Bryan Stober is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Diversified Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kansas City Private Wealth Management and Miller, Haviland, Ketter PC, PA. Diversified Wealth Advisors provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios to client objectives, delegating execution to sub-advisors while offering educational seminars to the public.

Ashley Dickson is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She currently works at Next Bloom Wealth, where she has been since 2022, following prior roles at Copper Financial Network and CommunityAmerica Credit Union. Dickson holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Next Bloom Wealth serves individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients through investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive, asset-allocation strategy supplemented by tax preparation and estate planning support, using third-party models and managers tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Julia Newton is a financial advisor at The Jamison Edward Group with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, Market Advisory Group, and Dustin Keesler Insurance. The Jamison Edward Group serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and business entities, focusing primarily on non–high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and educational programs tailored to clients' objectives, with approximately $12.45 million in discretionary assets under management.

Lee Taylor is a financial advisor at The Jamison Edward Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at The Jamison Edward Group since 2019, following three years with St. Bernard Financial Services. In addition, he is the owner and insurance agent of Green Tree Heart, LLC d/b/a Integrated Financial Solutions of Kansas City. The Jamison Edward Group serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and business entities, primarily those who are not high-net-worth. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and educational programming tailored to clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

Next Bloom Wealth takes a team-based approach to financial planning and investment management. My partner, Ashley Dickson, and I have worked together for the past 8 years. The Next Bloom team offers two perspectives, with the objective of helping our clients reach their goals. We believe that two sets of ears are better than one. We take a goals-based approach during the accumulation phase and shift to cash flow planning as our clients transition into retirement. Our comprehensive planning services often include tax planning and analysis, estate planning, risk management/insurance, investment allocations, social security/Medicare planning, cash flow analysis, budgeting, education planning and debt management. We recognize that each client has different needs, and we tailor our planning priorities to efficiently address our clients planning objectives. Our services are best for those looking for a long-term relationship with a financial planner that can support you through each phase of life. We manage our client’s investments, meet regularly, and provide a collaborative living financial plan. Visit us at https://nextbloomwealth.com for more information.

Matthew Seidel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Delta Wealth Solutions, LLC since 2020 and previously held roles at Moloney Securities Asset Management, Moloney Securities Co., and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. In addition to his advisory work, he serves on the house corporation board for his college fraternity, overseeing its undergraduate chapter operations. Delta Wealth Solutions, LLC provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios using asset allocation combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and manages approximately $103.6 million in discretionary assets.

William Hudnall is a financial advisor with PCG Wealth Management in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at PCG Wealth Management, LPL Financial LLC, and Symphonic Financial Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he has practiced law as an attorney since 1999 and is involved with MPHlex, LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. PCG Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes a long-term, customized investment approach using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, along with a specialized focus on retirement-plan services and fiduciary responsibilities.

Colten Honigman is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Prosperity Planning, Inc. since 2018, following prior roles at State Street and Goppert Financial Bank. Outside of financial services, he has experience with JDS Detailing and was homeschooled for ten years. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, and retirement-plan rollover guidance to individuals—including high net worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary and nondiscretionary accounts with a broad-based, long-term investment approach across global asset classes, often using index-based funds and incorporating tax considerations into portfolio design.

Ryan Noble is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Prosperity Planning, Inc. since 2009 and spent five years at Cetera Advisors LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in North Kansas City, MO. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term, broad-based asset allocation using primarily index-based funds and integrates tax considerations into portfolio design, managing approximately $543 million in assets as of the end of 2025.

Patrick Guilfoy is a financial advisor at Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AE Wealth Management, Advisors Excel, and Duncan Financial Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent offering life and health products. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and estates with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, using proprietary risk-based models and a focus on fixed-income analysis. The firm also provides educational workshops and tax preparation services, and several representatives, including Guilfoy, hold insurance licenses that complement their investment services.

Michael Blackmore is a financial advisor with DMK Advisor Group, Inc. in Kearney, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Stephen A. Kohn & Associates, Ltd. and Parkland Securities. He serves on the board of directors for the East Clay Rotary Club and is involved in managing an 80-acre farm. DMK Advisor Group is a team-based firm managing approximately $130.8 million across more than 500 client relationships, offering portfolio management and investment supervisory services primarily using mutual funds and ETFs. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management and operates as both a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser with a wrap-fee program structure.

Alyssa Hon is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Prosperity Planning, Inc. since 2019 and previously held positions at K&E Flat Work and Missouri Western State University. Alyssa is based in North Kansas City, MO, and is part of an 11-advisor team. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary and nondiscretionary accounts with a focus on long-term, diversified allocation across global asset classes, often using index-based funds and ETFs, and incorporates tax considerations in portfolio design.

Justin Locke is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Prosperity Planning, Inc. and previously spent eight years at ProMedica Hospice. Locke also served at Holden First Baptist Church for six years. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on long-term, broad-based asset allocation using index-based funds and may include private placements for qualified clients, managing approximately $543 million in assets as of year-end 2025.

Bradley Johannes is a financial advisor at Optima Capital LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Premier Network since 2015 in addition to his role at Optima Capital. Optima Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, model portfolios, and analytical methods such as modern portfolio theory and technical analysis, and utilizes AI tools for operational and client service functions.

James Watts is a financial advisor with Prosperity Planning holding a Series 65 credential. His career includes over two decades of service in the US Army before transitioning to wealth management roles starting in 2026. He has worked with Dogwood Wealth Management and Kansas State University prior to joining Prosperity Planning. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolios using a long-term, broadly diversified investment approach across global asset classes, often implemented through index-based funds, and offers specialized services such as divorce financial planning and pension-plan participant education.

Daniel Reiter is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prosperity Planning, Inc. since 2014, with additional experience at Creative Planning, Sound Stewardship, and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an adjunct instructor teaching personal financial planning at Kansas State University and is the owner of a tax preparation and consulting firm, DSR Tax and Consulting, LLC. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term, broad-based allocation across global asset classes using mostly index-based funds and incorporates tax considerations into portfolio design.

Kolton Hurst is a financial advisor at Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Interbank and educational positions at Oklahoma State University and Navajo Public School. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-based investment programs, and sub-advisory arrangements. The firm uses proprietary risk-based models with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and offers additional services such as educational workshops and tax preparation.

Greg Lebold is a financial advisor at Convergence Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a core team leader for the “This Man Is You!” program and serves as treasurer and board member for the Transitions Family Visitation Center. Convergence Financial provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis to create tailored portfolios and offers a range of asset management and retirement plan consulting services across multiple offices.

David Evans is a financial advisor at Optima Capital LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Premier Financial Partners, Royal Alliance, and Premier Network, where he currently serves as a client executive and practice leader. Evans is also a board member and shareholder of HCF, Inc., where he provides strategic guidance. Optima Capital LLC offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, model portfolios, and analytical methods such as modern portfolio theory and technical analysis.

Karen Burris is a financial advisor at White Sand Wealth Management in Liberty, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at White Sand Wealth Management since 2019 and previously spent eight years with BOK Financial Securities and Bokf, Na. White Sand Wealth Management is a five-advisor firm managing approximately $172.4 million for about 188 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other businesses. The firm combines passive and active management using both fundamental and technical analysis to create personalized portfolios while providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and oversight of third-party managers.