James Knapp Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has worked with LPL Financial and has also taught investment-related subjects at Johnson County Community College since 2016. Additionally, he contributes as a financial columnist and author for several publications and owns a business unrelated to finance called ATHENA FC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Paul Richards is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signator Investors, Inc. and Phoenix Life. Richards also acts as a life insurance agent outside of his advisory work. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses technology-driven portfolio construction and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Frederick Prewitt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

James Yanez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management, based in Overland Park, KS. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in property valuation and held positions outside the financial industry. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separation between the two.

Eric Vincent is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Fairway, KS, with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for eleven years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship specializing in buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches and also works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Shana Scicluna is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Prairie Village, Kansas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm catering to more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gary Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in local hunting clubs, serving as president of Onanole West Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored financial plans and portfolio management.

Matthew Heitmann is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked for 10 years. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Mission, KS. 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 and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gregory Brummitt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of advising, he owns a business focused on buying pallets and reselling items online. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Kevin Stone is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Country Club Trust Company, Missionsquare Wealth Management, and American Century Investment Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kenneth Orlonzo Hedrington Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and J.P. Morgan, among others. Outside of advising, he authored and self-published a children’s book. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational capabilities.

Brady Larson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Instacart as well as engaging in independent insurance agency work. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, with various portfolio management options and tailored strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Shannon Sundberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Independence, MO, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has six years of industry experience, including seven years with Truman Heartland Community Foundation before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Andrew Powell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and has previous experience at Geico, Lowes, Radiant Life Church, YMCA of Colorado Springs, Mexican Villa, and Arc of the Ozarks. 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separate managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Leanne Wasleski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016, with a brief gap between 2017 and 2024, and has prior involvement with Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Teresa Steele is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with firms including Woodbury Financial Services, National Planning Corporation, and OSAIC. Steele is an elected board member of several local organizations in Independence, MO, including the Independence Chamber of Commerce and Truman Heartland Community Foundation, where she contributes to finance and scholarship committees. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Joseph Melookaran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Prairie Village, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, all with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he has authored a memoir. 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 financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to proprietary and third-party research.

Landon Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, G4S Secure Solutions USA, Amazon.com, Inc., and six years of service in the U.S. Army. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Gary Eldridge is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017, following a 19-year tenure at Boston Financial Data Services. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in food delivery services through DoorDash. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and offers clients opportunities to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Jessica Hayes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding the Series 66 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent consultant for BeautiControl, works as an independent consultant for Arbonne, and is a partner in Yard Love, a business specializing in yard sign rentals for special occasions. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.