Michael Benson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006 and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. 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. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Goede is a financial advisor at Merrill in Kansas City, MO, with 12 years at the firm and 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Philip Forbes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Merrill in Kansas City, MO since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a driver for Uber Technologies Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Steven Loyd is a Senior Resident Director with Merrill, specializing in wealth management strategies tailored to the needs of affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 1994, he has worked alongside a team of specialists to deliver goals-based wealth management through personalized advice and a disciplined investment approach. Steven holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a High School Diploma from Billings Missouri. He emphasizes one-on-one collaboration with clients to develop financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Steven is engaged in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Susan Mccourt is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel since 2012. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. Stifel utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

James Witkowski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Dad & Daughter 5K Run/Walk charity event, assisting with event planning and coordination. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

David Poskin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and the Hill & Mitchell Group LLC. He serves as a precinct committeeman in Johnson County, Kansas. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research support from LPL Research and third-party providers.

Joseph Henson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2022. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he worked with the Platte County Board of Services and the Platte County R3 School District. Outside of his financial advisory work, Henson serves as an official in wrestling events. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan billing program.

Gina Snearly is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017, following seven years at Men's Wearhouse. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a national network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Linda Werner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Brad Beier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has diverse work experience including roles at Amazon, Maryville University, Home Depot, and involvement with local businesses such as Ozark Boat Rentals and Paradise Tropical Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates, to model financial outcomes.

Olivia Cross is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, and previously held positions at Copper Financial Network and North American Savings Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Janice Brandt is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nearly a decade each. She is also Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Sunset Financial Services, Inc., where she oversees compliance requirements. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions and utilizes various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Tyler Bret is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with approximately one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at UBS Financial Services and The University of Missouri Office of Investments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Morash is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018 and has been with OSAIC since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent selling fixed insurance through a separate licensed business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, efficient-frontier analysis, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a range of asset types.

Matthew Jorgenson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Shawnee, KS, holding a Series 66 designation. He has 1 year of experience in the industry, with prior roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Bank of West, Nationwide Insurance, and Verizon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Gage Krieger is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021, following nine years at Waddell & Reed Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in two partnerships: Krieger Investments LLC, focused on real estate financial decision-making, and Advantage Billboards LLC, which owns and operates advertising billboard structures. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and market-making services.

Andrew Janssen is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously served 24 years in the United States Air Force. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Contreras is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Grove Point Investments, LLC, CUSO Financial Services, LP, Ivy Distributors, Inc., and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has also participated in community activities such as serving on the Shawnee Mission North High School 30 Year Reunion Committee. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kyle Winters is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2024. He has prior experience at Mid American Wealth Advisory Group and Winters & Associates, where he has been involved in tax preparation and accounting services. Winters also has a background that includes work in the funeral home industry and security services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by LPL’s research, model portfolios, and third-party portfolio strategists.