Brandon Bruckman is a financial advisor with Insight Investment Advisers LLC in Leawood, KS. He holds a Series 65 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to Insight, he has worked at West Chapman & Co since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is the sole owner of Blackbird Real Estate, LLC, a legal entity established for personal tax and accounting purposes. Insight Investment Advisers LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $71.7 million and employs an evidence-based, momentum and trend-focused investment approach using diversified portfolios primarily composed of stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds.

Lucas Davis is a financial advisor at Stewardship Capital in Independence, Missouri, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Stewardship Capital since 2015. Stewardship Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, and utilizes derivatives and options writing within separately managed accounts.

Keaton Black is a financial advisor with Black Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Black Capital Management since 2018 and previously spent two years at WGU. Black Capital Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, employee benefit plans, corporate investment funds, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on balanced and equity portfolios, managing assets on a fee-only basis with both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management.

Trevor Harris is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Sonas Financial Group, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, where he has worked since 2016. He also serves as president of Oak Grove Rental, an equipment rental business, where he contributes to strategic planning and bookkeeping outside of market hours. Sonas Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and nonprofit entities. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining individual wealth management with institutional ERISA 3(21) plan services.

Susanne Meyer is a financial advisor at Nicholson Meyer Capital Management, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Nicholson Capital Management, Inc. since 2009. Meyer serves on the investment committee of the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City, contributing to investment oversight for the foundation benefiting women and girls in the area. Nicholson Meyer Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm specializes in globally diversified portfolios and offers services to pension and government entities, supported by Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services.

Daniel Shepard is a financial advisor at Oak Road Wealth Management with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Oak Road Wealth Management since 2016 and previously worked at Capital Investment Management, Inc. for one year. Oak Road Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and pension/401(k) plan sponsors by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs customized Investment Policy Statements and primarily recommends ETFs, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis while offering various service options including live small-group workshops and standalone planning engagements.

John Seitzer is a CFP® and CFA® at Everest Wealth Management in Leawood, KS, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Everest Wealth Management since 2004. Everest Wealth Management provides integrated wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm employs an active, contrarian investment approach guided by client-specific Investment Policy Statements and emphasizes fee and tax efficiency.

Grant Stiles is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Rise Retirement, LLC and has held roles at The Leaders Group, Inc. and Creative Planning. Stiles also serves as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Rise Consulting, LLC, where he develops investment models and oversees firm compliance. Rise Retirement, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and business entities. The firm offers tailored investment programs using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, along with educational seminars for clients and plan participants.

Jennifer Nicholson is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Nicholson Meyer Capital Management, Inc. She has been with Nicholson Capital Management, Inc. since 1988. Nicholson is a member of the advisory board and investment committee for the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City and chairs the finance committee for the Northwest Foundation supporting Northwest Missouri University. Nicholson Meyer Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm constructs globally diversified portfolios using equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, and is notable for its work with pension and government clients alongside its formal retirement-plan program.

Joshua Wright is a financial advisor with Insight Investment Advisers LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He worked at World Class Financial, Inc. for 10 years before joining Insight Investment Advisers in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he provides consulting services for a chiropractic business and is a licensed independent insurance agent. Insight Investment Advisers LLC offers discretionary investment management, ongoing financial planning, and project-based consulting to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm employs an evidence-based, momentum and trend-focused investment approach and maintains a three-advisor team managing approximately $71.7 million for about 145 clients.

David Cox is a financial advisor at Beacon Wealth Advisory with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Brookstone Capital Management and Creativeone Wealth, LLC. Beacon Wealth Advisory provides referral-based investment services and complimentary financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm does not directly manage assets but coordinates with third-party money managers and offers free public seminars and workshops.

David Wentz is a financial advisor with TFB Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Ameritas companies since 2006 and is involved in retirement plan administration through Tax Favored Benefits, which he has led since 2002. TFB Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $840 million in assets and offers customized portfolios across a range of investment vehicles, with a specialization in institutional retirement plan services.

Vance Wentz is a CFP® with 8 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Adviser Representative at TFB Advisors, LLC. He has previously worked at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and has been involved with Tax Favored Benefits and The Bar Retirement Plan, providing advisory and 401(k) services. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a partner in OCC Investors, LLC, a country club. TFB Advisors offers financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $840 million in assets and tailors portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance and time horizon, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Steve Williams is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Freedom Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked for seven years. He also has 18 years of experience at Peritus Benefits and Investments Inc, which operates as a Retirement Plan Third Party Administrator and has a small life and health insurance practice. Freedom Wealth Advisors serves private individuals, banks, corporations, estates, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through fee-based portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a customized tactical allocation strategy that includes both long-term core positions and short-term trading techniques, and manages a private pooled investment vehicle as part of its services.

Bryson Slater is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Caliber Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Petrovic Financial Services and three years at Gwfs Equities, Inc. Caliber Wealth Management serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment advice, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm integrates in-house tax preparation and consulting with its investment approach, which emphasizes globally diversified portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Oakley Allen is a financial advisor with Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Elevated Capital Advisors since 2017 and also works with Global Plains ADV Group. Outside of his advisory role, Oakley is involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities. Elevated Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporations by providing investment management, financial planning, and IPS preparation. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, using tools like Riskalyze to tailor asset allocation strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a network of independent advisors.

Anna Kiser is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at GreenLeaf Financial Network, Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and other firms. Outside of her advisory work, Anna serves as Assistant Director at Birthright of Hutchinson, a nonprofit supporting women with unplanned pregnancies, and is Treasurer of the Trinity Catholic Jr/Sr High School PTA Booster Club. GreenLeaf Financial Network provides investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and operates through a decentralized network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives.

Matthew Eilert is a financial advisor at Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, LLC, EdgeHill Venture Partners, and the University of Kansas. Atwood & Palmer provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and concierge services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, and institutional clients. The firm manages discretionary accounts using fundamental and technical analysis across multiple asset classes and coordinates with outside professionals to address various aspects of clients' financial lives.

Spencer Jones is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, MO since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Jones serves as Treasurer on the City Personnel Board for the City of Million Hills. Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multigenerational families, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes individualized Investment Policy Statements and employs a variety of investment strategies across equities, options, fixed income, and alternatives while coordinating with other professionals to address clients’ broader financial needs.

Tom Halvorson is a financial advisor at Freestate Advisors LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Freestate Advisors since 2007. Freestate Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on research-driven asset allocation and portfolio construction using proprietary economic and risk models, primarily implementing portfolios with ETFs and model strategies tailored to client needs.