Gary Eldridge is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017, following a 19-year tenure at Boston Financial Data Services. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in food delivery services through DoorDash. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and offers clients opportunities to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Jessica Hayes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding the Series 66 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent consultant for BeautiControl, works as an independent consultant for Arbonne, and is a partner in Yard Love, a business specializing in yard sign rentals for special occasions. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Gretchen Dervin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2010 in various capacities. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an intake coordinator at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dominic Lopez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2000 and 2005, respectively. Lopez serves on the advisory board for Park University’s School of Business, where he participates in planning a summer business academy for at-risk high school students. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated client service model, and multi-asset investment approach with access to alternative investments and centralized operational support.

Colin Campbell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets functions.

Lisa Shaw is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 36 years of experience in investment and financial services, beginning her career as an investments trader for a large bank trust department before becoming a financial advisor in 1995. Lisa joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006 and focuses on serving high-net-worth clients with advanced wealth management topics such as portfolio management, retirement planning, risk management, tax minimization, charitable and estate planning, and planning for closely held business owners and executives. Lisa holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). She is also registered for Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and 66 FINRA registrations and is a registered insurance agent. Lisa earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Iowa State University and completed CPWA® coursework at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, along with international business studies at the London School of Economics and the University of London. In addition to her work with clients, Lisa volunteers for her church, St. Peter's Church, and various community organizations including Literacy KC and the Central Exchange. She has also been involved with the Bayer Community Advisory Panel and served on the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Alumni Board and the ISU Alumni Organization. Lisa spends personal time with her family and pursues interests such as boating, gardening, interior decorating, music, running, skiing, swimming, and traveling.

Dara Truax is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. from 2014 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Arthur Perry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Based in Kansas City, MO, Perry’s career has been entirely within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary investment models as part of its process.

Brett Brennan is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, National Planning Corporation, and Mike Martin Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, he owns a real estate brokerage and operates a tax preparation service, as well as an online shipping business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Luke Eide is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, joining the firm in 2024, and previously worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. for nine years, among other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kailey Bozarth is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones Investments for two years and spent five years as a homemaker. Bozarth holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Kansas City, MO. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Redwine is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. He is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and has authored a finance book aimed at soldiers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Robert Van Cleave is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Avantax Investment Services and Keller Williams Realty Partners, and currently serves as president of Van Cleave Wealth Management Chartered, providing tax preparation, payroll, and other accounting services. In addition to his advisory work, he is a police officer for the City of Basehor and is involved in charitable activities as trustee of the Bob Van Cleave Charitable Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Ryan Kliethermes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Independence, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for KE2 Therm Solutions, INC. from 2010 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Sweatt is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, professionals, business owners, and executives on a range of financial decisions. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Prior to his career in financial advising, Benjamin worked in transportation and logistics. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Benjamin emphasizes a client-centered approach, focusing on understanding clients' situations and goals to provide personalized guidance. He values building trust and maintaining ongoing conversations to support clients' financial needs over time. Outside of work, Benjamin enjoys baseball, basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Skyler Wheeler is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, US Bank, Servpro, Farmers Insurance, the University of Kansas School of Business, and The Vitamin Shoppe. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Melanie Roark is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously spent five years at American Crane & Tractor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeremiah Wright is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

John Mackay III is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at American Century Investment Services, Inc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Curtis Hubbell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015 and 2016, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 operates a large-scale, integrated model combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments.