John Cheng is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Franklin Templeton Investments and Franklin Templeton/Granite Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a video blog company reviewing collectibles and is involved with a nonprofit organization supporting single parents and those in financial need. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services, including tax-efficient strategies and discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee offerings.

Julio Cerda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Merrill, Bank of America, and Uber Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jason Foust is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Summit Financial Group and operates Frazier DeCamp Financial DBA FDF Wealth Strategies, providing investment and insurance services. Additionally, he owns JFMB Enterprises LLC, a business focused on expense management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Beau Walker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kearney, MO, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, SCI, Three Rivers Hospice, and Make12 Church. Outside of his advisory work, he manages rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Hayden Mitchell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at United Parcel Service, Hy-Vee, Texas Roadhouse, and Lees Summit North High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Brenda Gooderl is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Andrea Uptegrove is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2006 and has a concurrent affiliation with U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. since 2000. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets activities.

Juan Ortiz Cadena is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Alliance Data Systems and has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of finance, he serves as a managing member of a home remodeling and rehab business. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Gregory Guemmer is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously held roles at Money Concepts Capital Corp. for 10 years and has been involved with Benefit Planning since 1987. In addition to his advisory work, he conducts seminars related to his business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Isaac Mitchell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BE Wealth, Yale University, Commerce Bank, and UPS, alongside extensive experience in public education from 2001 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Cynthia Moore is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience, including 22 years at LPL Financial. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family business focused on a local gift basket company, where she assists with marketing, assembling products, and managing payments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Teri Craig is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the treasurer for Brookwood Elementary's PTA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Teresa Turner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment programs and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tiffany Owens is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011 and spent a year at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Outside of her advisory role, Owens is active in multiple charitable organizations, serving on the boards of Harvesters – The Community Food Network, The First Tee Greater Kansas City, the J. L. and E. C. L. Foundation, and the Lake Quivira Foundation, among others. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Gabriel Harrington is a Financial Advisor with Merrill, serving on The Plaza Team in Kansas City, MO. He works with clients to plan for their futures by understanding their current circumstances and goals. Clients seek his advice and guidance for practical, meaningful financial strategies, and he focuses on providing long-lasting solutions tailored to individual situations. Gabriel specializes in areas including education planning, employee benefits planning, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, and tax minimization. He and his team assist busy professionals by offering customized portfolios, tax-efficient planning for individuals and business owners, asset titling consultation, and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America, N.A. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has earned professional designations such as Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Gabriel is involved in community organizations including Cultivate KC and Lead to Read. In his personal time, he enjoys baseball, golfing, music, and watching movies.

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.

Frederick Prewitt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

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.

Eric Vincent is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Fairway, KS, with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for eleven years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship specializing in buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches and also works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Gary Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in local hunting clubs, serving as president of Onanole West Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored financial plans and portfolio management.