Michael Keeton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Copper Financial Network LLC for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Outside of finance, Keeton works as a professional pyrotechnician, shooting fireworks shows several times a year. 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 and offers various advisory programs, combining a large retail advisor network with affiliated services such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Brian Wacha is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and several academic institutions. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jennifer Hershberger is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has a long tenure with UMB-affiliated firms, including UMB Bank, UMB Financial Services Inc., and UMB Insurance Inc., where she worked for over two decades before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Todd Salzman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gladstone, MO, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously spent 12 years with Copper Financial Network LLC before joining Edward Jones in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Margo Shepard is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Shepard serves on the Investment Committee and Finance Council for the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City St. Joseph. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across a broad menu of planning areas.

Joel Mc Ginness is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers associated with W & R Insurance Agency, Inc. He has been with LPL Financial since 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Gerard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles prior to joining Morgan Stanley, including positions at A Veteran's Valet, Rockhurst University, and LAZ Parking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and a range of advisory programs.

Alicea Konieczka is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and RT Specialty. She is also a 50% owner of Emerald Legacy Advisors LLC and fully owns AVK Advisory Management LLC, both investment-related entities. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Archie Kangethe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a prior tenure at Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Kangethe owns Maasai Investments, LLC and is involved with Mosquito Squad, a pesticide control business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by the firm’s structured discovery process and planning tools.

Mark Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, Jones is involved in selling loan products and home security services through affiliated companies and owns a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.

Braden Wilson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Ryan Transportation for three years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tammy Borchers is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has held roles at several firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Waddell & Reed, Cadaret Grant & Co., and Grove Point Investments prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Todd Le Sage is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, CFD Investments/TKL Wealth Strategies, and DST Securities prior to joining Edward Jones. 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 a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Benjamin Purnell is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Cerner Corporation for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a real estate LLC and oversees several rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains one of the largest networks of advisors and branch offices in the industry.

Nolan Lasiter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mission, KS, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Northrup Grumman, Amazon LLC, and a 17-year service in the United States Army. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in business development as owner of UnityEdge LLC, co-owns a crafting retail business, Le Crafty Loft, and serves on the finance board of Westside Leavenworth Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gabriel Moser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to LPL Financial, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and has experience in diverse roles including at The Onyx Collection and VeraNorth Capital Management LLC. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing a variety of strategies including model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Erica King is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, where she has worked since 2002. She holds a Series 63 license and has 23 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bryan Flanagan is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2012. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Securian Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Flanagan has involvement with a business entity associated with personal recreational hunting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both in-house model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by operational tools including machine-learning systems.

Michael Emmick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Parkville, MO, where he has worked since 2009. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with MRE Holdings LLC, a rental property business in Parkville. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Dennis Hacking is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Kansas City, MO. He has professional experience that includes roles outside of finance, such as working at Cinzetti's Italian Market and Diamond Gymnastics Academy. His industry experience as an advisor began in 2026. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.