Christopher Basch is a financial advisor with Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC in Overland Park, KS. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Tmfs Advisors, Llc. Visionary Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities through a multi-advisor team structure managing several billion dollars for a few thousand clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management using a blended investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework.

Charles Kasper is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Executive Advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Securities, Inc., Barber Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Kasper is also a Financial Analyst Officer and partial owner of Life Strategies Analytics, Inc., an independent research and analysis firm. Modern Wealth Management provides comprehensive investment advisory and integrated planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model supported by an Investment Committee and offers a range of services including discretionary investment management, tax and estate planning, and ERISA plan services.

Frank Jaksa III is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved with CreativeOne since 2005, currently managing a team responsible for annuity sales. Jaksa also works as a licensed insurance agent offering annuities, life, and health insurance. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individual, corporate, charitable, and RIA clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including proprietary ETF-based core models, third-party managers, boutique equity managers, and option-based strategies, supported by a platform that facilitates tailored suitability assessments and regular portfolio rebalancing.

Andrew Mcdermitt is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brighthouse Securities, LLC and MetLife Investors. Mcdermitt is the founder of Carolina Portfolio and Income Architects, a firm engaged in financial planning and securities consulting. 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 offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan fiduciary services, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management through proprietary platforms and external money manager referrals.

Aaron Bachelor is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Market Synergy Group and Peoples Insurance Group. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, options, and select private investments.

Trace Weatherford is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at The Retirement Planning Group. 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-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, utilizing a diversified investment approach aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Christopher Crawford is a financial advisor with Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Quasar Distributors, LLC. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients, serving as adviser to the Buffalo Funds and acting as subadviser for a trust company. The firm employs a research-driven investment process with a focus on long-term, low-turnover strategies across balanced, equity, and fixed-income mandates.

Angela Gates is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Angela has worked at UMB Bank, n.a., UMB Financial Services Inc., and UMB Insurance Inc. since the early 1990s and 2008, respectively. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through various program options, including a wrap-fee platform. The firm uses a combination of model-based and manager-driven approaches and maintains affiliations with UMB Bank, n.a. and UMB Investment Management.

Timothy Shmidl is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience and currently serves at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes long tenures at Prism Financial Group, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He also acts as an independent insurance agent and serves on the board of The American Home Life Insurance Company. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes asset allocation alongside techniques such as dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading, and is notable for its affiliation with a third-party administrator/pension consulting business and a significant role as a 3(21) adviser.

Stephanie Gantt is a financial advisor at The Wealth Consulting Group with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 as well as V Wealth Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2023. Gantt serves as a trustee for a family fiduciary trust. The Wealth Consulting Group provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and plan sponsors, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment process using a combination of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis across multiple custodial platforms and offers integration with legal services and fiduciary support for plan sponsors.

Amy Alley is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. in Olathe, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with American Century Investment Services, Inc. since 2007. American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios emphasizing strategic asset allocation and diversification, offering clients access to affiliated mutual funds and ETFs through a discretionary management approach.

Amanda Brown is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. She currently works at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC and has previous experience at Prism Financial Group, L.L.C. and Keen Wealth Advisors. Amanda also has a background working at Ottawa University. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and trading strategies while coordinating referrals with an affiliated registered CPA firm.

John Kornitzer is a financial advisor with Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. in Shawnee Mission, KS. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience, all at Kornitzer Capital Management since 1989. Kornitzer Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages a range of strategies through separately managed accounts and mutual funds, emphasizing long-term, low-turnover approaches supported by internal research from a team including CFA charterholders and industry specialists.

Clay Nickel is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Arvest Bank and Arvest Wealth Management since 2014, splitting his time equally between the bank’s Trust Department and the wealth management firm. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, tailoring recommendations based on client objectives and Investment Policy Statements.

Conner Ensign is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. and previously held positions at American Century Investment Services, Inc. and several other organizations. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management and advisory roles for mutual funds and a trust company. The firm emphasizes internally generated research and employs a long-term, low-turnover investment approach across balanced, equity, and fixed-income strategies.

Tracy Ford is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Normandy Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Elite Supplemental Benefits, a consulting and organizing business. ON Investment Management Company is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and access to various third-party investment programs, managing client portfolios through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Philip Michaud is a CFP® professional with experience in wealth management and banking, currently serving at First National Advisers, LLC since 2026. His career includes roles at UMB Private Wealth Management, UMB Bank, and U.S. Bank. First National Advisers, LLC provides discretionary investment management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, through a team-based service emphasizing asset allocation, fund screening, and risk monitoring. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha and manages approximately $7.3 billion in discretionary assets.

Elena Bone is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Century Investment Services, Kurt Goeser State Farm, and in education settings. American Century Investments Private Client Group offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and other entities, focusing on households with modest investment thresholds. The firm utilizes model portfolios managed by in-house teams, primarily investing in proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Rex Swartz II is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. for over 31 years. Capital Analysts serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple programs and employs an in-house Investment Management & Research team to support its investment decisions.

Nicole Bartel is a financial advisor at Copper Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Robinhood Markets, Inc., Robinhood Financial, LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Prior to her career in finance, she worked in the Keller Independent School District. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, including those of its parent CommunityAmerica Federal Credit Union and other unaffiliated credit unions. The firm offers financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party manager referrals, model-based wrap programs, and an online Guided Investing platform for both individual and institutional clients.