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® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 1998. Based in Bonner Springs, KS, Neal also serves as a notary public for the state of Kansas. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

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 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018, following four years at Smart 401 K, LLC. Based in Kansas City, MO, she provides investment advisory services as part of a large team of 470 advisors. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, supports a broad participant base through advisor-led and online offerings, and operates various discretionary and non-discretionary programs overseen by a firm Investment Committee.

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 at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Kavar Capital Partners, Foreside Fund Services, Palmer Square Capital Management, and UMB Distribution Services. Briscoe serves as a committee member for KVC Health Systems Inc., a charitable organization focused on supporting children and families in the Kansas City area. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Francis Duff is a financial advisor at Stifel with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Robert W Baird & Company for 22 years before joining Stifel in 2022. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

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, KS, holding a Series 63 designation 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 business entity for her investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

Amy Elledge is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Leavenworth, KS, with one year of industry experience. She previously held roles outside the financial sector, including positions in healthcare and education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Christopher Teahan is a financial advisor at Merrill in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, George J Shaw Site Rite, and prior employment at the University of Kansas. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform provides access to a variety of financial products and services beyond typical managed account offerings.

William Gassen is a financial advisor at Merrill in Kansas City, MO, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CrossFirst Bank, BOK Financial, and US Bank. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Armahn Hadjian is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2019. Outside of advising, Hadjian is 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 a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

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.

Thomas Pittala is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for UMB Bank, UMB Insurance Inc, and UMB Financial Services Inc from 2008 to 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

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.