Timothy Laughlin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at First National Bank of Kansas since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and incorporates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its client solutions.

Ivor Vinsant is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Kansas City. With a career spanning over five years at Merrill Lynch, Ivor works with multi-generational client families to provide personalized wealth management strategies. His team collectively brings over five decades of combined experience, offering full-service financial planning tailored to each client's unique needs and long-term goals. Ivor's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as tax minimization. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas. Outside of his professional pursuits, Ivor enjoys activities including running, rock climbing, skiing, football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, and volleyball.

Mitchel Cox is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles at Charles Schwab and related entities since 2010, including positions at Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Charles Schwab Premiere Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he has periodically worked as a delivery driver for Door Dash. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base consisting primarily of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Paul Neslage is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Aaa. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with Neslage's Investments, focusing on insurance and benefits, and operates under the DBA Corenorth as an investment adviser representative. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers various portfolio management options through independent financial professionals and maintains both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Shane Clarke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Leawood, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017, with prior roles including work at E-Solutions, Crown Automotive, and Johnson County Community College. Clarke is also a co-owner of Hard Fish Farm LLC, an agricultural business in Shawnee, KS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and access to affiliated mutual funds and alternative investments.

Dana Schnelle is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Blue Springs, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has worked within the firm and its affiliate since 2006. Schnelle is also associated with KC Wealth Partners LLC, where she provides investment advice and branch support. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs analytical tools and tailored planning to support client goals and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Sean Lenz is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pacer Financial, American Century Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Fisher Investments serves a global client base of institutional and private investors, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended strategies. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware and risk management techniques in its services.

Jacob Quint is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lees Summit, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, MML Investors Services, and Highpointe Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he has managed a family farm since 2008. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various specialized investment strategies.

Leah Booth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked in education and with Briarcliff Church. 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 utilizes structured planning tools and market models in its advisory process.

Wiebke Rupard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lees Summit, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., SAB Homes, and Martin Tax & Financial Services. She is also a notary through Life Goals Strategies Group, an entity associated with her LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Jordan Rider is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Leawood, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and worked at WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2023 to present, as well as V Wealth Management, LLC between 2010 and 2023. Outside of advisory roles, he owns a home-based business called Alpha Services. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with various discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and model portfolios.

Tin Kyaw is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Sage Point Advisors, and Intero Real Estate Services. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Daniel Benninghoff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients at Group One Wealth Management since 1994. As the senior member of the team, he oversees the direction and implementation of their investment philosophy and the management of client assets. Dan specializes in delivering client-centered investment solutions through a holistic and sustainable approach, taking into account clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. With over 30 years of experience, Dan provides customized investment strategies to high net worth families, corporate executives, and business owners. He manages discretionary investment portfolios using personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment options. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management, endowments and foundations, legacy and philanthropic planning, personal retirement strategies, tax minimization, and services for women, sports, and entertainment professionals. Dan is a native of Newton, Kansas, and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas. He earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, in partnership with the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Outside of his professional work, Dan is a former collegiate baseball player and enjoys baseball, golf, fishing, travel, and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Janelle, reside in Overland Park, Kansas, and have four adult children. Dan also serves on the Philanthropic Committee for Starlight Theatre.

Kevin Leduff is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on delivering personalized financial strategies that simplify complex decisions and aim to help clients enjoy the present while managing future concerns. Kevin emphasizes one-on-one planning and open communication to facilitate discussions about clients' envisioned futures, helping them avoid hasty or emotional financial decisions. With expertise in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income, Kevin takes a data-driven approach to managing clients' financial goals. He supports advanced planning and financial education, explaining concepts in a clear manner to design wealth strategies that align with clients’ risk tolerance and objectives. Kevin holds a Bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management from Georgia Southern University. Prior to joining Merrill in 2010, he spent eight years working in the restaurant industry with positions of increasing responsibility. A member of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America, Kevin competes locally with his German Shepherd, Artoo. He lives in Brookside, Missouri, with his wife Ferryl and their two sons, and they often attend their children's sporting events together.

Jason Wood is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jacob Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles, including positions at Locali Automotive and UPS. Martin has also been involved in education through his work at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Lee's Summit North High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Ryan Holmes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Since 2004, he has served clients by developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual financial goals and changing market conditions. As a qualified Portfolio Advisor, Ryan provides a range of investment services, including recommendations of Merrill Lynch and approved third-party investment managers' strategies, funds, and portfolios. He employs a goals-based wealth management process that integrates time-tested investment principles with flexibility to respond to evolving economic environments. Ryan is dedicated to understanding the priorities of high net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses, crafting customized strategies to help them pursue their long-term objectives. His approach emphasizes a service-focused philosophy that supports clients at every life stage. In addition to his financial advisory role, Ryan follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement by volunteering with local organizations. Ryan holds a High School Diploma from Rockhurst High School and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Kyle Hummer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. He is based in Kansas City, MO. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm uses structured planning tools and does not offer individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Antwane Maborn is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Pasadena, California. In his role, he advises clients on a broad range of financial strategies, including concentrated stock management, asset and liability management, trust and estate planning services through Bank of America Private Bank, retirement planning, and access to banking and lending services provided by Bank of America, N.A. His client base includes entrepreneurs, C-level executives, entertainers, and foundations. Antwane is also a Senior Portfolio Advisor, offering customized investment strategies and managing portfolios within the firm's Investment Advisory Program on a discretionary basis. Antwane joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015, bringing prior experience as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan. Before transitioning to wealth management, he served as Director of Underwriting for a Southern California NPR and PBS affiliate. He holds several professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). His educational background includes studies at Long Island University and an accredited certificate program from Capella University. Antwane lives in Claremont, California, with his wife Kisha and their children. He is committed to his family and philanthropic causes. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, boating, hiking, reading, skiing, swimming, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

William Henks is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 18 years. Outside of his advisory work, Henks is an author of fiction and non-fiction, as well as a board member and officer of the Independence Symphony Orchestra Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and trusts, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and implements investment solutions across various custody platforms to tailor strategies to client objectives.