Jacob Ames is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he was involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Premier Homes LLC and held roles in various businesses such as Valoa Solar and Anytime Fitness. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Kyla Wilcox is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has over 16 years of experience in financial services, including roles at Pfs Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Shiloh Children's Ranch and operates Nolands Catering. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets with a team of nearly 3,700 advisors, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

George Sherman III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Mazuma Credit Union for 20 years and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. for 31 years. He serves on the Board of Directors for Missouri Valley Masters Swimming. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by algorithmic automation and a centralized consulting team.

Mark Goede is a financial advisor at Merrill in Kansas City, MO, with 12 years at the firm and 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Matthew Murphy is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fisher Investments, where he has been since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors and Ivy Funds Distributor Inc. Fisher Investments serves a global client base of institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach led by a five-member Investment Policy Committee, integrating quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Philip Forbes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Merrill in Kansas City, MO since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a driver for Uber Technologies Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Steven Loyd is a Senior Resident Director with Merrill, specializing in wealth management strategies tailored to the needs of affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 1994, he has worked alongside a team of specialists to deliver goals-based wealth management through personalized advice and a disciplined investment approach. Steven holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a High School Diploma from Billings Missouri. He emphasizes one-on-one collaboration with clients to develop financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Steven is engaged in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Richard Homuth is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1986, also working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a General Partner of Canterbury Circle Family, a family estate planning LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Susan Mccourt is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel since 2012. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. Stifel utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Kevin White is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed as a radiologic technologist at an urgent care medical facility, providing x-ray services and patient care. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate planning without managing investments directly. The firm combines goal-based analyses with managed-account options while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Austin Gates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling.

Brad Beier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has diverse work experience including roles at Amazon, Maryville University, Home Depot, and involvement with local businesses such as Ozark Boat Rentals and Paradise Tropical Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates, to model financial outcomes.

Janice Brandt is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nearly a decade each. She is also Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Sunset Financial Services, Inc., where she oversees compliance requirements. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions and utilizes various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Seth Bower is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Blue Springs, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the financial services industry since 2022. His prior work includes roles at PCG Wealth Management, Blue Ridge Bank & Trust, and teaching positions at Rockhurst University and Truman High School. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of model portfolios and research from internal and external sources.

Kyle Baker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Dennis Bacon is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2015. Prior to this, he was with Broker Source from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Bacon is involved in coaching and facilitating mastermind groups, and he operates a business focused on accounting and operational consulting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach that incorporates risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client decision-making.

Tyler Bret is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with approximately one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at UBS Financial Services and The University of Missouri Office of Investments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Morash is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018 and has been with OSAIC since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent selling fixed insurance through a separate licensed business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, efficient-frontier analysis, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a range of asset types.

Riley Griffin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and T. Loft. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Griffinator Tree Services and Books By Ri LLC, and is a partner in Tanlines KC, a spray tanning business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and a broad range of investment offerings.

Gage Krieger is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021, following nine years at Waddell & Reed Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in two partnerships: Krieger Investments LLC, focused on real estate financial decision-making, and Advantage Billboards LLC, which owns and operates advertising billboard structures. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and market-making services.