John Fitch is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Securities LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cornerstone Securities since 2017, following prior roles at Larson Financial Group, LLC and Larson Financial Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales as an independent contractor. Cornerstone Securities LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, private corporations, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm operates through a team of advisors who develop portfolio strategies and offer asset management, third-party advisory program selection, and financial planning services.

Noah Wildman is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Keen Wealth Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Arrow Wealth Advisors and various positions outside the financial sector, such as at Pepsi-Cola Manhattan and Blueville Nursery. Keen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities with comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning focused on retirement clients. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion in assets, primarily on a discretionary basis, using a multi-method investment analysis framework and institutional technology for client services.

Joshua Zach is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Edward Jones and Cognizant. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with the Natural Baseball Academy for six years. Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, and private real estate funds. The firm manages approximately $713 million in assets and emphasizes diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory, often delegating investment authority to outside managers while maintaining oversight.

Sherri Bliss is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Keen Wealth Advisors in Overland Park, KS. Her prior roles include positions at ERSI Wealth Management and Edward Jones. She also holds a Registered Representative role at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and manages operations at Keen Wealth Advisors. Keen Wealth Advisors specializes in retirement planning and serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion in assets, primarily on a discretionary basis, utilizing a multi-method investment analysis framework and offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services.

Zachary Russell is a financial advisor at EnlightnU Wealth LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at MedicareSchool.com and Bankers Life companies, among others. EnlightnU Wealth LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing portfolios through fundamental analysis and sub-advisors under discretionary authority. The firm operates with multiple principals and integrates affiliated insurance and Medicare-related businesses within its structure.

Carlos Carriedo Samaniego is a financial advisor with Buttonwood Financial Group, LLC in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Buttonwood Financial Group in 2023, he worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, LPL Financial, and Waddell & Reed. He is also involved with Carriedo Enterprises, LLC, an outside business activity. Buttonwood Financial Group is an independent SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management services, including Family CFO planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and family-office style support utilizing globally diversified model portfolios with integrated tax management.

Marvin Musick Jr. is a financial advisor at Enlightnu Wealth LLC with five years of industry experience and a Series 65 credential. He has worked at several firms, including Sequent Planning, LLC and Wise Wealth, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and agent of MedicareSchool.com, where he provides Medicare insurance planning and enrolls clients in Medicare Advantage, Supplemental, and Rx Part D plans. Enlightnu Wealth LLC offers discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis for investment selection, may engage sub-advisors, and provides financial planning at no extra cost.

Matthew Shull is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Capital Investment Management, Inc. in Lee's Summit, MO, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Management since 2016 and also works with Cambridge Investment Research. Shull is licensed as an independent insurance agent in addition to his advisory role. Capital Investment Management, Inc. serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm manages over $558 million in discretionary assets and utilizes multiple co-advisory and managed account platforms to deliver portfolio management.

Connor Anderson is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Aspyre Wealth Partners and previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc, and Edward Jones. Aspyre Wealth Partners offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm combines active and passive management based on Modern Portfolio Theory, integrates in-house accounting and human capital consulting, and conducts regular portfolio and planning reviews.

William Mc Donald is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Keen Wealth Advisors since 2024 and previously held roles at Creative Planning, LLC and Security Bank of Kansas City. Keen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion in assets, primarily on a discretionary basis, and uses a multi-method investment analysis framework combined with institutional technology for client reporting and account management.

Charles Cooper III is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a managing partner at StrongBox Wealth, LLC since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Cooper is active in the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation’s Advisory Committee and serves as a director for KC Velocity, a resource supporting entrepreneurs. StrongBox Wealth serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities with investment management, comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages customized portfolios using a multi-method investment approach and oversees third-party managers with attention to leverage and borrowing practices.

Jeb Flynn is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Keen Wealth Advisors since 2020. Prior to joining Keen, he worked at Sound Stewardship, LLC and American Lawn and Landscape. Since June 2024, he has been an adjunct professor at Kansas State University, teaching financial planning courses. Keen Wealth Advisors specializes in retirement planning and serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities with comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion in assets, primarily on a discretionary basis, and employs a multi-method investment analysis framework.

Jeffrey Anger is a financial advisor with Equity Wealth Partners, LLC in Independence, MO. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equity Wealth Partners, he has worked with the Independence School District since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of GAPortfolio LLC, a residential real estate rental business. Equity Wealth Partners advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses, offering integrated wealth management that combines discretionary portfolio management with financial planning. Serving roughly 900 households through an eight-advisor team, the firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies using diversified, low-cost funds, individual securities, and structured products.

Shayna Vlock is a financial advisor at Prosperity Planning with a Series 65 designation. She joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience working in educational and municipal roles. Prosperity Planning is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $543 million in assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, broad-based investment strategy across global asset classes, often utilizing index-based funds and providing specialized services such as divorce financial planning and pension-plan participant education.

Christian Dunker is a financial advisor at Financial Partners Group, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Dunker has been with Financial Partners Group since 2020. Financial Partners Group provides investment advisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages just over $1.1 billion across an eight-person advisory team and employs a mix of fundamental, tactical, technical, and thematic analysis to tailor asset allocations.

Jonathan Garlow is a financial advisor at StrongBox Wealth, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the board chair of the Lee's Summit Chamber Foundation. StrongBox Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension plans, and business entities, managing approximately $456.5 million across about 437 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and standalone financial planning services, using a multi-method investment process with continuous portfolio monitoring and due diligence on external managers.

Ryan Kohr is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Keen Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Keen Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously was affiliated with Powercat Financial. His background includes roles at Kansas State University and Chase County High School. Keen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion in assets, primarily on a discretionary basis, and employs a multi-method investment analysis framework combined with institutional technology platforms.

Steven Murray is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Novadius Wealth Management and has previously worked at The ETF Store Inc., Creative Planning Inc., and Kansas City Life Insurance. Novadius Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan fiduciaries, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and 401(k)/pension consulting. The firm employs a global strategic asset allocation approach primarily using exchange-traded funds, combining quantitative and fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Andrew Ramos is a financial advisor with Convergence Financial in Prairie Village, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 22 years before joining Convergence Financial and LPL Financial in 2024. Ramos serves as Chief of Staff in the US Army Reserve, a role he has held since 2005. Convergence Financial offers investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, and various organizational clients. The firm utilizes strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis to build customized portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside retirement plan consulting and access to third-party asset managers.

Ashley Daly is a financial advisor at Triune Financial Partners, LLC, based in Overland Park, KS, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at ADP LLC and Sun Life Financial. Triune Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, emphasizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and provides a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.