Stephen Black is an investment advisor representative at Cooper McManus with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and VSR Financial Services among others. Black serves as president of the Leawood Rotary, a community volunteer organization. Cooper McManus provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer plans. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment approach using a variety of securities and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Morgan De Shazer is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining CreativeOne Wealth in 2019, De Shazer worked at Walmart and Pittsburg State University. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individual clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm uses a blend of proprietary ETF-based core models, third-party managers, boutique equity managers, and option-based strategies, supported by quantitative, fundamental, and modern portfolio theory analyses.

David Przybylski is a financial advisor with Smith, Moore & Co. in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Smith, Moore & Co. since 2009. Smith, Moore & Co. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, investment consulting, and model-portfolio solutions. The firm employs a multi-team approach using both advisor-managed accounts and third-party manager arrangements, overseeing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets.

Charisa Dodd is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Stratford Commons Memory Care Community, Avila University, Johnson County Community College, and De Soto High School. American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios emphasizing strategic asset allocation and diversification, primarily investing in affiliated mutual funds and ETFs.

Adam Lenartowicz is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining 49 Financial, he held positions at Kansas State University, Burns & McDonnell, Kanakuk Kamps, and Scheels. He is also an insurance agent affiliated with the Financial Independence Group. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and investment management. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach, using proprietary and third-party model portfolios with an emphasis on client behavioral coaching.

Jacob Cole is a financial advisor at Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Spin! Pizza. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary asset management, fiduciary retirement plan services, and financial consulting, employing a combination of quantitative techniques, fundamental and technical analysis, and third-party managers to build customized, risk-based portfolios.

M Arty Pfannenstiel is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been affiliated with CreativeOne since 2016 and Change Path LLC since 2017. Pfannenstiel provides support for clients’ insurance needs on a limited basis, including life insurance and annuities, without active solicitation. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and consultative retainer services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and options.

Forrest Cook is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CreativeOne Securities, LLC since 2012. He is the owner of Cook Financial Group, which offers fixed insurance sales. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm combines project-based planning and ongoing asset management with fundamental and cyclical security analysis, providing clients access to both proprietary advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Brian Abbott is a financial advisor with Creativeone Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Abbott is involved in Medicare sales and mortgage loan origination, as well as serving as a notary. Creativeone Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm employs a mix of proprietary ETF-based core models, third-party managers, boutique equity managers, and option-based strategies.

David Koehler Jr. is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Waddell & Reed, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved with Kansas City Bier Company as a server and bartender. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion through a multi-team approach, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and third-party managers.

Victor Semenov is a financial advisor at Convergence Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Edward Jones. Prior to his financial career, he spent several years in education at Heritage Christian Academy and Johnson County Community College. Convergence Financial provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis to build tailored portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management alongside retirement plan consulting and access to third-party asset managers.

Jason Harrison is a CFP® and CFA® with 11 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at FAS Wealth Partners, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent eight years at UMB Financial Services. FAS Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm with 24 advisors managing approximately $3.08 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and banking organizations, offering portfolio management and financial planning services guided by asset allocation and a combination of manager- and fund-level strategies.

James Milazzo Jr. is a financial advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in accident and health, life, and variable insurance products. Axxcess Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and governmental entities. The firm focuses on customized, multi-asset portfolios and provides services both directly and through its Axxcess Customized Portfolio Platform, which offers middle- and back-office support for other registered investment advisers.

Darius Rawlings is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and has been dually employed by Arvest Bank and Arvest Wealth Management since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Rawlings works part-time as a weekend server at Nicklaus Golf Club. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach incorporates multiple analysis methods and emphasizes asset allocation and customized strategies aligned with client objectives and risk tolerances.

Kathryn Hadley is a financial advisor at IAMS Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Calton & Associates, Inc. and KCD Financial, Inc. Hadley is also involved with First Capital Group, Inc., where she focuses on sales of fixed annuities and office administration. IAMS Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily offers discretionary portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with an asset-allocation approach.

Barry Koster is a financial advisor at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and has been with Kornitzer Capital since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on tax preparation. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients and serves as investment adviser to the Buffalo Funds mutual fund series. The firm’s investment approach relies on internally generated research from a team including CFA charterholders, employing long-term, low-turnover strategies across balanced, equity, and fixed-income mandates.

Jordan Rehagen is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Copper Financial with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Comparion Insurance Agency, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Assurity Life Insurance Company. Copper Financial serves credit union members and offers financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party referrals, and a model-based wrap program. The firm works with individual and institutional clients, acting as fiduciaries and conducting due diligence on portfolio managers.

Mark Rubin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with CreativeOne Securities, LLC since 2021, following roles at ChangePath, Inc., Waddell & Reed, Inc., Cetera Financial Group, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and VSR Financial Services, Inc. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs through a network of 127 advisors.

Caleb Padgett is a financial advisor at Copper Financial with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commerce Bank and Commerce Brokerage Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a food delivery driver for Doordash. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, offering financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party manager referrals, and model-based wrap programs. The firm accepts both individual and institutional clients and operates with a fiduciary advisory model supported by dual registration as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser.

William Mc Crea is a financial advisor at Convergence Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab for 18 years. Outside of his primary role, he operates as a financial advisor under the d/b/a Ramos Group for investment advisory activities. Convergence Financial provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis, offers retirement plan fiduciary services, and manages client assets across a 24-advisor team with multiple office locations.