Susanne Meyer is a financial advisor at Nicholson Meyer Capital Management, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Nicholson Capital Management, Inc. since 2009. Meyer serves on the investment committee of the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City, contributing to investment oversight for the foundation benefiting women and girls in the area. Nicholson Meyer Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm specializes in globally diversified portfolios and offers services to pension and government entities, supported by Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services.

Donald Hubbs is a financial advisor with Private Wealth Consulting, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Wealth Consulting since 2026 and has also been with Seacrest Wealth Management since 2012. Private Wealth Consulting provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, managing approximately $259 million across 140 client relationships.

Jennifer Nicholson is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Nicholson Meyer Capital Management, Inc. She has been with Nicholson Capital Management, Inc. since 1988. Nicholson is a member of the advisory board and investment committee for the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City and chairs the finance committee for the Northwest Foundation supporting Northwest Missouri University. Nicholson Meyer Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm constructs globally diversified portfolios using equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, and is notable for its work with pension and government clients alongside its formal retirement-plan program.

Leonard Hempen is a financial advisor with GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at GreenLeaf Financial Network since 2018 and has longstanding involvement with Planners For Financial Success, where he performs tax preparation and accounting services. Hempen also serves as a board member for Bear the Care, Inc., a nonprofit focused on veteran job assistance, and is corporate secretary for Animaux du Vin, a wine importing company. GreenLeaf Financial Network provides investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, families, trusts, and select corporate clients. The firm utilizes multiple analytical methods and varied investment strategies tailored to client objectives, with services delivered primarily through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives.

William Hudnall is a financial advisor with PCG Wealth Management in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at PCG Wealth Management, LPL Financial LLC, and Symphonic Financial Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he has practiced law as an attorney since 1999 and is involved with MPHlex, LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. PCG Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes a long-term, customized investment approach using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, along with a specialized focus on retirement-plan services and fiduciary responsibilities.

Matthew Eilert is a financial advisor at Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, LLC, EdgeHill Venture Partners, and the University of Kansas. Atwood & Palmer provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and concierge services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, and institutional clients. The firm manages discretionary accounts using fundamental and technical analysis across multiple asset classes and coordinates with outside professionals to address various aspects of clients' financial lives.

Spencer Jones is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, MO since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Jones serves as Treasurer on the City Personnel Board for the City of Million Hills. Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes individualized Investment Policy Statements and employs a variety of investment strategies across equities, options, fixed income, and alternatives while coordinating with other professionals to address clients’ broader financial needs.

Jon McGraw is a financial advisor with Buttonwood Financial Group, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Buttonwood Financial Group since 2002 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2009 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for several nonprofit organizations, including the Sister City Association of Kansas City and Kansas City Jazz ALIVE, and is involved in managing community-focused commercial and event spaces. Buttonwood Financial Group serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans with comprehensive wealth management and investment services. The firm focuses on personalized asset allocation, multigenerational planning, and integrated tax management, overseeing portfolios through an Investment Policy Committee and offering family-office-style services.

Colten Honigman is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Prosperity Planning, Inc. since 2018, following prior roles at State Street and Goppert Financial Bank. Outside of financial services, he has experience with JDS Detailing and was homeschooled for ten years. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, and retirement-plan rollover guidance to individuals—including high net worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary and nondiscretionary accounts with a broad-based, long-term investment approach across global asset classes, often using index-based funds and incorporating tax considerations into portfolio design.

James Montgomery is a financial advisor at Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Atwood & Palmer since 2017, following a one-year tenure at Charles Schwab. Atwood & Palmer serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, and institutional clients by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and concierge services. The firm manages discretionary accounts using both fundamental and technical analysis across a variety of asset classes and coordinates with outside professionals to integrate clients’ financial lives.

Ryan Noble is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Prosperity Planning, Inc. since 2009 and spent five years at Cetera Advisors LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in North Kansas City, MO. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term, broad-based asset allocation using primarily index-based funds and integrates tax considerations into portfolio design, managing approximately $543 million in assets as of the end of 2025.

Patrick Guilfoy is a financial advisor at Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AE Wealth Management, Advisors Excel, and Duncan Financial Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent offering life and health products. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and estates with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, using proprietary risk-based models and a focus on fixed-income analysis. The firm also provides educational workshops and tax preparation services, and several representatives, including Guilfoy, hold insurance licenses that complement their investment services.

Michael Blackmore is a financial advisor with DMK Advisor Group, Inc. in Kearney, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Stephen A. Kohn & Associates, Ltd. and Parkland Securities. He serves on the board of directors for the East Clay Rotary Club and is involved in managing an 80-acre farm. DMK Advisor Group is a team-based firm managing approximately $130.8 million across more than 500 client relationships, offering portfolio management and investment supervisory services primarily using mutual funds and ETFs. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management and operates as both a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser with a wrap-fee program structure.

Alyssa Hon is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Prosperity Planning, Inc. since 2019 and previously held positions at K&E Flat Work and Missouri Western State University. Alyssa is based in North Kansas City, MO, and is part of an 11-advisor team. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary and nondiscretionary accounts with a focus on long-term, diversified allocation across global asset classes, often using index-based funds and ETFs, and incorporates tax considerations in portfolio design.

Nicholas Hartley is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with three years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Windward Private Wealth Management Inc. since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he has held various positions including roles at Indian Foothills Golf Course and Missouri Valley College. Windward Private Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individual clients and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, primarily employing ETFs and mutual funds, and offers additional services such as tax preparation and college savings plan management.

Justin Locke is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Prosperity Planning, Inc. and previously spent eight years at ProMedica Hospice. Locke also served at Holden First Baptist Church for six years. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on long-term, broad-based asset allocation using index-based funds and may include private placements for qualified clients, managing approximately $543 million in assets as of year-end 2025.

Daniel Kennedy is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mader & Shannon Wealth Management since 2010. He is involved in a non-investment related business, USKK, Inc., which he dedicates time to during evenings. Mader & Shannon Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an active management strategy focusing on individual securities using fundamental and technical analysis, and also provides specialized services such as expert witness testimony.

Bradley Johannes is a financial advisor at Optima Capital LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Premier Network since 2015 in addition to his role at Optima Capital. Optima Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, model portfolios, and analytical methods such as modern portfolio theory and technical analysis, and utilizes AI tools for operational and client service functions.

James Watts is a financial advisor with Prosperity Planning holding a Series 65 credential. His career includes over two decades of service in the US Army before transitioning to wealth management roles starting in 2026. He has worked with Dogwood Wealth Management and Kansas State University prior to joining Prosperity Planning. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolios using a long-term, broadly diversified investment approach across global asset classes, often implemented through index-based funds, and offers specialized services such as divorce financial planning and pension-plan participant education.

Daniel Reiter is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prosperity Planning, Inc. since 2014, with additional experience at Creative Planning, Sound Stewardship, and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an adjunct instructor teaching personal financial planning at Kansas State University and is the owner of a tax preparation and consulting firm, DSR Tax and Consulting, LLC. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term, broad-based allocation across global asset classes using mostly index-based funds and incorporates tax considerations into portfolio design.