Conner Teahan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He utilizes a methodical approach to wealth management that considers various factors including balance sheets, risk tolerance, family dynamics, personal priorities, long-term aspirations, and changing fiscal conditions. This comprehensive analysis enables him to collaborate with clients in developing personalized financial strategies. His expertise covers corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Teahan holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas. He has earned multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has received national recognition, being named to Forbes' "Best in State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 to 2021 and as one of "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" from 2018 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Teahan enjoys basketball, cooking, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Darrin Hughes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Canyon Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Canyon worked at Raridon & Associates for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Johnathan Ryan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he spent five years in full-time education at Rockhurst University and four years at St. Pius X Highschool. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Benjamin Seibold is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as positions at the University of Denver Golf Club and the Denver Wedding Rental Company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, which combines non-discretionary client guidance with access to affiliated discretionary managed accounts.

Jonathan Morton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2026 after roles at Prairie Ridge Logistics and C.H. Robinson, and previously worked at Whole Foods Market. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Matthew Thompson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing real estate properties through Thompson Real Estate LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients near or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Christopher Pope is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Commerce Bank before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jack Donovan is a financial advisor at Stifel with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Century Investment Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Embrace the Grape, a business he has been affiliated with since 2022. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

David Degoler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Motorola Solutions and Northern Trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor portfolio management and financial planning. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

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.

Teresa Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, following two years at Commerce Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a retail and online store business based in Lenexa, Kansas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Katharine Lew is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ability KC, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Ashley Matthews is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of experience at Edward Jones. She has been with the firm since 2011, based in Leawood, KS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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 three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Alliance Data Systems and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

George Koepp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Raytown, Missouri. He has 19 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and maintains a personal rental property for a family member. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.