Adam Schlittler is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at Commerce Trust and Veterans United Home Loans. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by specialized techniques such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Greggory Glass is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameritas Investment Corp and Walla Street Wealth Management, Inc. since 2013 alongside his current role. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers various managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and variable universal life subaccounts, supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

Brandon Stegall is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Planning Partners since 2020 and previously spent six years at TD Ameritrade. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning solutions, utilizing a diversified investment approach aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

John Diederich is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 16.66% ownership interest in DK Farm and Ranch, LLC, a company that owns and operates farm and ranch land in Kansas. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies through fee-based wrap programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Shaun Newkirk is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner, where he has worked since 2018, following three years at Financial Engines. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates in-house research with third-party managers, offering a broad range of strategies and specialized administrative and tax-related services.

Ryan Lindsay is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Creative Planning with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Willis Towers Watson and has experience in academic and seminary settings. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Jay Beebe is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Creative Planning since 2013. Based in Overland Park, KS, he holds the Series 66 designation and has focused his career at Creative Planning. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by an extensive advisory team and centralized infrastructure.

Deann Elmore is a financial advisor at Mariner with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors and MSEC, LLC since 2019, following five years at Waddell & Reed Inc. Elmore is also involved in managing investment-related activities through MSEC, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Brian Dightman is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Dightman Capital Group, Inc. for 17 years before joining Cetera Planning Partners in 2024. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment process focuses on diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, supported by additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Alexander Spence is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Arkansas, PepsiCo, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and several country clubs. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, complemented by various tax-efficient and private market investment options.

Aidan Siefkes is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he held roles at Olathe Ford Commercial, Scheffield Tree Service, Fry Wagner, and other organizations. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by passive short-term allocations, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Mary Lucas is a financial advisor with Prime Capital Financial in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera, Emprise Bank, and UMB Financial Services. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with services such as asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan sponsorship, and family office offerings. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and maintains an affiliated tax advisory subsidiary as well as a family office practice.

Marguerite Armitage is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner. She previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors in Leawood and has experience at Roden + Fields. Armitage serves as a board member for Seeds of Hope Brazil, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services.

Haley Elder is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at George K. Baum & Company for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience working at St. Andrews Golf Course. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in assets. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and other portfolio techniques.

Jake Taylor is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bell Management, Pittsburg State University, Walmart, and Joplin High School. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets through a network of over 1,100 advisors.

Jack Pine is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Creative Planning with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles outside of finance, such as positions at B&R Environmental, Iron Horse Golf Course, and the University Daily Kansan. Creative Planning offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and extensive investment infrastructure.

Donald Recker is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Creative Planning since 2008. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various portfolio management techniques and integrated retirement plan services.

Joshua Banwart is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities for seven years. In addition to his role at Principal, he is the founder and owner of Clearwater Wealth Management, through which he provides financial planning, advisory services, and insurance. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Maryse Schlenk is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with a Series 65 credential and several years of industry experience, including prior roles at TFB Advisors, Two West Capital Advisors LLC, and Paragon Capital Management, LLC. She has worked in various advisory capacities since 2008. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals—including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients—trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan services, and family office solutions, employing a range of investment strategies and maintaining an affiliated accounting subsidiary to provide tax planning and related services.

Alexis Barling is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Planning Partners since 2019 and previously held roles at Creative Planning and Umb. Outside of financial advising, she serves as Vice President and handles bookkeeping for Brian Barling Painting Inc., an interior decorative painting company. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees with services including investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm offers ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, employing a document-driven planning process with diversified portfolios aligned to client objectives and risk tolerance.