Ayron Lawson is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he held positions in the wellness department at Oklahoma State University and worked at Walmart and Radix Solar. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and financial wellness solutions.

Ronald Paulseen is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life). His career includes longstanding roles at Paulseen Financial Group since 1994 and New York Life Insurance Company since 1972. He is a minority owner of Kansas Heart Hospital and serves as an LLC member and board member of NYLARC, a life insurance reinsurance company for New York Life. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional sponsors, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes tailored advice through multiple program types and operates primarily on a non-discretionary asset management basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Cameron Sellers is a CFP® professional at Hightower Advisors with experience in the financial industry since 2015. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Commerce Bank, and Emprise Bank. He is based in Wichita, KS. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional investors, and employs a multi-manager investment approach with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Yezenia Acosta is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at INTRUST Bank and Speedy Cash. Outside of her advisory work, she is an associate at a retail clothing store in Wichita, KS, where she assists with store operations. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering solutions that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm’s advisory model emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager strategies using both affiliated and third-party managers.

Joshua Martin is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., The Bonavia at Veterans Park, Weigand Omega Management, and Regent Park. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and manages portfolios across a range of securities with periodic rebalancing and performance reviews.

Thomas Kirk III is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Kirk is a co-trustee of family trusts established for the benefit of his relatives. 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, multi-manager solutions, and the use of both affiliated and third-party managers, incorporating various investment vehicles and proprietary research.

Calvin Pearson is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Aristata Financial. He serves as Vice President and board member of the First Tee of Greater Wichita, a youth development organization. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager investment approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through its extensive network of advisor practices.

Ryan Maddex is a CFP® professional based in Wichita, KS, with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and previously held roles at Global Retirement Partners, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, Korol Financial Group, and Advisors Excel. Outside of financial advisory, his background includes work at Washburn University and experience in the hospitality industry. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, utilizing a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by in-house and third-party resources.

Markus Phox is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hightower Securities, Private Client Services, 6 Meridian LLC, and MarketAxess. He was also employed at Princeton University for four years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions using both affiliated and third-party managers, with a broad range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Jocelyn Childs is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years and was involved with Champion Courier LLC for two years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a range of investment vehicles.

Matthew Thiessen is a CFP® certificant with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at &PARTNERS since 2025 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. &Partners serves a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with portfolios managed by in-house advisors or third-party managers.

Andrew Koontz is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Motion Industries. Outside of his advisory role, Koontz co-owns a family LLC involved in real property maintenance and management. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation and comprehensive financial planning.

Amanda Maier is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Banc of America Investment Services. Maier has been with Hightower Advisors since 2021. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Gaylyn Mc Gregor is a financial advisor at Mariner with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. Prior to joining Mariner Wealth Advisors in 2022, Gaylyn worked at Talbots and Equity Bank, and spent 17 years at Commerce Trust Company. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal investment team and combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations, along with integrated tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Tyler Porter is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Wichita, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has a longstanding affiliation with Paulseen Financial Group and New York Life Insurance dating back to 2009. Tyler serves as a board member on the Community National Bank and Trust, participating in strategic planning efforts. Eagle Strategies supports a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice through various program types and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Melissa Hutson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at BancWest Investment Services, Inc., LPL Financial, and BMO Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering portfolio management, advisory, and brokerage services through a variety of platforms and strategies. The firm focuses on comprehensive client assessments and uses fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across multiple investment types.

Jason Mayers is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Hightower Advisors, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Ameritas Investment Partners and Cargill, Inc. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement consulting.

Shana Curtis is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining &PARTNERS in 2025, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing in various capacities from 2009 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, Curtis is involved in several sales activities, including representing an online wine retailer, working as a beauty associate, and acting as a travel agent. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and portfolio management strategies, with services provided on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Ryan Babel is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously served in the United States Air Force from 2015 to 2026. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios and third-party managers selected by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Jarrett Raney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wichita, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Meritrust Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.