Catherine Wear is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an advisory business through Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors like Wear.

Brett Clemens is a financial professional at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Mont Wealth and Spencer Financial Services, and has provided instruction for the Frontier Mission Fellowship’s Perspectives on the World Christian Movement curriculum. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Jeffrey Jenkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2004 and has been associated with Midwestern Financial Group since 2001. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research, with options for both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Dewanda Lacy is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked for Oracle (formerly Cerner) for 19 years. She also holds the position of Operations Manager at Spencer Financial, where she supports registered advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Jacob Mc Niel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Prairie Village, Kansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He worked at American Century Investments for eight years before joining Edward Jones, where he has been since 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dustin Green is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2014 and serves as CEO and co-owner of Spencer Financial Services Inc., where he focuses on financial planning, consulting, and account management. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a task force member with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Christopher Calmer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following five years of experience at Umb. Outside of his advisory role, Calmer plays keyboard for worship services at Life Church Northland, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Mckayla Stutz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. Prior to joining Schwab, she held positions at Landry's Seafood House and Universidad de Belgrano. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments.

Troy Ganson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Thornton Tomasetti from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community leadership as Pack Committee Chairman for Cub Scout Pack 391 and performs as a singer in a band based in Lee’s Summit, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

James Smith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. He has 16 years of industry experience. 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 range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chad Staatz is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 credential and has three years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and has held positions outside the financial sector, including roles at Kansas State University and fitness centers. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexis Buczek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Alexis worked at Guild Mortgage Company and held positions in education and childcare. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jacob Bolger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Independence, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Edward Jones in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Oracle for four years and attended Rockhurst University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Palacios is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work at Zozimus Agency and internships during his university studies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Herbert Buchbinder is a financial advisor at Stifel with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. He is also a managing partner of a family limited partnership focused on estate planning. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kelly Ullom is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Osaic since 2024 and previously at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc from 2014 to 2024. Ullom is also the Assistant Vice President of Kansas City Life Insurance Co. and President of its wholly owned broker-dealer subsidiary, Sunset Financial Services, Inc., where she oversees operations related to the distribution and underwriting of variable insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios and supports various managed-account platforms, leveraging multiple mergers and third-party commercial arrangements.

Victoria Luke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Parkville, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and starting her advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education and customer service roles, including positions in the North Kansas City School District and at DoorDash. Outside of finance, she previously managed a board game cafe. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Matthew Flax is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. He serves as a finance committee member for Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lee’s Summit, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gabriel Mccubbin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Gabriel serves as a for-profit board member of Timberhill River Bend Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs and provides access to discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Carson Burke is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at the State Policy Network and the California Policy Center, and was involved with the Jewish Community Center for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.