Richard Briscoe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, he worked at firms including Kavar Capital Partners, Foreside Fund Services, Palmer Square Capital Management, UMB Distribution Services, and Scout Distributors. He serves as a committee member for KVC Health Systems Inc., a charitable organization focused on supporting children and families. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Jeffrey Andra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Riverside, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a pitching instructor at Complete Game Baseball LLC, a youth baseball academy in Olathe, KS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. 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.

Christopher Goodwin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at American Century Investment Services Inc for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in maintaining rental properties alongside his wife. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its comprehensive investment and fiduciary services.

Amy Elledge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation. She has experience at Edward Jones spanning from 2018 to 2023 and again beginning in 2026, along with prior work in education and healthcare-related roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

William Gassen is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at CrossFirst Bank, BOK Financial, and US Bank. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Armahn Hadjian is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a program director and instructor at Kansas State University’s Olathe campus and owns a vending business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a variety of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kearney, Missouri, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones and U.S. Bancorp Investments before joining LPL Financial and founding Good Life Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Katherine Daughtrey is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Kansas City, MO. She holds a Series 66 designation and began her advisory career in 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, she worked at Jack Cooper Transport and was involved with several Catholic Church organizations. 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 covering topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and business continuation, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Jerry Fuller is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, where he has worked since 2009, following earlier experience at Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shawn Etzenhouser is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and CommunityAmerica Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jacob Wedekind is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Liberty, Missouri, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner and manager of two LLCs that hold and manage investment real estate properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and business continuation without including implementation. The firm emphasizes goal-based planning combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

Joanne Mcknight is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. She is based in Kansas City, MO. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Sean Harman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC before joining Raymond James in 2017. He maintains active business entities related to his prior practice names but devotes minimal time to them. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs for municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Aaron Hill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2025, he held various roles in education and retail, including positions at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and DoorDash. Hill is also involved with Hill & Mitchell Group LLC, a business affiliated with his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Adeline Kropf is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is an agent for Sterk Financial Services Inc., which provides insurance and employee benefits. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with multiple platforms and tools for customized portfolio management.

Brec Ensminger is a Series 66–registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Platte City, MO, with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2014, with a brief interruption in 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Melissa Jacobs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at Merrill for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a guest services representative for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory platforms.

Stephanie Green is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She serves as president and co-owner of Spencer Financial Services, Inc., and is involved in multiple financial service roles, including as a financial professional at firms such as Purpose Planning and Mont Wealth. Green holds a leadership position as president-elect and board member of the Liberty Hospital Foundation and is a board member of the Earnest Shepherd Memorial Youth Center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and custodial relationships.

Ethan Holloway is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked concurrently at Holloway Harman & Associates since 2018, serving as an employee there. Prior to that, he was employed at Harding University from 2014 to 2018. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

James Mancuso is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Umb and TCS John Huxley. Based in Kansas City, MO, he currently serves clients through Edward Jones. 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 and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.