Marchelle Alexander is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Todd Acuff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, following a 17-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. He is based in Kansas City, MO. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and market simulations.

Jeffrey Tipton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab entities since 1998. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary strategies and a centralized operational platform.

Melissa Zitter is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Prior to her advisory career, she spent nine years as a homemaker. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Aaron Froehlich is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera, Healthy Foundations Financial, and Alcon. Froehlich has also operated a sole proprietorship, Aaron's Reffing, for 11 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven approach to investment implementation, offers access to third-party asset managers, and facilitates insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Jennifer Dunklin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Liam Porter Insurance Agency and State Farm Vp Management Corp. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad range of services such as proprietary research, market-making, and securities-backed lending programs.

Mary Swanson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Marketing and Investment Committee for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City. Stifel serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

John Cuddy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed and Harpos. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a freshman basketball coach at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School in Lees Summit, MO. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Dolan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in North Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Edward Jones and a total of five years in the industry. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Grant Thornton LLP for four years. 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 wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jordan Tucker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at American Century Investment Services Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paige Fowler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and is based in Kansas City, MO. 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.

Chris Athey is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and its related entities since 2011. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation and serving approximately 477,000 clients.

Gianfranco Timotei is an advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in financial services in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, his work experience includes roles outside the financial industry and time as a student. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Keaton George is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Partners Financial Group and Mitchell Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience with DoorDash, Inc. and held academic and community roles related to Kansas State University and Baldwin City Recreation Commission. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Scott Eastman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Mammoth Inc, Uptown Theater, and American Century Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jason Berve is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gladstone, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Independent Financial Group, LPL Financial, and CUSO Financial Services. He is also affiliated with Mazuma Wealth Management as a financial advisor. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Glenda Fiegl is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Katharine Eck is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Parkville, MO, where she has worked since 2018. She has seven years of industry experience and is also a partner in an event management company, Fifteen Zero One, LLC. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was involved with Hope Faith Ministries and Wildtree. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network and offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLife Securities LLC, and OWLFI RIA LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the hospitality industry as part of the Tannin Wine Bar and Kitchen. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kaleb Stoppel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked in various educational roles including positions at the Park Hill School District, Wichita Public Schools, William Woods University, and Olathe Public Schools. Outside of his advisory work, he is the author of a book on mental health and occasionally speaks on mental health awareness, drawing from his personal experience as a survivor of a school shooting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.