William Ellwood is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ellwood is also the owner of Ellwood Investments. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory services.

Ryan Mitchell is a CFP® professional associated with Edward Jones in Gladstone, MO, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Robin Lauer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked as a dance instructor at the Dramatic Truth School of the Arts. Outside of her advisory role, Lauer continues to teach dance, dedicating several hours per week to this activity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Ross is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Donald Porterfield is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2013. Donald focuses on providing disciplined financial strategies to business owners, individuals, and families by thoroughly understanding their unique financial complexities. He utilizes the investment resources of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients’ financial lives. Donald’s areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who develops and manages personalized or defined investment strategies, combining individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He also supports clients through discretionary management within the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Donald holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Rockhurst University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional commitments, Donald is engaged in community volunteering and enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, swimming, and traveling.

David Brookings is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services and Symphonic Securities. He is also the owner of Brookings Capital Management, a sole proprietorship engaged in investment advisory and financial planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios across various investment types.

Kara Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Meyer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at The Tour Shop, Golfsmith, Golf Galaxy, and National University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Paxton Taylor is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., based in Blue Springs, MO, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2012 and operates a sole proprietorship as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports municipal and public finance work through its municipal advisor affiliation.

Steven Heggs is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and its related entities since 2003 and owns Kansas City Wealth Partners LLC, an independent contractor relationship supporting his advisory work. He also serves as a committee member for the Blue Springs Education Foundation, attending quarterly meetings to review the nonprofit's financial activity. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Melinda Byrd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Liberty, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at General Mills for nine years and took a one-year sabbatical before starting her advisory role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Edwin Kerley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Money Concepts Capital Corp. He is also registered as a bank associate with First National Bank of Omaha. 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 institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Brooke Tarvin is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of experience, including six years at Bank of America Private Bank and four years at Phillips McElyea Carpenter & Welcg PC. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the KC Express Network American Business Women’s Association, where she manages and balances the organization’s budget. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Heather Heron is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Independence, MO, with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Envision Eyecare and Waddell & Reed. 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 programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting its services with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gregory Decamp is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, Summit Financial Group, and Fraizer Decamp Financial Services, where he continues to engage in insurance brokerage including group health and life insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Kyle Allain is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Liberty, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Edward Jones and experience as an independent consultant, along with positions in healthcare-related companies. 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 provides a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Paul Nunes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for over 20 years. Nunes is a 50% owner of PGN Financial Services LLC, which supports business operations including office leasing and marketing. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a wide network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes a range of asset allocation tools and provides access to various investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Jennifer Hershberger is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has a long tenure with UMB-affiliated firms, including UMB Bank, UMB Financial Services Inc., and UMB Insurance Inc., where she worked for over two decades before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Todd Salzman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gladstone, MO, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously spent 12 years with Copper Financial Network LLC before joining Edward Jones in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Sharon Sherbina is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.