Resa Thomas is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Collaborative Portfolio Management with over 14 years of industry experience, including a prior role at Capital Portfolio Management. She has been with Collaborative Portfolio Management since 2025. Collaborative Portfolio Management serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting. The firm employs a relative strength analysis and point-and-figure charting approach to create globally diversified portfolios focused on capital preservation.

Vicki Hohenstein is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Freedom Value Partners, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Country Club Trust Company and Tower Wealth Managers, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she is director and secretary/treasurer of a family farm, Cottonwood Flats, Inc. Freedom Value Partners advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering discretionary asset management, limited non-discretionary advisement, and financial planning. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach that incorporates equity, fixed income, and selective use of derivatives within a two-advisor team where both principals hold the CFA designation.

David Larson is a financial advisor at ViaWealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at ViaWealth since 2018, following a tenure at Lake Street Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Larson Building Company, LLC, which he has been associated with since 2013, and BenchMark KC, LLC since 2009. ViaWealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term strategic investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and manages over $241 million in discretionary assets across 91 client relationships.

Johnathan Brown is a financial advisor at Family Legacy Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and also practices as an Estate Planning Attorney at Parman and Easterday, focusing on wills, trusts, and estate administration. Prior to his current roles, he worked at JPMorgan Chase, Stonex Inc., and Synchrony Financial, among others. Family Legacy Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm follows a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, often utilizing model allocations across a range of asset classes.

Vincent Duvigneaud is a financial advisor at M3Sixty Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including FinTrust Capital Advisors and Thesis Fund Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for a medical device company focused on laser spine surgery. M3Sixty Capital advises investment companies and institutional clients, managing several SEC-registered mutual funds and providing separately managed accounts primarily for institutional and high-net-worth investors. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternatives, emphasizing active security selection and tailored portfolio management.

Madeline Bayne is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at StoryOne Family Office and has previously worked at Keel Point, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and Kooman & Associates. StoryOne Family Office serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and comprehensive family office services, including wealth design, trust administration, philanthropic planning, and lifestyle management.

Ron Dietz is a financial advisor at Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Sarver Vrooman in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Calamos Financial Services LLC. He has ownership in R3D3, LLC, a holding company. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employs a variety of analytical methods, and serves plan sponsors through investment policy support and participant education.

Matthew Weglarz is a CFA® charterholder currently with Buffalo Run Wealth Advisors LLC. He has over 16 years of industry experience, including roles at Tortoise Capital Advisors, Mariner Wealth Advisors, Triad Wealth Partners, and WealthCrossing. He also serves as Director of Operations at another investment adviser firm, WealthCrossing, where he does not provide advisory services. Buffalo Run Wealth Advisors LLC offers portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes ETF-focused, long-term investment strategies grounded in fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, tailoring portfolios to client goals and risk tolerances.

Hannah Casteel is a CFP® professional with two years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Beyond Wealth and previously held roles at Keen Wealth Advisors and Balanced Financial Planning, Inc. Prior to her advisory career, she spent several years in various positions at Kansas State University and other organizations. Beyond Wealth offers comprehensive financial planning combined with ongoing investment management for individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, and businesses. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach focusing on lower-risk equities and provides portfolio customization options including socially responsible investment screening.

Barbara Gulin is a financial advisor with BG Wealth Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with BG Wealth Advisory and its related entities since 2014. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in insurance services as a managing member and insurance agent for BG Wealth Management, LLC. BG Wealth Advisory, LLC provides financial planning and consulting primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and refers clients to a single third-party money manager for portfolio implementation. The firm delivers written financial plans on a fixed-fee basis and offers public seminars on investment topics, while portfolio management and trading authority remain with the third-party manager.

Kyle Hammerschmidt is a financial advisor at Mokan Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has previously worked at firms including CreativeOneWealth, Retirement Wealth Advisors, and Brookstone Capital Management. Hammerschmidt is also the owner of Retire Ready Academy, where he leads educational classes for retirees. Mokan Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering financial plans, discretionary investment management, and ongoing planning. The firm creates individualized portfolios using equities, index mutual funds, ETFs, and U.S. Treasury securities, employing multiple analysis methods and tailoring portfolios through client investment policy statements.

David Walsh is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Overland Park Wealth Management LLC and has previously worked at Dynamic Wealth LLC, Creative Planning, and Sunrise Advisors, Inc. In addition to his financial advisory roles, Walsh operates Walsh Law LLC, a legal practice providing business and estate planning services. Overland Park Wealth Management provides asset management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm uses fundamental and cyclical analysis with a focus on long-term investments and tailors advisory services to accommodate clients’ specific tax and legacy considerations.

James Zenk is a financial advisor at Mission Financial Planning, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Mission Financial Planning, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and Hinrichszenk+Pesavento LLC. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of Trident CPA Services, LLC, which focuses on business and tax planning, and is involved as a board member and treasurer with several charitable organizations. Mission Financial Planning, Inc. serves individual and small-business clients, including business owners and plan sponsors, offering comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, Social Security strategy, and estate planning support. The firm operates on a fee-only, advice-only basis, providing personalized guidance and monitoring investments on a non-discretionary, consultative basis without managing assets directly.

Austin Klarin is a financial advisor at Kedrec LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked primarily with Northwestern Mutual-related firms before joining Kedrec in 2026. Kedrec LLC serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and business entities, providing comprehensive wealth planning and management through a subscription-style model that separates passive advisory services from discretionary active portfolio management. The firm offers customized planning and consolidated reporting, with a notable affiliation to a licensed insurance agency and access to alternative and private investments.

Nathan Schwantes is a financial advisor at Schwantes Financial, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at S&A Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of financial advising, he has a long-standing involvement with North Star Events, LLC. Schwantes Financial, LLC manages discretionary portfolios for individuals, families, and businesses using a globally diversified investment approach based on modern portfolio theory. The firm serves primarily non-high-net-worth clients and emphasizes tailored risk profiles and regular portfolio reviews.

John Harrison III is a financial advisor with Elevation Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Silver Oak Securities, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Summit Financial Group. He is also an owner of Harrison Capital Management, a financial planning firm, and HCM Holdings, a financial holding company. Elevation Advisory Partners provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, estates, trusts, partnerships, and plan sponsors. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental and technical analysis across multiple asset classes and includes options for ESG alignment.

Courtney Hicks is a financial advisor at ETF Portfolio Partners, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she held roles at Creative Planning, LLC and UMB Bank. Outside of finance, she works as a Technical Assistant for Marsec Training Inc., providing online maritime security certifications. ETF Portfolio Partners offers discretionary portfolio management primarily through globally diversified, balanced ETF model portfolios tailored to individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, regular portfolio rebalancing, and detailed client communication.

James Meysenburg is a CFP® with 24 years of experience at Sonas Financial Group, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, where he has worked since 2002. Sonas Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and nonprofit entities. The firm uses a range of analytical methods to tailor investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with a client base that includes high-net-worth individuals and institutional ERISA 3(21) plans.

Andrew Comstock is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Castlebar Asset Management since 2012. He is based in Overland Park, KS, and is affiliated with Beyond Wealth. Beyond Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, and businesses, offering these services as a bundled engagement. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation framework and fundamental equity analysis focused on lower-risk stocks over a multi-year horizon, with options for portfolio customization and socially responsible investment screening.

Eric Sheerin is a financial advisor with Dogwood Wealth Management, LLC in Lenexa, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Barber Financial Group. Dogwood Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $257 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis-driven investment approach with diversified portfolios primarily composed of ETFs and mutual funds, and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory.