Ross Mc Donald is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Manhattan, Kansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at W & R Insurance Agencies and Waddell and Reed, Inc. from 2008 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Ross McDonald LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor to support municipal and public finance work.

Brandon Spielman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Manhattan, KS. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Vantage Investment Partners, Invista (Koch Industries), and Pepsi Co. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Brian Fehr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at FBL Marketing Services, FBL Financial Group, Raymond James Financial Services, Central National Bank, and TD Ameritrade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies. The firm uses proprietary research and third-party data to guide non-discretionary recommendations within a distinctive investment framework influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Jorge Mendoza Garcia is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Command Advisory Services and First Command Brokerage Services, as well as work in various other industries. Outside of finance, he is involved with Monarch Holdings, which operates a small vending company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Laurie Weeks is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Manhattan, Kansas, with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Allen Reid is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Manhattan, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he spent thirteen years at Parker Hannifin. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a side business creating and selling online horseshoe art under the name County Line Decor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Anthony Gagnon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing six years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Avantax Investment Services and HGH Wealth Management, and is involved with New Prosperity Group LLC, a non-investment related entity facilitating advisor and insurance business. Additionally, Gagnon participates in a family partnership managing family assets and supports a traditional CPA firm offering tax and business advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers and investment strategies.

Elizabeth Anyango is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at First Command Advisory Services, First Command Brokerage Services Inc, and First Command Insurance Services Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with Vavart25 and previously with Treetops Collective. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Catherine Mc Kinley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014 in their Manhattan, KS office. 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 wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Barron is a financial advisor at Stifel with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Stifel since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in ranch work, including farrier and cattle-related activities. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Scott Olesky is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Manhattan, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Eagle Communications. Outside of his advisory role, Olesky serves as Meal Packing Director for Flinthills Praisefest, a three-day Christian music and global impact event. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various planning topics without including implementation. The firm uses goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan, while maintaining these services separately.

Duane Blythe is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and at Central National Bank since 1989, where he is Vice President and Trust Division Manager. Outside of financial services, he is involved in agricultural operations as a partner in family farm ventures focused on registered Angus cattle and farm real estate management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs for municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Emily Surritt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Kansas State University from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Douglas Springer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at KS StateBank for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

James Bradley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manhattan, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Paquette is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Manhattan, KS, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has prior work experience in insurance and environmental services, along with roles in public and educational sectors. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Carlin Murphy is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Elisa Carver is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years at the firm and a total of five years in the industry. Her prior experience includes roles at The Trust Company and the Kansas State University Foundation. She is a member of the Finance Council at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Manhattan, KS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Lisa Deibler Miller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Junction City, KS, where she has worked since 2015, accumulating 10 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in farming activities, including tending cattle and farm maintenance in Junction City. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ryan Hayden is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc. Aside from his advisory work, Hayden serves as a pastor at multiple churches, is a professor at Manhattan Christian College, and participates as an officer and board member for Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports advisory programs, as well as municipal and public-finance services.