Nicole Bowen is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for four years and Waddell & Reed Inc. for ten years. Bowen is based in Overland Park, KS. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual clients, corporate and business clients, retirement plans, and other entities through a nationwide network of Investment Advisor Representatives and independently operated Member Firms. The firm offers a range of advisory services including investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and sub-advisory services, utilizing multiple sponsored platforms and third-party managers.

Stephen Vaughn is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of finance, Vaughn works as a rideshare driver for Uber. American Century Investments Private Client Group offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios managed by internal teams and emphasizes proprietary mutual funds and ETFs while providing detailed quarterly reporting and household account aggregation.

Justin Dusselier is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at firms including Professional Financial Concepts LLC and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as vice president of the Greenview Ridge Homes Association. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and referrals to third-party money managers through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, employing a variety of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis.

James Kniffen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and has held leadership roles at several firms, including his own entities such as James P. Kniffen Portfolio Management, LLC and Kniffen Consulting, LLC. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based advising approach supported by patented software and combines quantitative metrics with fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis to manage portfolios using both passive and active strategies.

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.

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.

Cole Stein is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Colter Heckman is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Copper Financial Network, LLC and CommunityAmerica Credit Union. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a range of portfolio management tools.

Salvatore Lavely is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Shawnee, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Absolute Wealth Management and Prudential-affiliated firms. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing advisor-directed models and third-party platforms such as Orion Portfolio Solutions and TownSquare Capital. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches to portfolio allocation and emphasizes risk management and tax-efficient strategies.

Christopher Rett is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently affiliated with Modern Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Barber Financial Group, Richard W. Paul & Associates, LLC, and Financial Strategies Group DBA NY Life Securities. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales with Midwest Financial Consultants and has provided program administration and data entry consulting since 2007. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $10 billion in assets across approximately 94 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of model portfolios, third-party managers, and tactical allocation strategies.

Paul Ward is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at IHT Wealth Management since 2017 and previously was with NVISION Wealth Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of Friends and Family Homes, a mortgage and real estate services business. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm combines fundamental stock selection with quantitative and optimization tools, offering diversified model portfolios and advisor-enhanced algorithmic investment options through a network of approximately 153 advisors.

John Lawrence is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Proequities, Inc. and Insurance Designers of Kansas City. He is also the founder and president of Camino Consulting, LLC, an insurance brokerage specializing in wholesale life insurance. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement customized investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management for retirement plan participants.

Linda Patterson is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with CreativeOne Securities (formerly Client One Securities) since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, Linda serves as a volunteer member of the Overland Park Tree Board and is involved in book proofreading and editing for a financial services-related business. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines project-based planning with ongoing asset management, utilizing fundamental and cyclical security analysis, model asset allocations, and access to third-party manager programs.

Jeffery Wagner is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AE Financial Services, UMB Financial Services, and Waddell & Reed, among others. Wagner is also associated with AE Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides investment advice. Madison Avenue Securities offers investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting and support for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for around 14,000 clients and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various advisory models and third-party managers.

James Guyot is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. and Lighthouse Financial Strategies, where he has worked since 2007. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in selling fixed insurance products. Creative Financial Designs serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and employer retirement plans with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm utilizes asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers various strategies, including Biblical Responsible Investing, with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Daniel Stewart is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America, Summit Brokerage Services, and running his own business, Professional Financial Concepts LLC, where he serves as president. He is also a partner in Stewart and Johnson Consulting LLC, working on institutional insurance placements. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager referrals. The firm offers a range of programs and strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory supervision and model-based allocations, managing over $5.5 billion in client assets as of 2024.

Tracy Shinn is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Shinn has 28 years of industry experience and has worked extensively with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2009. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various investment advisory programs.

Mark Pratt is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., AAA Life Insurance Company, and Power Quality Improvement. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Shaun Dwyer is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at firms including GWFS Equities, Inc. and HinzJJ, LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within client plan lineups, supported by Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Mark Agre is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. He is also co-owner of Clever Works, LLC, a private entity created to hold and sell patents under the business name SleepElevation.com. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, while providing operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support.