Malcolm Knowles is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Liberty, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014 and previously at Wheeler's Plumbing Heating & Cooling Corp. from 2012 to 2022. 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 select retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Elizabeth Hartung is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Creative Planning since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Hartung Insurance and works as a stylist for a women's clothing retailer. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in assets. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by a range of supplemental investment options and integrated retirement plan services.

Kyle Whalley is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 17 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in recreational farming and hunting through ownership of a farm in Liberty, Missouri. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through over 650 advisors. The firm offers services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan management, utilizing a committee-driven investment approach and a range of tailored portfolio solutions.

Samuel Shore is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Madison Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant debate coach at Greenhill School and officiates amateur ice hockey games. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a platform-centered approach combining proprietary and third-party model portfolios, discretionary asset management, and financial planning services.

Douglas Nelson is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning since 2011, following eight years at Valic Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Nelson lectures at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on topics including retirement planning and professional practices, and serves as a head boys varsity basketball coach. He also provides financial counseling to reserve component servicemembers and explores risk management strategies through an independent contractor role. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and corporate and ERISA retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers.

Heather Kline is a financial advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Chinquapin Trust Company from 2016 to 2023 and was self-employed from 1995 to 2023. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and concierge offerings. The firm uses a partner-led team structure and an open-architecture investment process emphasizing asset allocation and manager due diligence.

Matthew Lazor is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning in Kansas City, MO since 2021. His prior roles include positions at SBSB Financial Advisors and Northwestern Mutual, as well as time spent at Virginia Tech and FJY Financial. Creative Planning provides wealth management and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, supporting clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive retirement plan advisory services.

Gerald Starbuck is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various capacities including accounting and tax services through his CPA practice, G.R. Starbuck & Co P.A., since 1981. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent for fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning solutions using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Leslie Tonkin is a CFP® professional with experience at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC and KPMG. Leslie has worked in various roles across industries including finance, consulting, and education since 2016. 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 uses a partner-led team structure with a multi-criteria selection process and manages proprietary multi-strategy vehicles alongside specialized services for clients with complex needs.

Daniel Armstrong is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Overland Park, KS. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 20 years of industry experience. Armstrong has advised with Assets Group since 2015. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, including point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Christopher Graham is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Capital Management and is the founder of JC Grason LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales. Outside of his financial career, Graham serves as an elder and treasurer at Redemption Bible Church Inc., overseeing spiritual and financial responsibilities. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a platform-centered approach combining internally managed, third-party, and advisor-managed models to deliver various investment and consulting services.

Jamie Disterhaupt is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Infinitas and Mitchell Capital Management Co, and has experience in various roles including at Missouri State University and Renaissance Financial. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of adviser support services, including managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custodial services.

Richard Witherspoon is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWN Securities Inc. since 2013 and was previously with Lincoln Investment for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed insurance agent. GWN Securities provides advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning options. The firm utilizes a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and employs both strategic asset allocation and tactical market-timing approaches in its investment programs.

Abigail Morrow Lanning is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lockton Investment Advisors and related Lockton entities. Prior to her advisory career, she was employed at the University of Kansas for over a decade. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by various portfolio management techniques and private market investments.

Jennifer Mcbee is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC, where she has worked since 2025. Prior to joining AE Wealth Management, she spent ten years at Nuance Investments. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach that integrates model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

David Haik is a financial advisor with SPC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Infinex Investments, INVEST Financial Corp, and Bankers & Investors Co. He also operates a financial services practice under the name DMH Financial Solutions in Overland Park, KS. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services, employing a range of discretionary and nondiscretionary strategies tailored to client needs.

Matthew Brooks is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and AXA-Equitable, as well as service in the U.S. Army Reserve. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail clients through Empower Premier IRA and brokerage accounts. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Jack Berhorst is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. in Kansas City, MO, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at American Century Investment Services and Waddell & Reed. Berhorst also holds an insurance agent license and sells fixed life, health insurance, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs a mix of discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios grounded in asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, with some programs incorporating market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Grant Knowlton is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2019. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, he worked at George K. Baum & Company from 2014 to 2019. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Kansas City, MO. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, emphasizing fiduciary standards and both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Adam Bramley is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Bank, Principal Trust Company, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance since 2022, with prior roles at Citizen's Bank and Trust and Icma Rc. Outside of advising, Bramley is co-owner of a mobile repair business and serves on the pastoral council and as projects director for St. Charles Borromeo Church and School. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.