Christopher Calmer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following five years of experience at Umb. Outside of his advisory role, Calmer plays keyboard for worship services at Life Church Northland, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Troy Ganson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Thornton Tomasetti from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community leadership as Pack Committee Chairman for Cub Scout Pack 391 and performs as a singer in a band based in Lee’s Summit, MO. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

James Smith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. He has 16 years of industry experience. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chad Staatz is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 credential and has three years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and has held positions outside the financial sector, including roles at Kansas State University and fitness centers. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexis Buczek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Alexis worked at Guild Mortgage Company and held positions in education and childcare. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jacob Bolger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Independence, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Edward Jones in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Oracle for four years and attended Rockhurst University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Palacios is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work at Zozimus Agency and internships during his university studies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Catherine Fortier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Edward Jones, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Herbert Buchbinder is a financial advisor at Stifel with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. He is also a managing partner of a family limited partnership focused on estate planning. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kelly Ullom is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Osaic since 2024 and previously at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc from 2014 to 2024. Ullom is also the Assistant Vice President of Kansas City Life Insurance Co. and President of its wholly owned broker-dealer subsidiary, Sunset Financial Services, Inc., where she oversees operations related to the distribution and underwriting of variable insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios and supports various managed-account platforms, leveraging multiple mergers and third-party commercial arrangements.

Wesley Ellwood is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and is also involved with Ellwood Investments LLC. Prior to his financial advisory roles, his background includes positions at Orizon Aerostructures and the Nostrand Avenue Pub. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, using analytical tools to support client goals, and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Matthew Flax is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. He serves as a finance committee member for Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lee’s Summit, MO. 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 various advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Carson Burke is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at the State Policy Network and the California Policy Center, and was involved with the Jewish Community Center for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Douglas Filipovits is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in financial advisory roles, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and is a co-owner of Focused Asset Management DBA Garrison & Associates/The Tax Shoppe, where he manages a tax and accounting business. Outside of finance, he serves as a middle school football coach and defensive coordinator at Indian Woods Middle School in the Shawnee Mission School District. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Derrick Evans is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and Arvest Bank before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various management options.

Andrew Plemons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFS North America, Spotlight AR, and Triune Financial Partners, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Cynthia Kennedy is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., having previously worked at KDH Advisors, LLC, Commonwealth Financial Network, and American Tax Advisors of KC, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting implementation through its advisory programs and affiliated firms.

Logan Carpenter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lees Summit, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including at the University of Central Missouri and Utah Valley University, as well as in the food service industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Kierstin Green is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She currently works at Edward Jones, having joined the firm in 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Invesco, Riskalyze, Morningstar, and other investment firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Michael Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016 and 2017, respectively. 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, including 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 discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop financial plans.