Michael Di Santo is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work history at Empower Financial Services, SmartAsset, Angi, and DST Enterprise Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Christian Lewis is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at American Century Investments and American Century Investment Services Inc. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning, serving a large participant base with a higher client-to-advisor ratio than many peers.

Lori Schumann is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Olathe, Kansas. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 18 years of industry experience. Since 2015, she has been advising at Assets Group LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services mainly to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates within plan lineups designated by plan sponsors.

Jeffrey Wilcox is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Olathe, KS. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Since 2013, he has been affiliated with Jw Advisory Group. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

Timothy Disette is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Trinity Planning Group since 2012, where he is also an owner. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Black Acre Farms, LLC, which manages a recreation property. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside model portfolios managed by Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team.

Curtis Yohon is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he has worked since 2001. He also has experience with The Advocates since 2024. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Gregory Day is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Shawnee, Kansas, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2001 and Kestra Advisory since 2016. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors and employs multiple management platforms alongside third-party solutions.

Luke Scott is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Renaissance Financial since 2010 as well as prior positions with Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services. Scott also serves as an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Brett Jergens is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Overland Park, KS, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and having seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Tortoise Capital Advisors and operates several financial services businesses, serving as Chief Investment Officer for Prosperity Advisors LLC and Prosperity Network of Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Pierre Badertscher is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and First Heartland Capital Inc. Badertscher is a co-owner of SECURITY FINANCIAL Inc., an S-corp involved in the sale and distribution of insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options and third-party solutions.

Peter Carr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an assistant basketball coach for the boys basketball program at Baldwin USD 348. 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 strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Franklin Santos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arnold, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FBL Financial Group, Charles Schwab, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Bank of America. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic recommendation processes.

Taylor Cole is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Olathe, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Taylor worked at Securities America, Inc. and Compass Financial Resources. Outside of finance, Taylor is involved in IT work and has part-time experience with DoorDash. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jared Wirsig is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2003 to 2026 before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services in 2026. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing collaborative financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and educational seminars, with a focus on recommending investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

Kelly Arias is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior experience includes roles at Comprehensive Retirement Solutions, Innovest Financial Partners, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Arias serves as a member of the Financial Planning Association chapter's public relations committee, where she writes and edits personal finance articles and participates in public media appearances. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, featuring discretionary and non-discretionary program structures and a variety of investment options.

Matthew Hovey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning and Waddell & Reed Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Dean Callison is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term tenures at First Heartland Capital, Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he provides philanthropic consulting, assisting nonprofits and donors with strategic giving. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and diversified portfolio construction using both proprietary tools and third-party platforms.

Kara Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked for The Prudential Insurance Company of America for a decade and held positions at Symetra Life Insurance Company and Symetra Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Bestmark Express in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research and model portfolios.

Schuyler Gregory is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience including roles at Falletti Financial and teaching at Pittsburg State University. His background also includes involvement with Pittsburg State University’s Men’s Basketball program and work in retail management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income plans through a centralized consulting team.

Bryan Buczek is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in the coatings industry and served on the Shelby County Board of Education. He is also associated with StrageiX Insights, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.