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.

Samuel Bass is a financial advisor at RSG Investments LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at AE Wealth Management and Country Financial. Bass is also involved with Retirement Solutions Group, Inc., where he engages in annuity, life, and Medicare sales. RSG Investments, LLC manages approximately $140.5 million and serves individuals, trusts, retirement and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management through a combination of direct portfolio management and model portfolio solutions, incorporating fundamental, technical, and tactical strategies.

Emily Petty is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Windward Private Wealth Management Inc. since 2016. Windward Private Wealth Management provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals and pension/profit-sharing plans, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment process with diversified asset allocations and combines portfolio management with tailored financial planning services, including tax, retirement, estate, and insurance planning.

Michael Shields is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Waterfront Wealth Inc. since 2012 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC. Waterfront Wealth, Inc. is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $890 million for around 730 clients through a team of nine advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and other advisers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and institutional sub-advisory services.

Jonathan Booze is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at ONE Advisory Partners, LLC. He has worked at Sanders Booze & Co since 2003 and co-founded Sanders Booze Capital Advisors, LLC in 2008. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Booze serves as an of-counsel attorney for a law firm in Johnson County, KS, providing legal analysis and support since 2016. ONE Advisory Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm offers written financial plans, portfolio monitoring, trade implementation, and a Virtual Family Office that coordinates financial, tax, and legal professionals.

Alex Miller is a CFP® with three years of industry experience and currently serves as an advisor at Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Canvas Wealth Advisors in 2025, he worked at Creative Planning, LLC from 2022 to 2025. His background includes a variety of roles outside finance, including work at Scissors & Scotch and involvement with Kansas State University. Canvas Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and private real estate funds. The firm manages approximately $713 million in client assets and emphasizes diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory, often delegating investment authority to outside managers while maintaining oversight.

Ryan Brooke is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Searcy Financial Services, Inc. and Allos Investment Advisors, LLC, where he has held roles since 2016. Ryan is based in Overland Park, KS. Searcy Financial Services, Inc. offers integrated wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and foundations, managing approximately $514 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and provides portfolio management and operational support to affiliated and other adviser clients.

Cynthia Wysong is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at BCWM. She has worked at Boyer & Corporon Wealth Management since 2012 and was previously with Equitable Advisors from 2009 to 2012. Outside of advising, she works as an auctioneer assistant several times a year. BCWM provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutions. The firm emphasizes a balance between portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing multiple analysis techniques and a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Peter Sowden is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, MO since 2006. Atwood & Palmer provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and concierge services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, and institutional clients. The firm manages discretionary accounts with individualized investment policies and applies both fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes.

Nathan Mikoleit is a financial advisor with Midwest Financial Group LLC in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at Midwest Financial Group since 2021 and has prior experience with Gradient Advisors LLC, Security Benefit, and Washburn University. Outside of advising, Mikoleit is involved in several business ventures, including serving as Managing Member and President of Mikoleit Agency, LLC, and owning businesses in marketing, automobile accessories, and the restaurant industry. Midwest Financial Group serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach with globally diversified portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, tailoring strategies to clients' risk profiles and objectives.

Kelly Holloway is a financial advisor at Freestate Advisors LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at North Pointe Wealth Advisors, Lumia Wealth, and Cornerstone CPA Group. Outside of his advisory role, Holloway provides accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountant. Freestate Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach focused on macro-level asset allocation and risk modeling, utilizing ETFs and model portfolios with options for both benchmark-aligned and tactical strategies.

John Nagle is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Kavar Capital Partners since 2014 and currently works at Kavar Capital Partners Group, LLC as part of a four-advisor team. Kavar Capital Partners Group, LLC provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines financial planning with portfolio management using a range of investment strategies and vehicles, including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, structured products, and options.

Ralph Wentz is a financial advisor with TFB Advisors, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, and ownership of Tax Favored Benefits Inc, a pension administration firm he has chaired since 1978. TFB Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio and wealth management, and specialized retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $860 million in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Ross Lehman is a financial advisor at Stepp & Rothwell Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Stepp & Rothwell since 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Notre Dame from 2015 to 2017. Stepp & Rothwell serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, consulting, and investment advisory services. The firm uses a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, options, and margin transactions, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary client arrangements.

Joshua Britton is a financial advisor with Financial Partners Group, Inc. in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Fisher Investments, Financial Engines Advisor Center, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Britton Farms, Inc., a farm in Lewis, KS. Financial Partners Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm focuses on tailored asset allocation across multiple investment vehicles, combining various analytical approaches with disciplined rebalancing and incorporates affiliated tax, accounting, and insurance services within its integrated advisory model.

Joslyn Boyd is a financial advisor at Aspyre Wealth Partners with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James and Associates, LPL Financial, and UBS Financial Services. Aspyre Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm integrates traditional advisory services with in-house accounting and human capital consulting, employing a blended active and passive investment approach guided by a dedicated Investment Committee.

Richard Kagy is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Black Knight Wealth Management, LLC since 2021 and has held positions at Vision, Optivise Advisory Services, Foresight Investment Advisors, and OnPointe Advisory and Financial Services. He also operates Kagy Financial, a separate advisory practice, since 2006. Black Knight Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, integrating coordination with clients’ legal and tax advisors. The firm manages discretionary accounts using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analyses, and offers access to a variety of investment vehicles including affiliated private funds.

Joel Reimer is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sound Stewardship, LLC since 2013. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Overland Park, KS. Sound Stewardship, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a service model focused on annual planning, discretionary portfolio management, and periodic reviews. The firm implements customized portfolios guided by client objectives and emphasizes tax-efficient strategies, educational seminars, and Biblically and Socially Responsible investment options.