Lars Ragan is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in North Kansas City, Missouri, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Waddell & Reed for 15 years before joining Independent Financial Group in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of Ragan Wealth Management, LLC, a marketing DBA, and also works part-time as a bartender. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios with both passive and active investment exposures.

Jason Batt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Jason serves as an adjunct professor at San Diego Christian College and Kyoto International University, teaching undergraduate courses and developing course materials. He is also president and CEO of Open Door Financial, a non-investment related business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a mix of financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with a variety of analytical approaches and specialized services.

James Nelson is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Blue Springs, MO, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2011. Nelson operates under the DBA Nelson Wealth Management for branding purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.

Karl Sullivan is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mutual of Omaha and its affiliated entities since 2010 and has been with Bankers Life and its related firms since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he recruits and trains insurance agents and is appointed to write Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm focuses on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in managing client portfolios.

Caleb Pryor is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Mariner Wealth Advisors and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Before his advisory career, he had a role at Rockhill Grill. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and utilizes multiple management platforms to support its due diligence and investment recommendations.

Cory Coldwell is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and Wells Fargo. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are delivered through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Terry Neace is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been associated with Great West since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex and as a driver for Uber. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer‑sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm utilizes an integrated model linked to Empower’s administrative platforms and offers financial plans focused on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates.

William James is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nearly four decades at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and involvement with several business entities such as A Thyme for Everything and Stick This In Your Ear LLC, which are outside the investment field. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Thomas Wilson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lee's Summit, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson writes and publishes action adventure novels as a hobby. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Austin Buck is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021, with prior roles at Jesse Snow and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates LifeGoals Strategies Group, a DBA affiliated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Lucas Watson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grain Valley, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in design services and staffing roles at Staples Design Services and Robert Half. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Steven Stringberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 44 years of industry experience. His past roles include long-term service at Waddell & Reed Inc and involvement with multiple firms such as Mid-Missouri Group, LLC and Celtic Wolf LLC. Outside of investment-related activities, he is involved with Stick This In Your Ear, LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing diversified strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Kelly Van Deusen is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 23 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously worked at Tmfs Advisors, Llc from 2004 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice-President and a board member of the Lake Winnibago Saddle Club, an equine activities private club. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

John Cuddy is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Lees Summit, MO, and has seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc. and Harpos. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a freshman basketball coach at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology-enabled portfolio management.

Erin Pierson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameritrade Inc. from 2005 to 2020 before joining Charles Schwab in 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Shawn Perkins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related firms since 2022. Perkins previously served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 2000 to 2022. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics without handling implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and offers a consolidated billing option combining planning with managed accounts, while maintaining separate services.

Sarah Day is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at several firms including Waddell and Reed LPL Financial and Commerce Trust Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a range of portfolio management strategies delivered through a network of independent Financial Professionals, with access to both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Kenneth Lineberry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles within education and healthcare sectors. Outside of finance, he has written marching band drill and music as an independent contractor for about 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jeffrey Walters is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2008 and also serves as CFO of Blue Ridge Bank, where he is involved in financial reporting and investment decisions. Walters is a board member and treasurer for Saint Peters United Methodist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with a wide range of program options and serves over 800,000 clients through more than 10,000 advisors.

Scott Hocker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked with MassMutual and American Family Insurance. He is also the owner of Hocker Financial Services, LLC, a company established for tax purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management across a large network of advisors.