Victoria Arrieta is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Liberty, MO. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a tenure at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014. Outside of advising, she is involved as a distributor for Herbalife Nutrition products. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Drew Simons is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2022 and previously at American Century Investments Services Inc. from 2014 to 2022. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Thomas Walther is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Liberty, MO, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations with 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with New York Life Insurance and Nylife Securities since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, Walther acts as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program types, including fee-based advice and co-advisory relationships, with a focus on tailored recommendations and a predominantly non-discretionary asset management approach.

Kevin Nekuda is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, LTS, and Bank of America. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail clients. The firm’s integrated approach combines proprietary and third-party methodologies, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Malcolm Knowles is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Liberty, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014 and previously at Wheeler's Plumbing Heating & Cooling Corp. from 2012 to 2022. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Kyle Whalley is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 17 years and has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Carson Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Timber Ridge Trails, LLC, a recreational farming and hunting ground in Liberty, Missouri, and also manages an office rental business. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of partner offices and more than 600 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement plan services, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools.

Kaeleb Smead is an advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 credential and experience spanning roles at State Street Corporation, PNC Bank, and currently Edelman Financial Engines since 2024. He is based in Kansas City, MO. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Thomas Prichard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Liberty, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several farms in Central Missouri through Prichard's LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Aaron Froehlich is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera, Healthy Foundations Financial, and Alcon. Froehlich has also operated a sole proprietorship, Aaron's Reffing, for 11 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven approach to investment implementation, offers access to third-party asset managers, and facilitates insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Chris Athey is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tmfs Advisors, LLC from 2008 to 2016 before joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental property but does not actively manage it. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Gianfranco Timotei is an advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in financial services in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, his work experience includes roles outside the financial industry and time as a student. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Richard Bidding is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a machinery leasing business, B & M National Services, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Robert Phillips is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commerce Brokerage and Commerce Bank, as well as work at the University of Northern Iowa. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Austin White is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2021 and previously worked at Amply Media. Outside of his advisory role, he is an operations team associate at Spencer Financial Services Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of advisors, utilizing multiple program platforms and third-party managers.

Justin Starks is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and its affiliates since 2021, following 15 years at Ss&C. 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 without portfolio management or institutional advisory services, emphasizing written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics.

Brett Smoot is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Richmond, MO. He has 10 years of industry experience, including two years at AXA Advisors, LLC prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Harold Wingo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hawk-Eye Innovations, Inc. and multiple years of involvement with sports organizations such as Sporting Kansas City and the Kansas City Chiefs. Outside of advising, he is engaged as an insurance producer with a financial planning side business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and incorporates both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Rachel Howe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Liberty, Missouri, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for two years and spent four years with the Excelsior Springs School District. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Erica Goltra is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Adaptation Financial Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, and PlanMember Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide investment recommendations.

Chase Keeler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Century Investments, Bank of America NA, and Merrill Lynch. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.