Shane Toner is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions and Waddell & Reed Inc. He also allocates time to investment management services with UMB Bank. UMB Financial Services, Inc. primarily provides investment advisory and brokerage services 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. The firm employs a combination of model-based and manager-driven approaches and is affiliated with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.

Angela Gates is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Angela has worked at UMB Bank, n.a., UMB Financial Services Inc., and UMB Insurance Inc. since the early 1990s and 2008, respectively. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through various program options, including a wrap-fee platform. The firm uses a combination of model-based and manager-driven approaches and maintains affiliations with UMB Bank, n.a. and UMB Investment Management.

Elena Bone is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Century Investment Services, Kurt Goeser State Farm, and in education settings. American Century Investments Private Client Group offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and other entities, focusing on households with modest investment thresholds. The firm utilizes model portfolios managed by in-house teams, primarily investing in proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Arthur Lewis is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. based in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2025. Prior to his current role, he was employed at UMB Bank and Lowe’s, and was a full-time student for ten years. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple managed account solutions and combines investment management with municipal advisory services, supported by its affiliation with UMB Bank.

Michael Martin is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for over three decades and holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He is also a member of VestGen Wealth Partners Holdings, a financial services holding company. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $6.66 billion for nearly 22,790 clients across 53 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Janice Trimmell is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 39 years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Bank and UMB Scout Brokerage Services Inc. throughout her career. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple managed account solutions and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, with a documented suitability and risk-tolerance process to guide portfolio construction.

Mark Wenzl is a financial advisor at Private Client Services, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Private Client Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in disability and life insurance sales. Private Client Services is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm employs a structured discovery and risk-profiling process to develop investment strategies and offers multiple implementation platforms, managing approximately $1.05 billion across more than 3,200 client accounts.

Ronald Yount is a Certified Financial Planner® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Copper Financial Network LLC since 2014. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Kansas City, MO. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, including those of CommunityAmerica Federal Credit Union and affiliated entities, offering financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party referrals, model-based wrap programs, and online Guided Investing. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients and operates with a fiduciary advisory model that includes due diligence on third-party managers.

Craig Sutherland is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2018, following seven years at Central States Capital Markets LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the vintage automobile industry through ownership of Sutherland Automotive and participates in historic sports car racing promotional activities. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities. The firm offers various program options and employs a combination of model-based and manager-driven investment approaches.

Deborah Alexander is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at UMB Financial Services and UMB Insurance since 2001. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of managed account solutions and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, leveraging a documented suitability process to guide clients into model-based investment strategies.

Bradley Remy is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with RubinBrown Advisors LLC in Kansas City, MO. He has seven years of industry experience and has been with RubinBrown Advisors since 2017, alongside his tenure at RubinBrown LLP beginning in 2013. RubinBrown Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan sponsor services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.86 billion in client assets, primarily through strategic asset allocation with model portfolios of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Phillip Mason is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UMB Financial Services since 2013 and has worked at UMB Bank since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Mason serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations, St. Michael's Veterans Center and Inclusion Connections. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee managed account programs and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Heather Herring is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at One Oak Private Wealth and Asset Management, AE Wealth Management, LLC, and It's Your Money. She is also involved with Financial Longevity Advisory LLC, focusing on financial and retirement planning. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives, offering a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio management.

Steven Winget is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with UMB Financial Services and its affiliate UMB Bank since 2016. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee managed account programs and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, leveraging its affiliation with UMB Bank.

Salvatore Arnone is a financial advisor with Copper Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked for American Century Investments for 11 years before joining Copper Financial. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, offering financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management via third-party manager referrals, model-based wrap programs, and an online Guided Investing option. The firm works with both individual and institutional clients and employs a fiduciary advisory model centered on third-party manager referrals and in-house model portfolios.

Dante Webb is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kansas City, KS, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and totaling five years of industry experience. He has worked at Empower Retirement since 2015. 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’s services are closely integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems and focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Sean Day is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empower Financial Services, Sunrun, and Golden Oak Lending. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services focus on integrated solutions tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Vincent Clark is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Creative Planning with 10 years of industry experience, having been with the firm since 2015. He serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including Park University’s Board of Trustees and Foundation Board, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City Ballet, and American Public Square, contributing to fiduciary oversight and organizational governance. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and a centralized investment infrastructure.

Thomas Willenborg Jr. is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is also active as an Uber driver. 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 clients. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Christopher Chaney is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include UBS Financial Services, Woodbury Financial Services, and Edward Jones. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit fundraiser GiveSafeWater and is involved in educating clients about investment fees through the Understand Advisor Fees program. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a combination of firm- and third-party models to develop tailored investment strategies, blending passive and active exposures while conducting ongoing portfolio monitoring.