Karen Kieff is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of Independence First United Methodist Church in Independence, MO. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Bret is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1998. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jessica Bacon is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Leawood, KS, bringing six years of industry experience. She worked at Aflac from 2016 to 2018 before joining Merrill in 2018. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Danielle Yonker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Belton, Missouri. She holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including six years at Church & Dwight Inc. Outside of finance, Yonker teaches dance at a studio in Raymore, instructing students from age 3 to adult. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Esselman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commerce Brokerage Services, Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services INC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies.

Jo Anna Prince is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Caliber Wealth Management, Compass Planning Group, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., and Spectrum Wealth Advisors. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Johnathon Lemons is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, and has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at UBS Financial Services and involvement with the University Venture Fund Crossroads and the University of Kansas. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and global resources to tailor financial plans and portfolio management.

Debra Pedersen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Skylar Wine is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Their prior work history includes roles at Act Wealth Management, LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, Skylar has been involved with volleyball clubs and camps. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Simonton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at The Lost Cajun and The Keller Pointe. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and Global Investment Committee resources.

Jason Kurz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pleasant Hill, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Rachel Voss is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Aaron Dzik is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he spent seven years with the Shawnee, KS Police Department and three years at Hallbrook Country Club. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Todd Hawkins is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Blue Springs, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior business experience includes ownership of Hawk Auto Sales LLC from 2011 to 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and asset management separate.

John Allen is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the renovation planning of a building at First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support its advisory and planning services.

William Riddle is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Century Investment Services, Inc., and the Waddell & Reed Steve Hellon Book of Business. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset, model-driven investment approach supported by centralized supervision and custody.

Sam Sabaugh is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Renters Warehouse and Better Homes and Gardens. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including discretionary portfolio management and research from its Chief Investment Office.

Angela Mc Andrews is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the power of attorney for her husband. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Jones is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. Jones has previously worked at Pentrust Wealth Management, LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advising, he owns a law practice focused on document drafting, entity formation, and corporate legal services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm uses asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management alongside third-party investment solutions.

Jonathan Klassen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Klassen is involved as Vice President of his family's commercial printing business, Klassen Enterprises, and serves as a co-trustee for family property holdings in Claremore, Oklahoma. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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 United States.