Dakota Warnken is a Series 65-licensed advisor with experience at Modern Wealth Management, LLC since 2024. Prior to joining Modern Wealth Management, he worked at Commerce Trust Company, Conway Investment Research, and Prime Capital Investment Advisors. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans using a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of strategic allocation and tactical adjustments.

Blake Lopez Bierwirth is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Iowa State University. He is co-chair of the young professionals committee of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce, where he assists in planning events and local volunteer activities. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm delivers solutions primarily through a platform relationship with Envestnet and integrates advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Tylor Mensik is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining American Century Investment Services, Inc., he worked in roles at Chewy, Price Chopper, Summit Funding, PrimeLending, and the University of Saint Mary. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm delivers advice through model portfolios managed by internal investment teams and emphasizes proprietary funds, quarterly performance reporting, and household account aggregation.

Susan Bartlett is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining CreativeOne Wealth and Financial Life Matters in 2023, she worked in the energy sector, including roles at Evergy and Kansas City Power and Light. Bartlett is president of Living Your Best Life, LLC, a consulting and coaching business focused on planning, business development, and speaking engagements. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and a variety of investment strategies.

William Mcinnes is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., where he has worked since 2017, and previously worked at Shadowstone Partners. He is also the President and CEO of McInnes Group, Inc., a business specializing in employee benefit counseling. Additionally, Mcinnes serves as Vice-President of the Board at the Kansas City Autism Training Center and is a board member of Saint Luke’s Foundation. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services nationwide through independent member firms and financial professionals, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a broad range of services including investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory, supported by both portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisors.

James Boldt is a financial advisor at LexAurum Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining LexAurum Advisors in 2022, he worked at Allstate Insurance Co for 12 years and has been involved in his own financial firms since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of a property management company. LexAurum Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and emphasizes diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory, including the use of low-cost ETFs and proprietary model allocations.

Michael Haggerty is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Copper Financial in Lenexa, KS, where he has worked for over two decades. His prior experience includes a role at CommunityAmerica Credit Union since 2023. In addition to his advisory work, Haggerty serves on several boards, including the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City and NACUSO, and holds leadership roles within CommunityAmerica-related entities. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, offering financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party managers, model-based wrap programs, and online guided investing. The firm supports both individual and institutional clients and emphasizes fiduciary advisory relationships with due diligence on third-party managers.

Jacob Barnes is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at FAS Wealth Partners, Inc. He has been associated with Financial Advisory Service, Inc. and FAS Corp. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential rental property in Kansas City, Missouri. FAS Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $3.08 billion in assets for around 1,470 clients through a team of 24 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and investment-advice services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing asset allocation and a combination of manager- and fund-level strategies.

Grant Trimble is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at V Wealth Advisors LLC, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth soccer coach for the Kansas City Surf Soccer team. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as a range of institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a multi-team platform supported by both in-house and third-party resources.

Bradley Lawing is a financial advisor with Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC in Leawood, KS, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prevail Strategies, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and previously operated Lawing Financial Inc. Lawing serves as vice president and a 15% owner of Prevail Strategies, LLC, an affiliated insurance agency, and is treasurer of the Lawing Family Foundation. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and retirement-plan fiduciary services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, and business owners. The firm customizes portfolios using fundamental, factor, and quantitative optimization methods overseen by an Investment Committee and offers integrated consulting and business-oriented planning services.

Andrew Ramos is a financial advisor with Convergence Financial in Prairie Village, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 22 years before joining Convergence Financial and LPL Financial in 2024. Ramos serves as Chief of Staff in the US Army Reserve, a role he has held since 2005. Convergence Financial offers investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, and various organizational clients. The firm utilizes strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis to build customized portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside retirement plan consulting and access to third-party asset managers.

Timothy Groebl is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, OneDigital, V Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers customized strategies, including ESG and faith-based options, supported by proprietary technology and a broad range of affiliated services.

Paul Andres is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC and Lf Wealth Advisors, LLC, and has been involved with Affinity Program Partners, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an owner and agent at Affinity Program Partners, which offers insurance products and services. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides discretionary asset management, fiduciary retirement plan services, and financial consulting, employing a combination of quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis to build customized, risk-based portfolios.

Andrew Stafford is a financial advisor at Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lawing Financial, Inc and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and a partial owner of Prevail Strategies LLC, where he also works as an independent insurance agent. 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, using a combination of quantitative techniques, fundamental and technical analysis, and third-party platforms to build customized, risk-based portfolios.

Benjamin Kisner is a financial advisor with Prairie Capital Management Group, LLC in Kansas City, MO. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Prairie Capital and five years at Prairie Capital Management Group. Prairie Capital Management Group advises high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a multi-manager, multi-strategy approach, develops investment policy statements and asset allocation plans, and selects and monitors third-party portfolio managers.

Lamont Chandler is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2006 and owns Chandler Financial Group, which provides insurance and annuities services. Outside of finance, he owns a construction company and serves on the boards of local construction industry nonprofit organizations. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC offers investment advisory and related services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through multiple account platforms and programs.

Diane Dercher is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at RubinBrown Advisors LLC since 2020 and previously spent nine years at Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. Her current role is based in Leawood, KS. RubinBrown Advisors LLC serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice, with a notable focus on tax-aware strategies and integration of third-party technology solutions.

Erica Rice is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Edward Jones and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she writes a bi-monthly health-focused newsletter called Root & Rise. CreativeOne Wealth provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing various investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and select private investments.

Bennett Long is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently with FAS Wealth Partners, Inc. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, Securities America Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 client objectives and utilizes both internal and third-party portfolio management, supported by research tools and tax-aware strategies.

Randy Schaller is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC, where he has been since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Prism Financial Group, L.L.C., SMART401K, LLC, and Searcy Financial Services, Inc. Aprio Wealth Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment techniques such as asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and technical analysis, and maintains ongoing account monitoring with at least annual reviews.