William Gassen is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at CrossFirst Bank, BOK Financial, and US Bank. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Armahn Hadjian is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2019 before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Hadjian serves as a program director and instructor at Kansas State University’s Olathe Campus and owns a vending business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Mark Hall is a financial advisor at Stifel with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2012. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

David Voysey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career spanning over three decades at the same firm, having joined in January 1992. He is a founding member of the VFC Group and focuses on helping clients develop and implement strategies to achieve their personal financial goals. Alongside his partner Scott, David holds the Retirement Benefits Consultant title, providing specialized services to business owners and corporate professionals involving Qualified Retirement Benefit Plans, Non-Qualified Executive Plans, and Health Savings Plans. David’s expertise includes Divorce Transition Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Institutional and Corporate Benefit Services, Personal Retirement Planning, and Tax Minimization, among other areas. Supported by his team, he integrates various aspects of an individual’s financial profile into comprehensive wealth management plans. His professional credentials include the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) designations. David earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Washburn University. He has been recognized in the Financial Times 401 Retirement Advisors list in 2015 and Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2019. Outside of work, David enjoys adventure sports, golfing, music, and skiing.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Kearney, Missouri, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Good Life Advisors, LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Edward Jones. Smith also operates Good Life Advisors, LLC, an independent registered investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is a nationally registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Thomas Pittala is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UMB Bank, UMB Insurance Inc, UMB Financial Services Inc, Commerce Brokerage Services, Inc., and Waddell & Reed. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Katherine Daughtrey is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Kansas City, MO. She holds a Series 66 designation and began her advisory career in 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, she worked at Jack Cooper Transport and was involved with several Catholic Church organizations. 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 covering topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and business continuation, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Kelley Horigan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Prior to that, she was associated with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Horigan also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for several investment-related trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates advanced modeling tools.

Ellen Booth is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is a passive partner in a family farm business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Larry Toole is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 1988. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that informs asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Jerry Fuller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kansas City, MO, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Hise is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Hise Lowry Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management, leveraging nearly three decades of experience in wealth management. He specializes in serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit institutions, focusing on comprehensive strategies that include investment management, estate and tax planning, philanthropic giving, and business succession. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Active in the Kansas City community, James chairs the Youth Volunteer Corporation and serves on the Finance Committee of the Village Presbyterian Endowment Trust and the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. He has previously served on the Shawnee Mission East Booster Board. Outside of his professional and community roles, James enjoys biking, boating, fishing, football, golfing, running, skiing, yoga, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Lynn Mader is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020. Her prior experience includes roles at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, Axa Advisors, and Mid Star Lab. Additionally, she was involved with the YMCA for 19 years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Shawn Etzenhouser is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and CommunityAmerica Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jacob Wedekind is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Liberty, Missouri, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner and manager of two LLCs that hold and manage investment real estate properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and business continuation without including implementation. The firm emphasizes goal-based planning combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

Thomas Grossman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with busy, successful clients seeking to delegate their financial affairs to simplify their lives and pursue meaningful goals. Thomas specializes in providing forward-thinking financial strategies and customized wealth management solutions tailored to clients’ unique needs and aspirations. His areas of expertise include education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and small business strategies, among others. Thomas focuses on practical guidance that addresses issues such as asset titling to mitigate risk, creating consistent retirement cash flow, optimizing professional benefits, and structuring wealth for long-term preservation. He draws on Merrill’s extensive advisory and investment capabilities to support his clients’ financial success. Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Saint Mary and has earned professional credentials including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he is involved in community volunteering and spends time with his family, enjoying activities such as football and watching movies.

David Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joanne Mcknight is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services with a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Sean Harman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC before joining Raymond James in 2017. He maintains active business entities related to his prior practice names but devotes minimal time to them. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs for municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Aaron Hill is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles across education and service sectors prior to joining LPL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.