Travis Franks is a CFP® professional with Series 65 registration and one year of industry experience. He currently works at Prosperity Planning in North Kansas City, MO, where he has held roles since 2023. Prior to joining the firm, his background includes positions in financial success coaching and various educational institutions. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $543 million in assets using a long-term, diversified investment approach focused on global asset allocation with an emphasis on index-based funds and systematic strategy tilts.

Blake Harris is a financial advisor at Windward Private Wealth Management Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Windward, he founded and operated BH Flips LLC, an online eBay store specializing in buying and reselling items. Windward Private Wealth Management provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $309.6 million in assets for about 226 clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with diversified allocations and offers tailored financial planning that includes tax, retirement, estate, and insurance advice.

Joshua Falter is a financial advisor at Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2016. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance and fixed annuity sales. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group manages individual and retirement accounts for a diverse client base, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, access to third-party managers, retirement plan rollover guidance, educational workshops, and in-house tax preparation services.

Richard Falter is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, where he has worked since 2019. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sound Income Strategies and Mid American Tax Advisory Group. In addition to his advisory work, he has been an insurance agent offering life and health products since 2014. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group serves a diverse client base, managing individual and retirement accounts with a team of six advisors and overseeing approximately $335.6 million in assets. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis, with portfolio strategies tailored to clients’ goals, and also provides tax preparation services and educational workshops.

Christopher Ruhnke is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC in Kansas City, MO. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with VestGen and related entities since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, his experience includes positions in various industries and education at Northwest Missouri State University. VestGen Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.66 billion for over 22,700 clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services, and access to third-party managers, employing a client-specific strategy that incorporates fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

Jacob Hoffman is a Series 65-licensed advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, bringing three years of industry experience. His prior work includes a one-year tenure with Northwestern Mutual and academic roles at the University of Missouri and Kearney High School. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, utilizing investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Darci Emerson is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2014. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program, offering various portfolio options that include mutual funds, ETFs, municipal securities, and fixed income instruments. The firm utilizes a combination of model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and maintains affiliations with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.

Michael Quarles is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including American Financial Education Alliance and AE Wealth Management, and is the owner of Financial Longevity Advisory, LLC, where he also operates as an independent insurance agent. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, utilizing a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Chloe Alexander is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services since 2018 and previously worked at Starbucks from 2013 to 2018. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions wrap-fee program, offering multiple program options and access to a range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments. The firm employs both model-based and manager-driven approaches and integrates municipal advisory and broker-dealer functions alongside its banking affiliate.

James Carlile is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with UMB Financial Services since 2015 and with UMB Bank since 2013. Carlile serves as a director for the Association of Military Banks of America, a nonprofit organization. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee Managed Account Solutions programs and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor affiliated with UMB Bank.

Jennifer Simmons is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cherry Co, Scout & Cellar, Madison Senior Living, and Northwestern Mutual. She also worked with the U.S. Soccer Program from 2018 to 2020. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, primarily serving households with modest relationship thresholds. The firm delivers advice through model portfolios managed by in-house teams and emphasizes proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, detailed performance reporting, and household account aggregation.

Kari Jo Bear is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Continuum Advisory, LLC and has held previous roles at Triad Advisors, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Kari Jo also owns Thomann Financial Services, Inc., through which she conducts fixed insurance sales. She serves as an honorary board member of the Liberty Hospital Foundation. Continuum Advisory provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm integrates multiple professional services among its advisors and offers retirement plan consulting and ERISA fiduciary roles.

Julie Rush is a financial advisor at Prairie Capital Management Group, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Prairie Capital since 2008, initially at Prairie Capital Management and continuing with the firm following its transition to Prairie Capital Management Group in 2021. Prairie Capital primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager, multi-strategy investment approach, focusing on asset consulting and investment supervisory services while typically not directly investing client assets for most multi-manager accounts.

Francis Scheuerman is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UMB Financial Services since 2015 and has also worked at UMB Bank since 2011. Scheuerman serves as a board member of the Young Bank Officers of Kansas, an advocacy group. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions (MAS) wrap-fee program, offering multiple program options and a range of fixed income and equity instruments. The firm uses both model-based and manager-driven approaches and is affiliated with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.

Ryan Burchett is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial and Tiffany Greens Golf Club. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Scott Sheldon is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Edward Jones, AE Wealth Management LLC, RSG Investments, Retirement Solutions Group, and RSM US LLP. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $6.66 billion for about 22,790 clients and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services. The firm develops client-specific strategies using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis and serves a broad range of clients including individuals, small businesses, and institutional investors.

Kyle Harsha is a financial advisor at Lexaurum Advisors with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including HD Vest Advisory Services and Rise Consulting and operates Money Matters Tax and Financial Services, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Lexaurum Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.27 billion and employs a multi-advisor team approach with a focus on diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory.

Suzanne Wallace is a financial advisor at Copper Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Boulder Wealth Management, Edward Jones, and Abbott Laboratories. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, offering financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third‑party referrals, model-based wrap programs, and online Guided Investing. The firm works with both individual and institutional clients and operates with a dual broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser registration.

Scott Schloegel is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Creative Planning, Royal Alliance, and Premier Financial Partners. Scott also owns Wealth Scope LLC, where he provides financial planning and client relationship management. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, providing a non-discretionary model that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

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.