Lori Schumann is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Olathe, Kansas. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 18 years of industry experience. Since 2015, she has been advising at Assets Group LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services mainly to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates within plan lineups designated by plan sponsors.

April Emeola is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, having previously been with UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed in retail sales at Bath and Body Works. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Hungerford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Merrill, and N2L Wealth Management LLC. Outside of finance, he was associated with Christ Is The Key for 20 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides various investment programs and platforms, utilizing both proprietary research models and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Allison Lampo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Kansas City Life Insurance for six years and has held positions in various companies including Target, Brown Smith Wallace, and the University of Missouri. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Todd Haynes is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Leawood, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the nominating committee for Foundations for Our Future, participates in a scholarship committee for the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, and acts as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Celebration Cove Condo Owner's Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Thomas Saunders Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he worked for a combined 18 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Pierre Badertscher is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and First Heartland Capital Inc. Badertscher is a co-owner of SECURITY FINANCIAL Inc., an S-corp involved in the sale and distribution of insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options and third-party solutions.

Curtis Long Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for the First Lutheran Church Endowment Fund and is a board member of the USD #368 Endowment Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paul Debey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Piper Sandler & Co. He serves on the Board of Directors for Morningside College, an educational institution. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

John Daley is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience in the financial industry including prior roles at HomeVestors of America and Keller Williams Southland Partners LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Peter Carr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an assistant basketball coach for the boys basketball program at Baldwin USD 348. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Taylor Cole is an advisor with LPL Financial in Olathe, Kansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Cole worked at Securities America, Inc. and Compass Financial Resources. Outside of financial advising, Cole is involved in IT work and part-time employment with DoorDash. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad affiliate network.

Dean Callison is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has prior experience at Woodbury Financial Services, First Heartland Consultants, and his own firm, Callison & Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he provides philanthropic consulting to charitable organizations and donors. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios that range across multiple asset classes.

Michael Mccaw is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Mccaw has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at ALDI Inc. for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bryan Buczek is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Duratek Polymer Coatings and Patriot Coatings, as well as service on the Shelby County Board of Education. He is also involved with StrageiX Insights LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation primarily through third-party portfolio strategists and offers additional services such as financial planning, insurance products, and trust custody services.

Bailey Walls is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab, based in Leawood, KS, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Walls held positions at Renaissance Financial and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by extensive research and centralized operations.

Hannah Cowan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She worked at Central National Bank for six years before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she manages income from a family farm in Gardner, KS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm oversees approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kimberly Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 39 years of industry experience, including long tenures with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Kenneth Marker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016. He serves as a board member of the Pleasant Valley Farms Homeowners Association in Overland Park, KS. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines research and analytics with modern portfolio theory principles to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.