Craig Novorr is a financial advisor at Paragon Capital Management LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Paragon since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of family trusts and holds a real estate broker license. Paragon Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management combined with financial planning and estate-planning support. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and tailored portfolios across a range of asset types, with a notable role within the Schwab Advisor Network and Schwab Advisor Marketplace.

Kyle Sanders is a financial advisor at Mader & Shannon Wealth Management in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 credential with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Mader & Shannon since 2011. Mader & Shannon Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an active management approach focused on individual securities traded on major U.S. exchanges and also offers specialist services such as expert witness testimony.

Victor Semenov is a financial advisor at Convergence Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Edward Jones. Prior to his financial career, he spent several years in education at Heritage Christian Academy and Johnson County Community College. Convergence Financial provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis to build tailored portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management alongside retirement plan consulting and access to third-party asset managers.

Nicholas Allen is a financial advisor at Craft & Sage Wealth in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Outdoor Bank for one year and has nearly a decade of experience prior to that in roles not specified. Craft & Sage Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach that integrates various analytical methods and offers discretionary portfolio management along with oversight of third-party managers and real estate investment analysis.

William Mc Crea is a financial advisor at Convergence Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab for 18 years. Outside of his primary role, he operates as a financial advisor under the d/b/a Ramos Group for investment advisory activities. 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, offers retirement plan fiduciary services, and manages client assets across a 24-advisor team with multiple office locations.

Luke Ross is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, he was a full-time student for sixteen years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a minority member of RW Capital LLC, a bookkeeping business in Overland Park, KS. Canvas Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and private real estate funds. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory and acts as Administrative Manager for private real estate funds, managing investments and administrative tasks for qualified clients.

Jacob Chadick is a financial advisor at RDA Financial Network with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including The Roth Companies, Inc. and United Planners Financial Services. Chadick also serves as Director of Operations and Wealth Management Advisor at The Roth Companies and holds a non-variable insurance agent license. RDA Financial Network serves individual and institutional clients offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of discretionary portfolio management, third-party sub-advisors, and proprietary strategies overseen by a Wealth Management Committee.

Brandon Blankenship is a CFP® certificant with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Triune Financial Partners, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Vectra Private Bank affiliated with Zions. Outside of his advisory work, he conducts occasional private sales of collectible items he personally owns. Triune Financial Partners serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, providing discretionary portfolio management, planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with particular use of Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) funds.

Brian Gloe is a financial advisor at Craft & Sage Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Premier Financial Partners, MML Investor Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship providing group medical and life insurance services. Craft & Sage Wealth offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a model-driven investment process that combines quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis, and provides portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and real estate investment analysis.

Joel Huet is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at White Sand Wealth Management since 2019 and previously held roles at Open Road Wealth Management and MoBank Private Wealth. He serves as a council member on the Children's Mercy Hospital Planned Giving Council and is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. White Sand Wealth Management is a five-advisor firm managing approximately $172.4 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and businesses. The firm uses a blend of passive and active management with both fundamental and technical analysis to create portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and tax considerations, with ongoing oversight and reporting.

Kelly Stephenson is a financial advisor with Insight Financial Services in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Securities America, Inc. and National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Girl Scouts troop leader. Insight Financial Services offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and third-party asset managers, managing approximately $213.8 million in assets as of December 31, 2025.

Tyler Moison is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Elevated Retirement Group, Advisors Excel, Target, and Waddell and Reed. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell insurance, dedicating part of his time to that activity. Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing investment management, financial planning, and IPS preparation. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis and offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a network of independent advisors.

Matthew Rodgers is a CFA® charterholder with 8 years of industry experience. He has worked at Nova R Wealth, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent one year at Stephens Inc. before starting his career at the University of Arkansas. He holds the Series 66 designation. Nova R Wealth, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities with wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers to construct client-specific portfolios guided by goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Steven Franke is a financial advisor at Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Atwood & Palmer since 1996 and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Atwood & Palmer serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, and institutional clients by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and concierge services. The firm manages discretionary accounts using both fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes and coordinates with outside professionals to integrate clients’ financial lives.

J Hartzler is a financial advisor with Triune Financial Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Triune since 2017 and also operates a pro bono financial planning service, providing planning and budgeting assistance to individuals and families at no charge. Triune Financial Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a largely passive, asset-class investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with discretionary portfolio management guided by written Investment Policy Statements.

Jason Anderson is a financial advisor with Equity Wealth Partners, LLC in Independence, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years before joining Equity Wealth Partners in 2022. Anderson serves in fiduciary capacities such as trustee and personal representative. Equity Wealth Partners is an eight-advisor team managing over $250 million in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers integrated wealth management combining discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, using a fundamentally driven, generally long-term investment approach focused on diversified, low-cost funds alongside individual securities.

Lasandra Rice is a financial advisor at Freestate Advisors LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Freestate Advisors since 2017, as well as Retirement Income Strategies, LLC since 2016. Outside of finance, she owns and operates LLR Fitness, LLC, a personal training business, and is a partner in DDown Transportation, LLC. Freestate Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on macro-level, research-driven asset allocation and portfolio construction using ETFs and model portfolios, offering both benchmark-aligned and tactical strategies to manage risk and customization options when needed.

Bart Spachek is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Securities LLC in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cornerstone Securities since 2015 and also operates Bart Spachek Inc. since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he directs Reign Benefits Consulting, where he conducts sales of fixed, indexed, and life insurance products and provides consulting services to a former Allstate insurance agency. Cornerstone Securities LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, private corporations, trusts, estates, and pension plans through a team of advisers who develop portfolio strategies and offer asset management, third-party advisory program selection, and financial planning services.

Greg Humphreys is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Securities LLC with a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Harris and Hart LLC, G.E.H.A., Black & Veatch, and Seaboard Foods. Cornerstone Securities LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, private corporations, and pension plans through a team of advisors. The firm offers IAR-directed asset management, third-party advisory program selection, and financial planning, managing approximately $210 million in discretionary assets.

Brooklyn Maldonado is a CFP® professional at Legacy Financial Strategies, LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Legacy Financial Strategies in 2024, Brooklyn worked at Stepp & Rothwell, Inc. and State Street. Legacy Financial Strategies, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $952 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis and constructs globally diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, serving around 635 client relationships through a multi-advisor team.