Michael Haggerty is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Copper Financial in Lenexa, KS, where he has worked for over two decades. His prior experience includes a role at CommunityAmerica Credit Union since 2023. In addition to his advisory work, Haggerty serves on several boards, including the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City and NACUSO, and holds leadership roles within CommunityAmerica-related entities. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, offering financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party managers, model-based wrap programs, and online guided investing. The firm supports both individual and institutional clients and emphasizes fiduciary advisory relationships with due diligence on third-party managers.

Jacob Barnes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Advisory Service, Inc. and FAS Corp. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a residential rental property in Kansas City, Missouri. He is affiliated with FAS Wealth Partners, Inc., a multi-team firm that serves individual clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs customized asset-allocation strategies and uses discretionary trading authority when authorized, implementing diversified portfolios through mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and occasionally alternative investments.

Grant Trimble is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at V Wealth Advisors LLC, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth soccer coach for the Kansas City Surf Soccer team. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as a range of institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a multi-team platform supported by both in-house and third-party resources.

Bradley Lawing is a financial advisor with Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC in Leawood, KS, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prevail Strategies, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and previously operated Lawing Financial Inc. Lawing serves as vice president and a 15% owner of Prevail Strategies, LLC, an affiliated insurance agency, and is treasurer of the Lawing Family Foundation. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and retirement-plan fiduciary services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, and business owners. The firm customizes portfolios using fundamental, factor, and quantitative optimization methods overseen by an Investment Committee and offers integrated consulting and business-oriented planning services.

Andrew Ramos is a financial advisor with Convergence Financial in Prairie Village, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 22 years before joining Convergence Financial and LPL Financial in 2024. Ramos serves as Chief of Staff in the US Army Reserve, a role he has held since 2005. Convergence Financial offers investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, and various organizational clients. The firm utilizes strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis to build customized portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside retirement plan consulting and access to third-party asset managers.

Timothy Groebl is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, OneDigital, V Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers customized strategies, including ESG and faith-based options, supported by proprietary technology and a broad range of affiliated services.

Paul Andres is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC and Lf Wealth Advisors, LLC, and has been involved with Affinity Program Partners, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an owner and agent at Affinity Program Partners, which offers insurance products and services. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides discretionary asset management, fiduciary retirement plan services, and financial consulting, employing a combination of quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis to build customized, risk-based portfolios.

Andrew Stafford is a financial advisor at Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lawing Financial, Inc and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and a partial owner of Prevail Strategies LLC, where he also works as an independent insurance agent. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary asset management, fiduciary retirement plan services, and financial consulting, using a combination of quantitative techniques, fundamental and technical analysis, and third-party platforms to build customized, risk-based portfolios.

Benjamin Kisner is a financial advisor with Prairie Capital Management Group, LLC in Kansas City, MO. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Prairie Capital and five years at Prairie Capital Management Group. Prairie Capital Management Group advises high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a multi-manager, multi-strategy approach, develops investment policy statements and asset allocation plans, and selects and monitors third-party portfolio managers.

Lamont Chandler is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2006 and owns Chandler Financial Group, which provides insurance and annuities services. Outside of finance, he owns a construction company and serves on the boards of local construction industry nonprofit organizations. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC offers investment advisory and related services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through multiple account platforms and programs.

Diane Dercher is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at RubinBrown Advisors LLC since 2020 and previously spent nine years at Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. Her current role is based in Leawood, KS. RubinBrown Advisors LLC serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice, with a notable focus on tax-aware strategies and integration of third-party technology solutions.

Bennett Long is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at FAS Wealth Partners, Inc. He has held prior roles at LPL Financial LLC, Securities America Advisors, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors. FAS Wealth Partners serves individual clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and plan sponsors with fee-based advisory services that include portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related consulting. The firm employs customized asset allocation strategies and a diverse mix of investment vehicles, supported by multiple corporate affiliations and institutional custodians.

Randy Schaller is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC, where he has been since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Prism Financial Group, L.L.C., SMART401K, LLC, and Searcy Financial Services, Inc. Aprio Wealth Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment techniques such as asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and technical analysis, and maintains ongoing account monitoring with at least annual reviews.

Molly Magnuson is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc., where she has worked since 2022, following six years at CBIZ Financial Solutions Inc. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, third-party administrators, HSA/VEBA account sponsors, individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, and municipalities. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach overseen by a CFA Chief Investment Officer and offers a range of services including retirement plan consulting, individual wealth management, and a wrap fee program.

Roger Long is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Advisors, LLC since 2011 and is also a managing partner and investment advisor representative at Mid America Insurance Solutions, LLC. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model and a range of analytic tools to support client portfolios.

Frank Barber is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC based in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Barber Financial Group, VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., and Locust Street Securities, Inc. Barber is also involved in several entrepreneurial and publishing activities, including co-authoring the book "Retire a Winner," hosting a financial radio show focused on social security analysis, and serving on the board of Benjamin Technology, Inc. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets with about 94 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a range of model portfolios and third-party managers.

Grant Arends is a financial advisor with Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and has been associated with multiple Intellicents entities since 1990. Arends also serves as President of Retirement Services at Intellicents, Inc. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, individual clients, and various institutions with services including ERISA retirement plan consulting, HSA consulting, and individual wealth management. The firm emphasizes long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategies overseen by a CFA-designated Chief Investment Officer and manages approximately $9.92 billion in assets across multiple offices and advisors.

Craig Snedden is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Securities, Inc., Barber Financial Group, and CreativeOne Securities, LLC. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across about 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 and third-party managers to guide investment decisions.

William Cox Jr. is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2017, he worked at Woodside Health & Tennis Club and served six years with the Prince William County Police Department. 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 dedicated asset allocation and investment teams, primarily investing in proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Stephen Underwood is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prevail in 2021, he worked at Riveron Consulting and EnLink Midstream. He holds a non-voting member role with PIWA-II, LLC, contributing limited time to this financial services activity. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary asset management, fiduciary retirement plan services, and financial consulting, employing a combination of quantitative techniques, fundamental and technical analysis, and third-party platforms to build customized, risk-based portfolios.