Christopher Carter is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently working at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc., where he has been since 2011. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals and institutional clients, including non-HNW and high-net-worth investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through internally generated research and manages strategies across balanced, equity, and fixed-income mandates with a generally long-term, low-turnover approach.

Matthew Holt is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at cfd Investments since 2017 and previously spent time with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Holt is also involved in independent insurance sales and Christian Wealth Management. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular consulting. The firm uses asset-class model allocations aligned with risk objectives and provides Biblically Responsible Investing strategies alongside various implementation features.

Brian Dightman is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Dightman Capital Group, Inc. for 17 years before joining Cetera Planning Partners in 2024. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment process focuses on diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, supported by additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Gabriel Jewell is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Northern Trust Securities, Northern Trust Bank, and Advisors Excel. Jewell’s background also includes roles outside of finance at Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Caseys General Store, and Radius Brewing Company. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts using proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, employing a variety of investment methods including modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis.

Rachel Mclain is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having seven years of industry experience. She has been with American Century Investment Services, Inc. since 2018. Prior to that, her work experience includes roles at B & B Bagel, M & H Gas, the University of Missouri, Texas Roadhouse, and Kansas City Wealth Partners. 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 utilizes model portfolios managed by its investment team, emphasizing strategic asset allocation, diversification, and portfolio construction with access to affiliated mutual funds and ETFs.

Joshua Diekmann is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he spent five years with Barber Financial Group. Modern Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management approach supported by an Investment Committee and offers specialized services such as ERISA plan management and tax planning through affiliated entities.

Sarah Pedersen is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at It Works from 2017 to 2019 and has been with American Century Investment Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a resale clothing business through online platforms such as eBay and Etsy. 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 offers portfolio monitoring, tax-loss harvesting, and access to affiliated mutual funds and ETFs, utilizing model portfolios managed by an internal investment team that emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification.

Richard Meyer is a financial advisor at The Wealth Consulting Group with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including V Wealth Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial. Meyer is involved in entrepreneurial activities through Meyer Enterprises, LLC. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm employs a mix of active and passive investment strategies, model portfolios, and algorithmic guided wealth services, supported by a legal and implementation model that includes licensed attorneys and third-party vendors.

Alexis Barling is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Planning Partners since 2019 and previously held roles at Creative Planning and Umb. Outside of financial advising, she serves as Vice President and handles bookkeeping for Brian Barling Painting Inc., an interior decorative painting company. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees with services including investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm offers ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, employing a document-driven planning process with diversified portfolios aligned to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Dennis Mattern is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Client One Securities, LLC and CreativeOne since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an annuity sales director for CreativeOne, focusing on marketing fixed annuity products to financial professionals. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management through its proprietary platform.

Hayden Pudenz is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Modern Wealth Management, LLC and Barber Financial Group. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, Golf Galaxy, Atterbury Student Success Center, and Omaha Country Club. 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, offering investment management, financial planning, and related services supported by an Investment Committee and various portfolio management tools.

Jacob Snyder is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Fidelity Investments. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, employing a variety of investment strategies including modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis.

Michael Rose is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at American Century Investment Services, Inc. since 2005 and is currently affiliated with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. in Kansas City, MO. American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and portfolio diversification through model portfolios managed by an internal Investment Committee, offering clients access to mutual funds and ETFs, including affiliated funds.

Eric Wymore is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and was affiliated with V Wealth Management from 2009 to 2023 before joining WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC in 2023. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers customized investment strategies using a blend of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis, employing both active and passive approaches along with model portfolios and algorithmic services that include tax optimization features.

Aaron Israelite is a financial advisor at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes eight years at Umb before joining BOK Financial Securities and BOKF, NA in 2017. BOK Financial Securities, operating as BOK Financial Advisors, serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, retirement plans, government agencies, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program, supported by research from its affiliate Strategic Investment Advisors, and maintains affiliations with banking entities and municipal advisory services.

Cameron Juhnke is a financial advisor at Dynamic with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, Inc., Waddell & Reed, Inc., HD Vest Investment Services, and K.L. Johnson and Associates. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Prairie Village, KS. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and support for other advisers. The firm emphasizes a long-term, client-specific investment approach and provides technology, compliance, and operational support to unaffiliated registered investment advisers.

Steven Scaletty is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with CreativeOne Securities, formerly Client One Securities, since 2011. Outside of his primary role, Scaletty is president of Secure Financial Services, Inc., where he is involved in fixed insurance product sales, and he also serves as an advisor for Associates Financial Group. Additionally, he is a licensed notary public. CreativeOne Securities is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party managers, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management supported by fundamental and cyclical security analysis.

Benjamin Easters is a financial advisor at Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at KU Athletics and Dempsey's, as well as several years in full-time education. Intellicents Investment Solutions serves retirement plan sponsors, individual clients, charitable institutions, and municipalities, offering consulting and wealth management services. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies overseen by a CFA-designated Chief Investment Officer and manages approximately $9.92 billion in assets across multiple offices.

Austin Alejos is a financial advisor at Smith, Moore & Co. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Smith, Moore & Co. since 2019. Prior to that, his work history includes roles at Paragon Capital Management and several educational institutions. Smith, Moore & Co. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that combines proprietary models, individual advisor portfolio construction, and outsourced managers to align with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Darci Emerson is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2014. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program, offering various portfolio options that include mutual funds, ETFs, municipal securities, and fixed income instruments. The firm utilizes a combination of model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and maintains affiliations with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.