. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. Their financial planning engagements are structured as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved analytical tools to deliver written recommendations across diversified investment categories.

Wendy Mayfield is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. before joining her current firm. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Devin Ceperley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pleasant Hill, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with First Baptist Church Grain Valley, the Kansas City Chorale, and the Blue Springs R-IV School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Hughes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a successor trustee for family estates. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Thad Blevins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Morgan Stanley and a total of four years in the financial industry. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at The University of Kansas and The Pembroke Hill School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kelley Edwards is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lee's Summit, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2001. Outside of her advisory work, Edwards serves as treasurer for Midwest Adaptive Sports, a charity focused on coordinating youth athletic programming, and assists with invoicing and inventory for W H Edwards Company, a wholesale snack food distributor. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor investment solutions.

Ted Chartier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Leawood, KS, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2020. He is involved in early childhood education through an ownership interest in an early learning center. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm provides specialized planning in areas such as retirement, business-owner transitions, and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Michael Homuth is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on high net worth individuals and families. He specializes in helping clients navigate wealth management complexities through various life stages, including pre-retirement, retirement, and multi-generational wealth planning. Michael works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies, emphasizing long-term relationships and comprehensive guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Michael and the Homuth Lore Wealth Management Group provide integrated wealth management solutions that include asset management, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth transfer strategies. Their investment approach is collaborative and thematic, aligning portfolios with clients' objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons using Merrill Lynch's research and technology. Michael is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, football, golfing, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Emma Brophy is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their goals and values. Emma emphasizes building long-term relationships through thoughtful planning and ongoing guidance to help clients adapt their portfolios as their situations evolve. Raised in a family of cattle ranchers, Emma's early experiences instilled in her the importance of trust, hard work, and relationship-building. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Emma earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas, where she was involved with the Chi Omega Fraternity and the KU Women in Finance Club. She resides in Kansas City, where she engages with the community and supports local organizations. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, horseback riding, swimming, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Robert Renz II is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to implement strategies that produce measurable results, utilizing processes refined over a long career at Merrill Lynch. Robert and his team, who collectively bring extensive tenure and expertise within Merrill, focus on delivering client-centered outcomes through straightforward and cost-effective investment plans supported by advanced technology. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Robert holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a Master's degree from Rockhurst University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has served as Chairman of the Multiple Sclerosis Society's Dinner of Champions event and has been a board member of Bike Walk / Bike Share KC. Outside of work, Robert enjoys cycling, cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Zach Frisch is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a leader at Teahan Frisch Wealth Management. He partners with clients to provide full-service wealth management, focusing on helping individuals and families achieve financial security throughout their lives. Zach emphasizes a disciplined process characterized by simplicity and transparency to guide clients toward their financial goals while minimizing risk. Zach's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He offers customized wealth strategies covering portfolio and risk management, retirement income planning, wealth transfer and legacy management, banking and lending services, 401(k) retirement plans, and long-term care. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor credential, and is registered with FINRA Series 7 and 66, as well as being a registered insurance agent. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Outside of his professional work, Zach is involved with the Rockhurst High School Hurtado Scholars Program. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, spending time with his family, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Michael Kanik is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and Mike Keith Insurance. Outside of advisory work, he operates a small office rental business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and reports substantial assets under management across a large network of advisors.