Thomas Walther is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Liberty, MO, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations with 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with New York Life Insurance and Nylife Securities since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, Walther acts as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program types, including fee-based advice and co-advisory relationships, with a focus on tailored recommendations and a predominantly non-discretionary asset management approach.

Kevin Hennessy is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Country Club Financial Services, Inc. and his own firm, Hennessy Investment Advisory Services, LLC. Based in Kansas City, MO, he has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp. since 2017. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm utilizes model-driven and asset allocation strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs, managing approximately $4.07 billion in client assets through a large network of advisors and multiple portfolio programs.

Andrew Beaugard is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Forrest T. Jones & Co. Inc. dba FTJ Retirement Advisors since 2005, where he also serves as a Regional Director involved in health and life insurance sales and services for retired Missouri educators. Prior to joining PlanMember in 2020, he was with National Pension & Group Consultants, Inc. for eight years. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, complemented by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Kevin Nekuda is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 7 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at GWFS Equities, LTS, and Bank of America. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. Its integrated service model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Rex Swartz II is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1995. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of investment programs, utilizing a mix of strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Diane Ryan is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has been advising clients at Advised Assets Group, LLC since 2016. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Joseph Simmons is a CFP® at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Moneta, he worked in the airline industry for American Airlines and Sabre, and has experience in the luxury watch sector and academia at the University of Kansas. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Partner-led team structure with a centralized Investments Department, focusing on asset allocation and manager due diligence, and offers specialized services for clients with complex needs.

Abigail Stockman is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower, she worked at Falcon Wealth Advisors for eight years and at Liberty University for two years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and portfolio construction strategies.

Sandra Chism is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2002. Ms. Chism serves on the boards of the National Organization of Investment Professionals and the Kansas City Securities Association, both nonprofit entities focused on education and community engagement. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment services, including asset management, consulting, and retirement planning.

Phillip Newton is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Gwfs Equities, Inc. and American Century Investment Services, LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning, serving a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Jeffery Kline is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Enterprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Hillsong Kansas City, and Thrivent Financial. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a partner-led team approach with a centralized Investments Department and utilizes an open-architecture, multi-criteria selection process that includes active due diligence and proprietary multi-strategy funds.

David Cuba is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of DKKT Holdings LLC, a holding company. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a variety of managed portfolio programs, utilizing both strategic and dynamic investment approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Tyler Geiman is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has worked at Falcon Wealth Advisors since 2022. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing proprietary research and a diverse set of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jonathan Holland is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Cetera Advisors LLC. He is also the owner of Pinnacle Planning, an LLC used primarily for recordkeeping. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.

Madeline Crawford is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Hightower since 2018 and previously held roles at Barkley Evergreen & Partners/Crossroads Communication and Garmin International. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers with a focus on portfolio construction across various investment vehicles.

Zachary Pruitt is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command in various capacities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a personal sales business on eBay. First Command Advisory Services serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Michael Rogers is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Creative Planning since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Brewer Science Inc. from 2011 to 2017. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates an e-commerce business called Micro Collective LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach with an emphasis on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and integrated retirement plan services.

Colleen Carmitchel is a financial advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at North Pointe CPA Group, North Pointe Wealth Advisors, and Cornerstone CPA Group. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and various institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and concierge offerings. The firm uses a Partner-led Team model supported by a centralized Investment Department and emphasizes diversified, multi-asset allocations along with ongoing monitoring.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Kansas City, MO. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. Since 2011, he has worked with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Johnson serves as a bank/trust officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across the firm’s insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust platforms. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Donald Lueke is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with AE Wealth Management, LLC. He has served in various leadership roles at Heritage First, Inc. since 2005 and has been with AE Wealth Management since 2020. His outside activities include teaching educational workshops at the PREPARE Institute and involvement with the Society for Financial Awareness, a nonprofit promoting financial literacy. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and supports third-party RIAs through sub-advisory and model-licensing arrangements, managing approximately $49.8 billion in assets across a large client network.