Jeffrey Jenkins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2004 and Midwestern Financial Group since 2001. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of advisors and a range of operational and research tools.

Carlos Nino Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2025 and has prior experience with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Merrill, together 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dewanda Lacy is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked for Oracle (formerly Cerner) for 19 years. She also holds the position of Operations Manager at Spencer Financial, where she supports registered advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Dustin Green is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2014 and serves as CEO and co-owner of Spencer Financial Services Inc., where he focuses on financial planning, consulting, and account management. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a task force member with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

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.

Mckayla Stutz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. Prior to joining Schwab, she held positions at Landry's Seafood House and Universidad de Belgrano. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments.

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.

Herbert Buchbinder is a financial advisor at Stifel with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner of BFI LLC, a family limited partnership used for estate planning purposes. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

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.

Victoria Luke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Parkville, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and starting her advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education and customer service roles, including positions in the North Kansas City School District and at DoorDash. Outside of finance, she previously managed a board game cafe. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

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.

Gabriel Mccubbin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed for seven years. Gabriel serves as a for-profit board member of Timberhill River Bend Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Carson Burke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Independence, MO, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at the State Policy Network and the California Policy Center, and spent six years with the Jewish Community Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. 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.

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.

William Cocking is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealth|KC, Boyer Corporon Wealth Management, and Kansas State University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives employing a variety of investment strategies.