Cassandra Hughes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Omaha, NE, holding a Series 66 designation and over five years of experience at the firm. Her background includes roles in the beauty and wellness industry, such as positions at iBeaute Studio & Academy and Massage Envy. 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 options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Penny Kreikemeier is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Omaha, NE, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Soar Wealth Strategies, and a decade at Edward Jones. Outside of advising, she owns a retail sales business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a broad network of independent professionals. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and platforms, combining proprietary and third-party models tailored to client objectives.

John Connealy is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2020. He has prior experience with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc., where he worked for 18 years, as well as a nearly three-decade tenure at Jfc Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, utilizing a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Croker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts, and Horace Mann Insurance. He owns Croker & Associates, a support company used to run his wealth management practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, employing tailored, non-discretionary planning strategies supported by analytical tools and risk profiling. The firm serves a broad client base and offers specialized programs including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Joan Hemenway is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Avantax Advisory Services and Bankers Fidelity, and operates Hemenway Associates Inc., which provides tax preparation and accounting services. Additionally, she is involved in coaching and life/career/team development. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, and supports a large network of advisors with advanced operational tools.

Mark Scott is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Heritage Financial, and Securian Financial Services Inc. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Christopher Allred is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Omaha, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent nine years at JFC Financial and Securities America Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and a variety of investment strategies.

Chadd Hoeft is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Omaha, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for eight years and at Financial West Group for fifteen years. Outside of advisory work, he is a business owner of Uprising Bakery, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Bret Madson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wahoo, Nebraska, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for several automotive dealerships from 2006 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors.

Jon Schuetz is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and also leads Soar Wealth Strategies as president and owner. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Edward Jones. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a variety of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Kirstin Ricketts is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Vintage Financial Group and Princor Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, she is an author and creator of "Hold Loosely Live Freely." LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad network of over 22,000 investment adviser representatives.

Chad Troester is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Omaha, NE, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Thrivent, Mutual of Omaha, and Equitable Advisors. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kent Weilage is a CFP® professional based in Omaha, NE, with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has prior experience with Morgan Stanley, TIAA-CREF, and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he works with First Investment and Planning and FNBO in financial advisory capacities. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its unique affiliations.

Kenneth Engelmeyer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an investment-related legal entity for Primerica business purposes and is involved in part-time referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers for portfolio implementation.

Christopher Haas is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience with Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment LLC, and Horace Mann Investors Inc. Haas is a partner in insurance referral businesses that provide home, auto, and Medicare supplement insurance services, holding ownership interests in these ventures. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs, while also engaging in specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Kristine Callahan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Omaha, NE, with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2016, following three years at CHI Health at Home. 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 range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jackson Petersen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized investment and wealth management strategies. He partners with clients to create personalized plans that address retirement income, education funding, legacy planning, and small business strategies. By leveraging resources from Bank of America and Merrill, he provides comprehensive guidance that integrates banking, lending, and investing to support clients’ broad financial goals. Jackson holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance from Wayne State College. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His expertise centers on helping clients navigate market changes with disciplined decision-making while building confidence in their financial future. Outside of his professional role, Jackson is involved with the Breakfast Optimist Club of Omaha and is a member of the Greater Omaha Chambers and Omaha Empowerment Breakfast. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, and pickleball.

Jeffrey Jacobsen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Omaha, NE, holding a Series 63 credential and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 1999 and is also associated with Stuart Advisors and J2 Financial Services. Additionally, he is licensed to sell non-variable insurance products, including fixed annuities and long-term care insurance. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad network of advisors with various specialized advisory programs.

Scott Lickteig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Omaha, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Kestra Advisory, Americas Investment Corp, and Charles Schwab among others. He serves as chairman of the Berglund Westlund Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Omaha. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management programs and supports advisors through proprietary research and technology tools.

Brian Overton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2018, previously working at Woodmen Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.