Benjamin Martinez is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2022. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he was a full-time student and worked at Blue Hills Country Club. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and emphasizes a financial planning-led investment process with low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of affiliated legal, trust, and retirement plan service businesses.

Scott Stanfield is a CFP® professional at Creative Planning with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2017 and previously held positions at GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC and Private Client Services, LLC. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, alongside selective private market exposure and tax-efficient investing techniques.

Brett Penne is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Creative Planning with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and previously held positions at SS&C Technologies, State Street Corporation, Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas, and the University of Central Missouri. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by access to private market investments and multiple specialized service affiliates.

Jeffrey Curtis is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Curtis & Associates, Inc. since 1991 and has been with Lion Street Advisors and Lion Street Financial since 2015. Curtis also serves as a board member of Indian Hills Country Club and participates on a scholarship committee for Shawnee Mission East. Integrity Alliance is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals, with investment advice delivered through advisor-managed discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Tyler Higgins is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, his work history includes roles at SS&C Technologies, Bass Pro Shops, and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Sydney Bohlinger is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning and has previously held roles at Investment Center Advisor Group, Live Action, Bank of Colorado, and the University of Wyoming Athletic Department. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-led investment approach that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Ann Erskine is a financial advisor at Mariner with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of advisory work, she serves as Vice President of Compliance at MSEC, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal management team and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Marie Mc Graw is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Colt Group and RPS Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with HR and bookkeeping tasks at a family-owned fire and flood restoration business. 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 across various investment vehicles and strategies.

Angelyn Rosson is a financial advisor at Mariner with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with various Mariner entities since 2014. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Karla Haston is a financial advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, UBS Financial Services, and Piper Sandler & Co. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a baby gifts sales business. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment committee and integrates tax and accounting services with traditional portfolio management.

Robert Woodard is a financial advisor with Mariner, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® designations and over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Mariner in various roles since 2015, including Mariner Institutional Consulting and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to pooled vehicles and third-party managers. The firm combines discretionary, customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee with a broad range of strategies, supported by a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory firms.

Jason Maddox is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Creative Planning in Overland Park, KS, bringing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Girard Capital Management and TD Ameritrade, as well as experience outside the financial sector at Domino's. Creative Planning serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in assets. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by supplemental investment options and comprehensive retirement plan services.

Dustin Barker is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Infinex Investments, Inc., First State Bank & Trust, Cetera, and Prairie Capital Management. In addition to his advisory work, Barker has a role at First State Bank & Trust involving business development, product development, investment research and analysis, trust account administration, and operational oversight. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, wrap programs, third-party asset manager referrals, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Casey Jensen is a Certified Financial Planner® with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2019 and previously held multiple roles at Northwestern Mutual from 2012 to 2019. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. The firm employs a financial-planning-led approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market investments.

Kaden Wren is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior work experience in construction and custom cabinetry. Outside of advising, Wren owns Heartland Holiday Lights, a seasonal lighting business. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection. The firm uses diversified investment strategies and offers family office services, supported by an affiliated accounting subsidiary and a variety of retirement plan solutions.

John Donnes is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Broken Sound Country Club, Cocktail Hour Entertainment, and Lynn University. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans through services such as asset management, financial planning, and family office offerings. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and also provides tax planning and billing services through its affiliated accounting subsidiary.

Keith Carpenter is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Lawrence, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2006 and also serves as president and owner of Summit Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and co-owner of Infinitas, LLC, and co-owner of WCBD, LLC, all entities related to securities and advisory business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options, while providing operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support.

Benjamin West is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Prime Capital Financial since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Financial Engines Advisor Center, LLC. He is also the owner and chief executive member of PCIA Houston LLC, where he manages administrative responsibilities. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan trustee services, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers family office services along with affiliated tax advisory capabilities.

Kevin Shillingsburg is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party planning methodologies with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Bobby Oppenheim is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of experience at the firm. His prior work includes a year at Legacy Financial Strategies and four years at the University of Kansas. Outside of finance, he has spent six years affiliated with Shadow Glen Golf Club. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.