Paul Richards is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signator Investors, Inc. and Phoenix Life. Richards also acts as a life insurance agent outside of his advisory work. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses technology-driven portfolio construction and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

James Yanez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management, based in Overland Park, KS. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in property valuation and held positions outside the financial industry. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separation between the two.

Gregory Brummitt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of advising, he owns a business focused on buying pallets and reselling items online. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Kevin Stone is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Country Club Trust Company, Missionsquare Wealth Management, and American Century Investment Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Allen Stiegemeyer is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing partner of Luca Taxes LLC, which provides CPA, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Shannon Sundberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Independence, MO, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has six years of industry experience, including seven years with Truman Heartland Community Foundation before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Andrew Powell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and has previous experience at Geico, Lowes, Radiant Life Church, YMCA of Colorado Springs, Mexican Villa, and Arc of the Ozarks. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separate managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Teresa Steele is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with firms including Woodbury Financial Services, National Planning Corporation, and OSAIC. Steele is an elected board member of several local organizations in Independence, MO, including the Independence Chamber of Commerce and Truman Heartland Community Foundation, where she contributes to finance and scholarship committees. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Gary Eldridge is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017, following a 19-year tenure at Boston Financial Data Services. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in food delivery services through DoorDash. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and offers clients opportunities to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Lisa Shaw is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 36 years of experience in investment and financial services, beginning her career as an investments trader for a large bank trust department before becoming a financial advisor in 1995. Lisa joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006 and focuses on serving high-net-worth clients with advanced wealth management topics such as portfolio management, retirement planning, risk management, tax minimization, charitable and estate planning, and planning for closely held business owners and executives. Lisa holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). She is also registered for Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66 FINRA registrations and is a registered insurance agent. Lisa earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Iowa State University and completed CPWA® coursework at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, along with international business studies at the London School of Economics and the University of London. In addition to her work with clients, Lisa volunteers for her church, St. Peter's Church, and various community organizations including Literacy KC and the Central Exchange. She has also been involved with the Bayer Community Advisory Panel and served on the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Alumni Board and the ISU Alumni Organization. Lisa spends personal time with her family and pursues interests such as boating, gardening, interior decorating, music, running, skiing, swimming, and traveling.

Dara Truax is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. from 2014 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Arthur Perry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Based in Kansas City, MO, Perry’s career has been entirely within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary investment models as part of its process.

Kevin Mc Clelland is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Blue Springs, MO. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Brett Brennan is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, National Planning Corporation, and Mike Martin Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, he owns a real estate brokerage and operates a tax preparation service, as well as an online shipping business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Ryan Kliethermes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Independence, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for KE2 Therm Solutions, INC. from 2010 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Sweatt is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, business owners, and professionals to help them make informed financial decisions aligned with their personal goals and values. His areas of expertise include executive and equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Through a personalized planning process, Benjamin assists clients in navigating financial questions related to wealth accumulation, retirement, investment management, and concentrated stock positions. He provides ongoing guidance to help clients adjust their strategies as their circumstances evolve. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas and has earned the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his approach, he emphasizes building trust and understanding each client's unique motivations to offer tailored financial advice.

Skyler Wheeler is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, US Bank, Servpro, Farmers Insurance, the University of Kansas School of Business, and The Vitamin Shoppe. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Longly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with Merrill and Bank of America specialists to provide his clients with financial advice and wealth management services. His role focuses on helping investors make informed decisions with their wealth today, tomorrow, and for future generations. Christopher advises a broad and diverse client base across the country, including young and old, rural and urban, married and single individuals. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, ESG investing, and individual and corporate investment strategy. One specific area of focus is advising physicians and their families, drawing on his personal experience as the spouse of a Kansas City physician to address their unique financial challenges and opportunities. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska and a Master's Degree from the University of Missouri System. Christopher has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His professional affiliations include past leadership roles as President and Trustee within University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) organizations. In his community, he serves as Cubmaster for Pack 3381 at Corinth Elementary and as a Stroke & Turn Official for USA Swimming. His personal interests include biking, camping, cooking, gardening, gymnastics, running, spending time with family, swimming, and traveling.

Steven Hellon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 38 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term engagements with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers, alongside his current affiliation with LPL Financial since 2021. He is also involved with RDSH, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes unrelated to advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to various model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Melanie Roark is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously spent five years at American Crane & Tractor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.