Eric Savio is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bank for five years and Keen Wealth Advisors for three years. He is based in Kansas City, MO. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

James Mcmurtry is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years. He has a 50% ownership stake in Emerald Legacy Advisors, LLC, an investment-related business based in Kansas City, MO. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

David Sims is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Sims serves on the boards of St. Mark's United Methodist Church and the Johnson County Library, and is a member of the Shawnee Mission School District Finance and Facilities Committee. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Logan Barnard is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked with PRUCO Securities, LLC and The Opus Group. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform combining adviser programs with other financial product sales.

Robert Phillips is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Commerce Brokerage, Commerce Bank, and UPS. Phillips is based in Kansas City, MO. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Austin White is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2021 and previously worked at Amply Media. Outside of his advisory role, he is an operations team associate at Spencer Financial Services Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of advisors, utilizing multiple program platforms and third-party managers.

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.

Justin Starks is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and its affiliates since 2021, following 15 years at Ss&C. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without portfolio management or institutional advisory services, emphasizing written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics.

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.

Harold Wingo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hawk-Eye Innovations, Inc. and multiple years of involvement with sports organizations such as Sporting Kansas City and the Kansas City Chiefs. Outside of advising, he is engaged as an insurance producer with a financial planning side business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and incorporates both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Rachel Howe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and the Excelsior Springs School District. 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. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios.

Erica Goltra is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Adaptation Financial Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, and PlanMember Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide investment recommendations.

Chase Keeler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Century Investments, Bank of America NA, and Merrill Lynch. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

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.

Scott Pfeifer is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2021 and previously worked at CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions, LLC for seven years. Pfeifer is based in Kansas City, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and a proprietary money market fund, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jared Schelp is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Kansas City, MO, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and in public education with Olathe Public Schools. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning focused on a broad range of topics, with planning services delivered separately from managed-account programs.

Matthew Perschon is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a small family farm, Silver Cannon Bison Ranch, in Missouri. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction, including delegated sub-adviser management and algorithmic methodologies.

Thomas Losby is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and several other firms. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven approaches.

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.