Nicholas Walters is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in roles at Kansas State University, Hallbrook Country Club, and within several parks and recreation departments. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eli Ward is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Gauldin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC 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 variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrew Shepard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Shepard owns AES1 LLC, which operates as Shepard Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Kansas City, MO. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services that cover a broad range of needs, from retirement and education to specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with clients choosing how to implement those recommendations.

Paula Porsch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms including Nations Financial Group and Summit Financial Group, and has maintained her own wealth management and financial consulting businesses since 2009. Additionally, she is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, providing financial analysis for divorce settlements. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Michael Ryan is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Nicholas Weber is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. with CFP® and Series 63 credentials. He has worked in the financial industry since 2026 and has previous experience at Country Club Trust Company and Cerner. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to tailor planning and consulting to client goals and supports a wide advisor network with specialized programs and consulting services.

Renee Fields is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and SagePoint Financial, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as president of a nonprofit motorcycle organization, Community Christian Cyclist. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced asset-allocation tools and a range of investment options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Thomas Koppinger is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advising, he consults for Instacart and serves as a parade coordinator for the Mustang Club of Greater Kansas City. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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.

Christopher Hayden is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1984. In addition to his advisory role, Hayden is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selected separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio management with a focus on percentage-based, tiered fees.

Robin Neal is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising clients through LPL Financial in Bonner Springs, KS. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, Neal is a commissioned notary public for the state of Kansas. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both in-house research and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Steven Evans is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in public education for over a decade, including roles at Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools, and Kansas City Public Schools. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joelle Morris is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morris has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018 and previously at Smart 401 K, LLC from 2014 to 2018. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation and managing approximately $326 billion for roughly 477,000 clients.

Robert Follmer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gladstone, MO, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked at Staples Inc/Staples Premedia Services from 2013 to 2019. Outside of advising, he has worked as a rideshare driver for Uber on a supplemental basis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options.

Richard Briscoe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, he worked at firms including Kavar Capital Partners, Foreside Fund Services, Palmer Square Capital Management, UMB Distribution Services, and Scout Distributors. He serves as a committee member for KVC Health Systems Inc., a charitable organization focused on supporting children and families. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Francis Duff is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 46 years of industry experience. He worked at Robert W Baird & Company for 22 years before joining Stifel in 2022. Located in Kansas City, MO, he has a long career in financial advisory roles. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Kay Eckart is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Judy Cox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bonner Springs, Kansas, holding a Series 63 license and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1987. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary and maintains a sole proprietorship business account for her commissions and expenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Andra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Riverside, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a pitching instructor at Complete Game Baseball LLC, a youth baseball academy in Olathe, KS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michele Deroin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 1998. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets services.