James Carlile is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with UMB Financial Services since 2015 and with UMB Bank since 2013. Carlile serves as a director for the Association of Military Banks of America, a nonprofit organization. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee Managed Account Solutions programs and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor affiliated with UMB Bank.

Alan Turner is a financial advisor with American Independent Securities Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company for 16 years before joining his current firm. Outside of advising, he occasionally participates in TV and radio commercials and modeling for greeting cards and newspaper ads. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses an open architecture approach to portfolio management and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

William Webster is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., holding ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Greenberg Wexler & EIG LLC since 2016 and has been self-employed as an insurance broker since 2007. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory, using a combination of portfolio management and third-party sub-advisors.

Alexander Jantsch is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc., having joined in 2026, and previously worked at Arvest Bank and Arvest Wealth Management from 2017 to 2026, as well as DeMarche Associates from 2013 to 2016. Jantsch serves on the board of the Kansas City Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, where he participates in governance and member engagement activities. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, third-party administrators, HSA/VEBA account sponsors, individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, and municipalities. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan consulting, HSA consulting, sub-advisory arrangements, wealth management, and a wrap fee program, with an investment approach emphasizing long-term buy-and-hold strategies overseen by a CFA Chief Investment Officer.

Jeannine Edmonds is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at IHT Wealth Management LLC since 2017. She has also held roles at NVISION WEALTH GROUP, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Edmonds operates a separate wealth management business in Overland Park, KS. IHT Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blended investment approach combining fundamental stock selection with quantitative tools, utilizing diversified model portfolios alongside fixed-income and option strategies.

Ethan Hutcheson is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, having previously worked at firms including Mariner Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and V Wealth Management. The Wealth Consulting Group provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and plan sponsors, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment process combining multiple analytical approaches and offers services through various custodial platforms and sponsored programs, with additional integration of legal-service pathways and sub-advisory capabilities.

Taylor Ahern is a financial advisor with Copper Financial in Lenexa, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Century Investments Services Inc and Reed Performing Arts Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Financial Planning Advisory Board at the University of Missouri-Columbia and participates in selling clothing on Poshmark. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, including those affiliated with CommunityAmerica Federal Credit Union and other program credit unions. The firm provides financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party referrals, model-based wrap programs, and an online Guided Investing option to both individual and institutional clients.

Molly Pfannenstiel is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Oracle (formerly Cerner) for twelve years. Prior to her current role, she was a homemaker for two years. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and consultative retainer services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary and third-party model portfolios, employing a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, options, and select private investments.

David Vos is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Creative Planning from 2018 to 2024. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis to tailor investment strategies, employing both active and passive investments alongside algorithmic portfolio management and legal support services.

Alexander Halsey is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His work history includes roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, AuguStar Life Insurance Company, Summit Pointe Financial Group, Crown Automotive Group, Laird Noller Automotive Group, and he previously taught at Olathe East High School. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains a dual-registration model involving broker-dealer activities.

Thomas Berger is a financial advisor at Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Virtus LLC and the University of Kansas. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, third-party administrators, HSA/VEBA account sponsors, individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, and municipalities. The firm emphasizes long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategies with periodic rebalancing and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Brendon Christy is a financial advisor at Creativeone Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Horter Investment Management, BK Financial, and Personalized Brokerage Services. He also serves as president of Christy Financial Services, LLC, which provides insurance solutions and business consulting. Creativeone Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including proprietary ETF-based models and third-party managers, supported by quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Jordan Mc Gee is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at American Century Investment Services since 2020 and Basys Processing from 2017 to 2020. Prior to his professional career, he was involved with Theta Chi Fraternity. American Century Investments Private Client Group offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a model portfolio approach managed by internal asset allocation and investment teams, primarily investing in proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Jared Anderson is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has served as Vice President of Sales at Market Synergy Group since 2014, where he is also a part owner involved in fixed insurance products. CreativeOne Securities is a multi-advisor firm with 127 advisors that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan fiduciary services for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines project-based planning with ongoing asset management and offers access to third-party managers and a proprietary advisory platform.

Bryan Hays is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at IHT Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at NVISION WEALTH GROUP, LLC and LPL Financial. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—corporate and institutional entities, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, outsourced CIO arrangements, and access to third-party managers, employing a combination of fundamental value screening, quantitative optimization, and periodic rebalancing in its investment approach.

Michael Cajthaml Jr. is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cy Financial, LLC and AE Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a business consultant with Pareto Systems, providing practice management consulting to other financial advisors. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing diverse investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options.

Lalitkumar Dhande is a financial advisor at Copper Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked with firms including UNFCU Advisors and United Nations Federal Credit Union. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with SKI Beer for four years. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, offering financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party manager referrals, model-based wrap programs, and online guided investing. The firm works with both individual and institutional clients, including trusts and foundations, and maintains fiduciary standards while providing a variety of advisory services.

Orlando Martinez is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Century Investment Services, Farmers Insurance, Urenda Tool Company, DST Systems, and the University of Kansas. American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios emphasizing strategic asset allocation and diversification, offering clients access to affiliated mutual funds and ETFs.

Jennifer Simmons is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cherry Co, Scout & Cellar, Madison Senior Living, and Northwestern Mutual. She also worked with the U.S. Soccer Program from 2018 to 2020. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, primarily serving households with modest relationship thresholds. The firm delivers advice through model portfolios managed by in-house teams and emphasizes proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, detailed performance reporting, and household account aggregation.

Drew Sprugel is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC, based in Lees Summit, MO. He has two years of industry experience and has been with Modern Wealth Management since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a passive shareholder interest in a holding company that owns a small local bank in Nebraska, a position inherited from family. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model supported by an Investment Committee and offers specialized services such as ERISA plan management and tax planning through affiliated entities.