Michael Berlau is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Royal Fund Management since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Creative College Consultants, a business focused on providing financial solutions to help pay for college, which he has managed since 2009. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies and also provides services for retirement plan participants, including allocation recommendations and account management.

Paul Watkins is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at RubinBrown Advisors LLC since 2020 and spent 20 years at Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. prior to that. RubinBrown Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan sponsor services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.86 billion in client assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach using model portfolios, tax-aware practices, and third-party technology solutions.

James Dussold is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and shareholder at FAS Corp., where he has worked since 1997. He is also affiliated with Financial Advisory Services Inc., a registered investment adviser. FAS Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $3.08 billion in assets for about 1,470 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment advice to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer-sponsored plans, employing a multi-manager, asset allocation approach under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Reeves is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. and UMB Bank, n.a., having previously worked at LPL Financial and Waddell & Reed. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple managed account programs and operates with a documented suitability review and risk-tolerance process, distinguishing itself through its affiliation with UMB Bank and its role as a municipal advisor.

Stephen Vaughn is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of finance, Vaughn works as a rideshare driver for Uber. American Century Investments Private Client Group offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios managed by internal teams and emphasizes proprietary mutual funds and ETFs while providing detailed quarterly reporting and household account aggregation.

Andrew Goos is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Arvest Wealth Management since 2017 and previously worked at Arvest Bank. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, focusing on asset allocation and strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Andy Holmes is a financial advisor at Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Central Trust Company, Focus Workforce Management, and Great Plains Trust Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a clothing line ambassador for Sunday Swagger. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary asset management, fiduciary retirement plan services, and financial consulting, utilizing a combination of quantitative techniques, fundamental and technical analysis, and third-party platforms to build customized portfolios.

Timothy Underwood is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Brett Reid Wealth Management and GrowStrong Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales and real estate activities through multiple business ventures. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and provides technology and operational support to other advisers through its managed account platform.

Matthew Lord is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Securities, Creative Planning, and other financial firms. 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 preconstructed model portfolios emphasizing strategic asset allocation and diversification, with a focus on affiliated mutual funds and ETFs.

Dainan Swoope is a financial advisor at Copper Financial in Lenexa, KS, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Copper Financial, he worked at Zeck Ford and Select Quote. Outside of finance, he is involved in youth sports as a soccer coach with Refine Soccer Training. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, offering financial planning, brokerage services, and discretionary portfolio management through third-party manager referrals. The firm supports individual and institutional clients and utilizes a model-based advisory approach with fiduciary oversight and regular account reviews.

Lee Musser is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in Overland Park, KS, bringing four years of industry experience. He previously worked at State Street Bank from 2016 to 2022. Musser also holds a dual role at Arvest Bank’s Trust Department. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and tailored strategies to align with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Corbin Tandy is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial, he worked at Eastern Industrial Supplies and held various roles at Samford University and TreeTop Nursery and Landscape. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed insurance agent. 49 Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, investment management, and family office services. The firm follows a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation strategy using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, supported by a large advisory staff and discretionary portfolio management.

Jason Rockman is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Securities Management & Research, Inc., BFC Planning, Inc., Questar Asset Management, and Questar Capital Corporation. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent involved in selling fixed insurance, long-term care, securities, and disability products. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by offering financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm combines individualized planning with discretionary or non-discretionary management and utilizes various account structures and third-party managers through its dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer.

Michael Rode is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with FAS Wealth Partners, Inc., where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at American Century Investment Services, Inc. and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. FAS Wealth Partners provides fee-based advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and banking organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation aligned with clients' objectives and combines internal management with third-party resources, tax-aware strategies, and the use of alternative investments.

Kenneth Vander Hart is a ChFC® with 38 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at CreativeOne Securities, LLC since 2016 and has been with Harvest Financial Group, Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as Vice President of the Clarion Lakes Homeowners Association Board. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a combination of financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.

Jonathan Perrin is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Waterfront Wealth Inc. and Satya Investment Management, LLC, and was employed by the Milwaukee Brewers from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Director of Outreach and Financial Guidance for the More Than Baseball nonprofit organization and is an independent business owner with a direct sales company focusing on health and wellness products. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, individual clients, charitable institutions, and municipalities, offering retirement plan consulting, wealth management, and a wrap fee program. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term, buy-and-hold strategies led by a CFA Chief Investment Officer, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and collective investment trusts with regular monitoring and rebalancing.

Michael Filing is a financial advisor at FAS Wealth Partners, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining FAS Wealth Partners in 2022, he worked at UMB Bank for nine years. FAS Wealth Partners provides fee-based advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and banking organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation aligned with clients’ written objectives and combines internal management with third-party resources, incorporating tax-aware strategies and alternative investment options.

James Kniffen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and has held leadership roles at several firms, including his own entities such as James P. Kniffen Portfolio Management, LLC and Kniffen Consulting, LLC. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based advising approach supported by patented software and combines quantitative metrics with fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis to manage portfolios using both passive and active strategies.

Randall Rhyner is a financial advisor with Smith, Moore & Co. in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Smith, Moore & Co. since 2009. Smith, Moore & Co. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm utilizes both advisor-managed accounts and third-party manager arrangements, with a range of investment options including stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, options, and alternative investments.