James Carlile is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with UMB Financial Services since 2015 and with UMB Bank since 2013. Carlile serves as a director for the Association of Military Banks of America, a nonprofit organization. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee Managed Account Solutions programs and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor affiliated with UMB Bank.

Jennifer Simmons is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cherry Co, Scout & Cellar, Madison Senior Living, and Northwestern Mutual. She also worked with the U.S. Soccer Program from 2018 to 2020. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, primarily serving households with modest relationship thresholds. The firm delivers advice through model portfolios managed by in-house teams and emphasizes proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, detailed performance reporting, and household account aggregation.

Nathan Fiser is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Modern Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the International Essential Tremor Foundation and is an insurance agent selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Modern Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model supported by an Investment Committee and offers a range of services including discretionary investment management, tax and estate planning, and insurance solutions.

Kari Jo Bear is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Continuum Advisory, LLC and has held previous roles at Triad Advisors, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Kari Jo also owns Thomann Financial Services, Inc., through which she conducts fixed insurance sales. She serves as an honorary board member of the Liberty Hospital Foundation. Continuum Advisory provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm integrates multiple professional services among its advisors and offers retirement plan consulting and ERISA fiduciary roles.

Logan Degraeve is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Modern Wealth Management, LLC and has been with Barber Financial Group since 2015, where he continues to serve as an investment adviser representative. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Julie Rush is a financial advisor at Prairie Capital Management Group, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Prairie Capital since 2008, initially at Prairie Capital Management and continuing with the firm following its transition to Prairie Capital Management Group in 2021. Prairie Capital primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager, multi-strategy investment approach, focusing on asset consulting and investment supervisory services while typically not directly investing client assets for most multi-manager accounts.

Francis Scheuerman is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UMB Financial Services since 2015 and has also worked at UMB Bank since 2011. Scheuerman serves as a board member of the Young Bank Officers of Kansas, an advocacy group. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through its UMB Managed Account Solutions (MAS) wrap-fee program, offering multiple program options and a range of fixed income and equity instruments. The firm uses both model-based and manager-driven approaches and is affiliated with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.

Ryan Burchett is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial and Tiffany Greens Golf Club. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Frank Barber is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Modern Wealth Management in 2023, he was with Barber Financial Group for 19 years and held roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Locust Street Securities. He is also involved in financial education through production and syndication of a radio show on social security analysis and co-authored the book "Retire a Winner." Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning, tax, estate, and insurance-related services through affiliated entities.

Craig Snedden is an investment advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Barber Financial Group. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors, offering investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a centralized Investment Committee, model portfolios, and third-party managers to guide investment decisions and provides additional tax, estate, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Scott Sheldon is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Edward Jones, AE Wealth Management LLC, RSG Investments, Retirement Solutions Group, and RSM US LLP. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $6.66 billion for about 22,790 clients and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services. The firm develops client-specific strategies using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis and serves a broad range of clients including individuals, small businesses, and institutional investors.

Zachary Ghilino is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Kansas and several hospitality businesses. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management approach supported by an Investment Committee and offers services such as discretionary investment management, tax and estate planning, and ERISA plan support.

Michael Capelle is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, Inc. for 18 years before joining Modern Wealth Management in 2022. Capelle serves on the advisory board for MaxMyInterest and manages a conservative, low-turnover investment portfolio for a family-related investment company. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and corporations. The firm uses a centralized portfolio management model with an Investment Committee and Management Team, offering a range of services including discretionary investment management, financial planning, tax and estate planning, and ERISA plan services.

Kyle Harsha is a financial advisor at Lexaurum Advisors with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including HD Vest Advisory Services and Rise Consulting and operates Money Matters Tax and Financial Services, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Lexaurum Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.27 billion and employs a multi-advisor team approach with a focus on diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory.

Bruce Godke is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Modern Wealth Management since 2023 and has prior experience with Mutual Securities, Inc. and Barber Financial Group. Godke is also an independent insurance agent, conducting life and long-term care insurance transactions. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across 94 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and related tax, estate, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Suzanne Wallace is a financial advisor at Copper Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Boulder Wealth Management, Edward Jones, and Abbott Laboratories. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, offering financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third‑party referrals, model-based wrap programs, and online Guided Investing. The firm works with both individual and institutional clients and operates with a dual broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser registration.

Scott Schloegel is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Creative Planning, Royal Alliance, and Premier Financial Partners. Scott also owns Wealth Scope LLC, where he provides financial planning and client relationship management. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, providing a non-discretionary model that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

Jacob Haynes is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Ivy Investments, Inc. and several wealth management and asset management companies. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research, offering customized private accounts as well as model separate-account and ETF strategies.

James Rankin Jr. is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC in Kansas City, MO, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at CreativeOne Securities, CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, and AE Wealth Management, LLC. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across about 94 advisors. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, utilizing a centralized Investment Committee and a combination of model portfolios and third-party managers in its approach.

Kelly Landry is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining CreativeOne Wealth (formerly Change Path, LLC) in 2018, she worked at Cona Investment Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2018 and has been self-employed since 2003. She is also active in community service as the South Central Region Secretary for Soroptimist International of Kansas City Northland, an organization focused on economic empowerment for girls and women. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing modern portfolio theory alongside fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.