Elizabeth Moeller is an investment advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2016 and has a long tenure dating back to 1998 at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Moeller is also involved with several other investment-related activities including owning Moeller Financial Services LLC, which assists clients with insurance needs. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes institutional and individual investors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients that include very large institutional investors.

Joshua Buffolino is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Hightower Advisors since 2021. His prior roles include positions at 6 Meridian and 1888 Management LLC. Outside of advisory work, he oversees a rental property in Scottsdale, Arizona. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm’s investment approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers with a range of investment vehicles and portfolio strategies.

Olivia Pauly is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Hightower Advisors. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has additional involvement as a board member of the Financial Planning Association in Wichita, KS. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services including access to alternative investments and custom indexing strategies.

Micoli Bates is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC in Wichita, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Dome Holdings, Cetera Advisor Networks, Driven Wealth Strategies, and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of advisory services, she operates a crop insurance data entry business as a sole proprietor. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Rachel Bruce is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including 6 Meridian and Private Client Services. Rachel is based in Wichita, Kansas. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Margaret Dechant is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes five years each at Private Client Services and 6 Meridian LLC before joining Hightower 6M Holding in 2021. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research to construct customized portfolios.

Jay Rohlman is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Wichita, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Bankers Life entities since 2018 and previously worked at Symmetry Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns and operates two LLCs, including one involved in real estate rental investments. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk profiles.

Stephanie Murphy is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hightower Securities, Hightower Advisors, and related entities since 2016. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions using both affiliated and third-party managers, incorporating proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Ryan Hoover is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Kestra Advisory. Before his current role, he worked at Koch Industries Inc. for seven years and spent a year with Kansas State Athletics. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Limestone Capital, LLC, a business focused on payroll and taxes. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes sovereign wealth funds.

Robert Hiss is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Wichita, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Financial Partners since 2012 and spent seven years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Tumbleweed Aviation LLC, an aviation business. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model and notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Gavin Crowe is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Wichita, KS, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His background includes service in the United States Air Force and roles across multiple First Command entities. He is also a shareholder of Prairie Fire Advisors, Inc., a non-investment-related business. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Sarah Hampton is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She is currently with Hightower Advisors, where she has worked since 2021. Her previous roles include positions at Private Client Services and 6 Meridian LLC from 2016 to 2021. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory model focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with portfolio construction that includes mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Bryan Green is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Private Client Services. He is based in Wichita, KS. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Shawn Bauman is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Driven Wealth Strategies and Regier Carr & Monroe. He is also the director of Driven Tax Strategies, a tax preparation business serving both individuals and businesses. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm uses discretionary management with model portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools, with a focus on retirement plans, institutional services, and platform solutions.

Grant Loyd is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Wichita, KS. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been working in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience in several service and community roles including positions at YMCA and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to create customized portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kevin Costello is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at ARGI Investment Services, AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation, Republic Bank, and VanMeter Insurance. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary quantitative screening alongside third-party managers and individual securities, and it operates multiple private-markets offerings and affiliated pension consulting and insurance services.

Derek Slaymaker is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. His background also includes roles with Wichita State Shocker Athletics and Wichita State University. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services through a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Jarod Rucker is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Eagle Strategies. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a focus on portfolio customization and a broad spectrum of investment options.

Matthew Moore is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history including roles at Landmark National Bank and service in the United States Marine Corps, where he currently serves as a Platoon Sergeant. Moore is also a shareholder in Prairie Fire Advisors, Inc. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to select and monitor model portfolios and third-party managers.

Kevin Rogg is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Wichita, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. Before joining Bankers Life, he worked at The Hutchinson News for five years. Outside of advising, he serves on the Board of Directors for Dillon Credit Union and is a swim official and coach for the Hutchinson YMCA. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.