Michael Murff is a financial advisor at Oak Road Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Shepard Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Friedline Financial, among other firms. Murff is also co-owner of Luminare Aesthetics and Wellness, a med spa providing facials and aesthetic injectable services. Oak Road Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and pension/401(k) plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $80 million in assets using a customized approach based on modern portfolio theory, primarily recommending ETFs and focusing on both ongoing wealth management and defined-scope planning engagements.

Perry Woolard is a financial advisor with First American Financial Advisors, Inc. in Lee's Summit, MO, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including 38 years running Woolard & Associates. In addition to advising, he is the owner of Woolard and Associates Financial Services, an insurance business offering life, health, and disability products on a commission basis. First American Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and periodic financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement accounts. The firm uses both technical and fundamental analysis and typically manages portfolios with full discretionary authority.

Tracy St. John is a financial advisor with Financial Avenues in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Financial Avenues since 2010. Financial Avenues serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses, offering fee-only financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio management that emphasize diversified, tax-conscious portfolios primarily composed of passively managed index funds and ETFs.

Kristin Terranella Gumina is a financial advisor at Ryan Poage & Co. in Kansas City, MO, with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Ryan Poage & Co. since 2010 and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2011. Outside of advising, she is also a notary public. Ryan Poage & Co. provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and income needs.

William Grainger is a financial advisor at HDQ Wealth in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to HDQ Wealth, he worked at Stoak Management LLC and has experience in various roles including e-commerce and education. HDQ Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, qualified retirement plans, and business entities with fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach and manages a diverse range of investment instruments, offering both discretionary portfolio management and oversight of third-party managed accounts.

Andrew Matz is a financial advisor at Oak Road Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 license and previously worked at Cypress Point Wealth Management and Spire Outsourcing. Prior to his advisory roles, he was a student at Texas Tech University and worked in the Sedalia 200 School District. Oak Road Wealth Management serves individual clients—including high-net-worth households—and pension/401(k) plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, hourly consultations, and pension consulting. The firm uses customized Investment Policy Statements, modern portfolio theory, and primarily recommends ETFs, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary management and co-fiduciary services for retirement plans.

James Werner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Snider Talbot Financial Planning LLC since 2014 and previously worked for the City of Parkville from 2011 to 2017. Snider Talbot Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment advice primarily to individuals and couples, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, groups, and small businesses. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with most managed accounts handled on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Lea is a financial advisor at Java Wealth Planning with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Vallenwood Financial Services LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved in martial arts instruction through New Star Martial Arts LLC and serves as Worship Arts Director and Executive Director of Finance at Lakeland Community Church. Java Wealth Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a passive, model-portfolio approach using Vanguard and BlackRock funds and emphasizes fixed fee structures alongside educational seminars and client teaching engagements.

Richard Talbot is a financial advisor at Snider Talbot Financial Planning LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 credential with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Snider Talbot Financial Planning since 2007. Snider Talbot Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment advice mainly to individuals and couples, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, groups, and small businesses. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold strategy focused on strategic asset allocation and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, generally managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with client approval required for transactions.

Ryan Poage is the principal of Ryan Poage & Co. in Kansas City, MO, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® certification and Series 63 license. Prior to founding Ryan Poage & Co. in 2006, he has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2011. Ryan Poage & Co. serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerances and time horizons.

Sara Stiles is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Rise Retirement, LLC and has held positions at Two West Capital Advisors LLC and The Leaders Group Inc. Stiles is also involved in several business ventures related to tax, accounting, insurance, and financial advisory services through her ownership and management roles in multiple RISE-affiliated firms. Rise Retirement, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment strategies and provides unique services such as in-house pension plan administration and public educational workshops.

Donald Stonebarger is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Greystone Capital Partners Group LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Woodbury Financial Services, and Questar Asset Management. He is a member of the Lake Quivira Investment Club, where he participates in monthly discussions on individual stock portfolios. Greystone Capital Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans with financial planning, investment and wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis, tailoring portfolios to client-specific risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs.

Terry Black is a CFA® charterholder and principal at Black Capital Management, LLC, with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Black Capital Management since 1987. Black Capital Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, employee benefit plans, and corporate investment funds. The firm manages balanced and equity portfolios focusing on equities, fixed income, and cash equivalents, primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Theodore Perez III is a financial advisor at Tax Favored Retirement with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including APS Ventures, LLC and Harrison Capital Management. Perez is also the owner of TP3 Holdings Inc, a holding company. Tax Favored Retirement serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on reducing risk and volatility while aiming to increase returns through portfolios primarily composed of stocks and bonds, using both fundamental and technical analysis.

Jonathan Moore is a financial advisor at Financial Avenues with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at several firms, including FP Solutions RI and Ellevate Advisors. Financial Avenues is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses with financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $148 million across 94 client relationships and emphasizes diversified, cost-efficient index funds and ETFs with regular rebalancing.

Jerry Snider is a financial advisor at Snider Talbot Financial Planning LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Snider Talbot Financial Planning since 2007. Snider Talbot Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment advice primarily to individuals and couples, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, groups, and small businesses. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, typically managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with client approval required for transactions.

Kirby Demoss is a financial advisor with Divvi Wealth Management in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Ivy Distributors, Inc., and Colligo Group LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent and a member of a holding company providing general consulting services. Divvi Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and business owners, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) plan services. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory and provides access to third-party managers and educational seminars.

Jonathan Dold is a financial advisor at Lakeshore Wealth Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wise Wealth, LLC, Banc of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of life, accidental, and health insurance. Lakeshore Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm uses a tailored approach that includes asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term strategies, often employing unaffiliated sub-advisors to manage specialized portions of client portfolios.

Chelsea Hatchel is a financial advisor at Derks Financial, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Derks Financial since 2021. Her prior experience includes a role at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. beginning in 2015. Derks Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management across a range of investment types.

Tomas Jacobsen is a financial advisor with Snider Talbot Financial Planning LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has a long tenure with the Lawson R-XIV School District, where he has worked since 1997. Snider Talbot Financial Planning serves primarily individuals and couples, as well as groups and small businesses through tailored financial-education sessions. The firm offers fee-only financial planning and ongoing asset management with a focus on low-cost, no-load mutual funds and ETFs within a long-term buy-and-hold approach, requiring client approval before executing transactions.