William Gerard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles prior to joining Morgan Stanley, including positions at A Veteran's Valet, Rockhurst University, and LAZ Parking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and a range of advisory programs.

Samuel Heggs is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Century Investment Services, Inc., Earl Enterprises, and Kansas City Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor relationship and specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Archie Kangethe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and began his career at Citigroup Global Markets in 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Maasai Investments, LLC, which involves property management and business development, and he is also associated with Mosquito Squad, a pesticide control advisory business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm uses a structured financial planning process with firm-approved tools and offers diverse investment and planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, Jones is involved in selling loan products and home security services through affiliated companies and owns a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.

Amber Griffis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with experience dating back to 2002. She works with high net worth individuals and their families, developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Her focus areas include college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and women and wealth. Amber holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bradley University and maintains several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She has served as the Kansas City alumni ambassador for Bradley University, served on the board of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Kansas City for four years, and served on the finance committee of the Shadow Glen Golf Club. In addition to her professional commitments, Amber participates in community activities including the American Cancer Society-Relay for Life in Olathe, KS, City Union Mission, Harvesters, and Life Mission Church. She enjoys golfing, music, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Todd Le Sage is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, CFD Investments/TKL Wealth Strategies, and DST Securities prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Christine Malmgren is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and currently works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and proprietary market models.

Jeffrey Akright is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allstate and BOK Financial Securities. Outside of financial advising, he works in logistics as a package handler for United Parcel Service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning using a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Lindsey Marquis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones and holds the Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Co. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and operates an SEC-registered advisory program managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is notable for its extensive advisory network and affiliated capabilities beyond standard advisory services.

Amy Theisen is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously spent 21 years at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Thiele is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. He volunteers on the Investment Steering Committee for Lee's Summit Community Church in Missouri, assisting with the church's investment decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Greta O’very is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches Basic Investing as a Life and Leisure instructor at Johnson County Community College. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Thiele is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles outside the financial sector, such as at First Impressions Hair Salon and Chick-fil-A. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Sibbing is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lees Summit, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Roth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support client financial plans.

Matthew Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and CarMax, as well as brief employment in several other sectors. He has also been involved with the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps. 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 range of individual and institutional clients.

Eliot Rowland is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Century Investments for seven years and at GWFS Equities, Inc. for three years before joining Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab in 2025. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment programs.

Conner Teahan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He utilizes a methodical approach to wealth management that considers various factors including balance sheets, risk tolerance, family dynamics, personal priorities, long-term aspirations, and changing fiscal conditions. This comprehensive analysis enables him to collaborate with clients in developing personalized financial strategies. His expertise covers corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Teahan holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas. He has earned multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has received national recognition, being named to Forbes' "Best in State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 to 2021 and as one of "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" from 2018 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Teahan enjoys basketball, cooking, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Cole King is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of Group One Wealth Management based in Leawood, Kansas. With experience dating back to 2012, Cole specializes in helping clients and their families simplify complex financial lives by developing personalized strategies aligned with their goals and priorities. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Cole works closely with clients to identify and prioritize objectives such as estate planning, investments, tax efficiency, wealth transfer, and retirement income, transforming these into clear, actionable plans while building trust and fostering long-term relationships. Cole holds a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is also actively involved in community organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Knights of Columbus, and Pheasants Forever. Cole resides in Overland Park, Kansas, with his wife, Emily, and their four children, and enjoys spending time outdoors, coaching his children's teams, and engaging in activities like hunting and fishing.

Darrin Hughes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.