Benjamin Panos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in an agricultural business, Steel Bridge Cattle Company LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on financial planning, utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Franz Braun is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked extensively with UMB Bank and its affiliates for over three decades. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and sponsors various advisory programs, including municipal and SIMPLE IRA plan services.

Keith Cash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commerce Brokerage Services, Inc. and Commerce Bank for nine years before joining Central Trust Bank and LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an ambassador for the Kansas City Chiefs, participating in autograph signings. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by extensive research and technology.

Whitney Poettgen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 4 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Salesforce and Cerner Corp. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Keith Allen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background in pharmaceutical sales, having worked at Alkermes since 2019 and previously at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research and model portfolios.

Tiara Harris is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, INC and TR International LLC. Outside of advising, Harris engages in online resale of clothing and products and creates content and affiliate marketing through her LLC, TR International. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Paul Newland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally performs as a professional musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Nicholas Newberry is a financial advisor at Stifel with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2012. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Julia Del Percio is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. She has experience working at several organizations, including Los Corrals, the Kansas City Chiefs, Maloney's Bar & Grill, and Spring Venture Group. Julia is based in Kansas City, MO. 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 strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Skinner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. 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.

Peter R. Carmack is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Keen Technologies as a board member and in other capacities unrelated to investment management. LPL Financial is a national firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Richard Goede is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 39 years of experience in wealth management to his role, focusing on creating personalized financial strategies that align with his clients' long-term goals. Richard offers access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support his clients' financial needs. He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™ since 1989 and earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation in 1990. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Richard received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Missouri Western State College. Committed to community involvement, Richard follows the Merrill tradition of participating in local organizations and dedicates time to volunteering in the community.

Stephanie Ramirez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for nine years at North Kansas City Hospital and its Acute Rehab Unit. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Jasmine Boyden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Wells Fargo Bank for two years. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jason Buzzard is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Pacific Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is pursuing self-publication of his own books. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various asset classes.

Jeffrey Angold is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. He serves on the investment committee of Rockhurst High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Bennett Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he held roles at RTS Inc., Worldwide Express, and Nestel Insurance Agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Mary Ketel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Barrington, IL, where she has worked since 2013, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. She operates Ketel Mountain Excess, LLC, an investment-related business, and is also involved in a lending business in Olathe, Kansas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Amy Beery is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 credential with 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 supported by research and multiple management approaches.

Joshua Svoboda is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, his background includes roles at Home Depot, Truman State University, Meierottos Jewelers, Hy-Vee, and North Kansas City Schools District. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial planning topics without discretionary portfolio management. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan while maintaining the separation of these services.