James Rankin Jr. is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC in Kansas City, MO, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at CreativeOne Securities, CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, and AE Wealth Management, 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 provides investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, utilizing a centralized Investment Committee and a combination of model portfolios and third-party managers in its approach.

Jason Salinardi is a financial advisor with FAS Wealth Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He also operates JMS Legal, LLC, a sole proprietorship providing attorney services. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard PC for four years. FAS Wealth Partners serves individual clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering fee-based advisory services including portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA consulting. The firm utilizes customized asset-allocation strategies with discretionary trading authority when authorized and employs a diversified mix of investments alongside third-party managers and multiple corporate affiliations.

Stephen Black is an investment advisor representative at Cooper McManus with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and VSR Financial Services among others. Black serves as president of the Leawood Rotary, a community volunteer organization. Cooper McManus provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer plans. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment approach using a variety of securities and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Morgan De Shazer is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining CreativeOne Wealth in 2019, De Shazer worked at Walmart and Pittsburg State University. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individual clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm uses a blend of proprietary ETF-based core models, third-party managers, boutique equity managers, and option-based strategies, supported by quantitative, fundamental, and modern portfolio theory analyses.

David Przybylski is a financial advisor with Smith, Moore & Co. in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Smith, Moore & Co. since 2009. Smith, Moore & Co. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, investment consulting, and model-portfolio solutions. The firm employs a multi-team approach using both advisor-managed accounts and third-party manager arrangements, overseeing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets.

Charisa Dodd is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Stratford Commons Memory Care Community, Avila University, Johnson County Community College, and De Soto High School. American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios emphasizing strategic asset allocation and diversification, primarily investing in affiliated mutual funds and ETFs.

Adam Lenartowicz is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining 49 Financial, he held positions at Kansas State University, Burns & McDonnell, Kanakuk Kamps, and Scheels. He is also an insurance agent affiliated with the Financial Independence Group. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and investment management. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach, using proprietary and third-party model portfolios with an emphasis on client behavioral coaching.

Jacob Cole is a financial advisor at Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Spin! Pizza. Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered 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 managers to build customized, risk-based portfolios.

M Arty Pfannenstiel is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been affiliated with CreativeOne since 2016 and Change Path LLC since 2017. Pfannenstiel provides support for clients’ insurance needs on a limited basis, including life insurance and annuities, without active solicitation. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and consultative retainer services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and options.

Forrest Cook is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CreativeOne Securities, LLC since 2012. He is the owner of Cook Financial Group, which offers fixed insurance sales. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm combines project-based planning and ongoing asset management with fundamental and cyclical security analysis, providing clients access to both proprietary advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Brian Abbott is a financial advisor with Creativeone Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Abbott is involved in Medicare sales and mortgage loan origination, as well as serving as a notary. Creativeone Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm employs a mix of proprietary ETF-based core models, third-party managers, boutique equity managers, and option-based strategies.

David Koehler Jr. is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Waddell & Reed, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved with Kansas City Bier Company as a server and bartender. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion through a multi-team approach, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and third-party managers.

Kelly Landry is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining CreativeOne Wealth (formerly Change Path, LLC) in 2018, she worked at Cona Investment Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2018 and has been self-employed since 2003. She is also active in community service as the South Central Region Secretary for Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland, an organization focused on economic empowerment for girls and women. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing modern portfolio theory alongside fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Victor Semenov is a financial advisor at Convergence Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Edward Jones. Prior to his financial career, he spent several years in education at Heritage Christian Academy and Johnson County Community College. Convergence Financial provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis to build tailored portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management alongside retirement plan consulting and access to third-party asset managers.

Jason Harrison is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with FAS Wealth Partners, Inc., where he has worked since 2021, following roles at UMB Financial Services and American Century Advisory Services. FAS Wealth Partners serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on customized asset-allocation strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a diverse mix of investment vehicles and third-party managers.

James Milazzo Jr. is a financial advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years. Outside of his advisory role, Milazzo is involved in insurance sales, including accident and health, life, and variable annuities. Axxcess Wealth Management offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm employs a customized, multi-asset investment approach and acts as a TAMP and sub-advisor through its Axxcess Customized Portfolio Platform.

Darius Rawlings is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and has been dually employed by Arvest Bank and Arvest Wealth Management since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Rawlings works part-time as a weekend server at Nicklaus Golf Club. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach incorporates multiple analysis methods and emphasizes asset allocation and customized strategies aligned with client objectives and risk tolerances.

Kathryn Hadley is a financial advisor at IAMS Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Calton & Associates, Inc. and KCD Financial, Inc. Hadley is also involved with First Capital Group, Inc., where she focuses on sales of fixed annuities and office administration. IAMS Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily offers discretionary portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with an asset-allocation approach.

Barry Koster is a financial advisor at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and has been with Kornitzer Capital since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on tax preparation. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients and serves as investment adviser to the Buffalo Funds mutual fund series. The firm’s investment approach relies on internally generated research from a team including CFA charterholders, employing long-term, low-turnover strategies across balanced, equity, and fixed-income mandates.

Jeffrey Vineyard is a financial advisor at Copper Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Copper Financial Network LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Treehouse Capital, LLC, a real estate investment company. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, including those affiliated with CommunityAmerica Federal Credit Union and other program credit unions. The firm offers financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party manager referrals, model-based wrap programs, and online Guided Investing options for both individual and institutional clients.