Michael Wakes is a Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 19 years of experience in financial services, he focuses on helping clients define their financial goals and develop tailored strategies to manage priorities such as legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael applies a disciplined process that involves understanding his clients' financial situations and what matters most to them and their families. Outside of his professional role, Michael is involved with Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City and Junior Achievement of Kansas. His personal interests include cooking, singing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Michael Unnerstall is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commerce Brokerage Services, Inc. for eight years and Edward Jones for one year. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a financial advisor at Commerce Bank on a limited basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

William Wolbach is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, where he has worked since 2006. He has 23 years of industry experience. Wolbach holds various community and nonprofit roles, including board memberships at the Kansas City Country Club and the Kansas City Art Institute, and serves on investment committees for the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and Children’s Mercy Hospital Foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and capital markets services.

Lindsey Freese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Lindsey 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Patrick Bolger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Independence, Missouri. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee of his deceased father's trust. 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 financial products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Amy Berry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Catherine Wear is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she manages Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice based on comprehensive research and adaptive withdrawal strategies.

Brett Clemens is a financial professional at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Mont Wealth and Spencer Financial Services, and has provided instruction for the Frontier Mission Fellowship’s Perspectives on the World Christian Movement curriculum. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Jeffrey Jenkins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2004 and Midwestern Financial Group since 2001. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of advisors and a range of operational and research tools.

Carlos Nino Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2025 and has prior experience with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cameron Pumphrey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial since 2021, having previously worked at Mid-Missouri Group LLC and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner of Mid-Missouri Group LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Creative Planning, Inc., and Helzberg Diamonds. Outside of advising, he worked as a contract delivery driver for DoorDash. OSAIC serves a diverse group of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a multi-advisor platform.

Dewanda Lacy is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked for Oracle (formerly Cerner) for 19 years. She also holds the position of Operations Manager at Spencer Financial, where she supports registered advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Jacob Mc Niel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Prairie Village, Kansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He worked at American Century Investments for eight years before joining Edward Jones, where he has been since 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dustin Green is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2014 and serves as CEO and co-owner of Spencer Financial Services Inc., where he focuses on financial planning, consulting, and account management. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a task force member with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Christopher Calmer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following five years of experience at Umb. Outside of his advisory role, Calmer plays keyboard for worship services at Life Church Northland, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Mckayla Stutz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2018. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked for Landry's Seafood House for one year. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized supervisory and custody services with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Troy Ganson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Thornton Tomasetti from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community leadership as Pack Committee Chairman for Cub Scout Pack 391 and performs as a singer in a band based in Lee’s Summit, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

James Smith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. He has 16 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chad Staatz is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 credential and has three years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and has held positions outside the financial sector, including roles at Kansas State University and fitness centers. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.