John Cadena is a financial advisor at SB Advisory, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked as a self-employed securities consultant since 2018. He also owns JC Regulatory Consulting LLC, a compliance consulting business established in 2024. SB Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary investment advice, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis across mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and third-party managers.

John Christy is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Craft & Sage Wealth and has held prior roles at Royal Alliances Associates, Inc. and Premier Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Christy is involved in a men's investment club at Lake Quivira Country Club. Craft & Sage Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and investment analysis for individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to align portfolios with clients’ goals and also advises on publicly traded and privately held real estate investments.

Travis Franks is a CFP® professional with Series 65 registration and one year of industry experience. He currently works at Prosperity Planning in North Kansas City, MO, where he has held roles since 2023. Prior to joining the firm, his background includes positions in financial success coaching and various educational institutions. Prosperity Planning, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $543 million in assets using a long-term, diversified investment approach focused on global asset allocation with an emphasis on index-based funds and systematic strategy tilts.

Blake Harris is a financial advisor at Windward Private Wealth Management Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Windward, he founded and operated BH Flips LLC, an online eBay store specializing in buying and reselling items. Windward Private Wealth Management provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $309.6 million in assets for about 226 clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with diversified allocations and offers tailored financial planning that includes tax, retirement, estate, and insurance advice.

Joshua Falter is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, where he has worked since 2016. He has eight years of industry experience and is involved in fixed insurance and fixed annuity sales through Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. since 2019. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group serves a broad client base including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individuals, managing approximately $335.6 million in assets. The firm offers tailored investment portfolios, discretionary and non‑discretionary management, third-party asset manager access, and additional services such as retirement plan guidance and in‑house tax preparation.

Rachael Graf is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently serving at Buttonwood Financial Group, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Prosperity Planning, Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC. Buttonwood Financial Group serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans with comprehensive wealth management and family-office-style services. The firm manages approximately $696.8 million in assets and focuses on individualized asset allocation, multigenerational planning, and integrated tax management.

Richard Falter is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, where he has worked since 2019. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sound Income Strategies and Mid American Tax Advisory Group. In addition to his advisory work, he has been an insurance agent offering life and health products since 2014. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group serves a diverse client base, managing individual and retirement accounts with a team of six advisors and overseeing approximately $335.6 million in assets. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis, with portfolio strategies tailored to clients’ goals, and also provides tax preparation services and educational workshops.

Jeffrey Ernest is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Modern Wealth Management since 2023, Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2016, and Barber Financial Group from 2014 to 2023. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside financial planning and tax, estate, and insurance-related services through affiliated entities.

Christopher Ruhnke is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining VestGen Advisors, his background includes roles in private client services and various positions outside the investment industry. VestGen Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a centralized portfolio construction model combined with advisor-level client relationship work and serves a broad range of clients, including other investment advisers and institutional entities.

Jacob Hoffman is a Series 65-licensed advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, bringing three years of industry experience. His prior work includes a one-year tenure with Northwestern Mutual and academic roles at the University of Missouri and Kearney High School. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, utilizing investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Hayden Pudenz is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Modern Wealth Management, LLC since 2023. Prior to joining Modern Wealth Management, he worked at Barber Financial Group and has held various roles including at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and Omaha Country Club. 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 as well as financial planning and modular services.

Darci Emerson is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2014. 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 wrap-fee program, offering various portfolio options that include mutual funds, ETFs, municipal securities, and fixed income instruments. The firm utilizes a combination of model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and maintains affiliations with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.

Michael Quarles is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including American Financial Education Alliance and AE Wealth Management, and is the owner of Financial Longevity Advisory, LLC, where he also operates as an independent insurance agent. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, utilizing a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Chloe Alexander is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services since 2018 and previously worked at Starbucks from 2013 to 2018. 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 wrap-fee program, offering multiple program options and access to a range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments. The firm employs both model-based and manager-driven approaches and integrates municipal advisory and broker-dealer functions alongside its banking affiliate.

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., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Cherry Co, Scout & Cellar, Madison Senior Living, and Northwestern Mutual. Simmons has also been involved with the U.S. Soccer Program. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios managed by its asset allocation and investment teams, focusing primarily on proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

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.

Chancellor Davis is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Modern Wealth Management, he worked at New York Life Insurance for two years and has experience in education, having been employed at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and local schools. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related services supported by a centralized Investment Committee and multiple specialized divisions.

Kari Jo Bear is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with Continuum Advisory, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at OSAIC and Triad Advisors, Inc. She is also president and owner of Thomann Financial Services, Inc., where she oversees fixed insurance sales. Additionally, she serves as an honorary board member of the Liberty Hospital Foundation. Continuum Advisory provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—and institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers a range of investment options and retirement plan consulting, with a collaborative approach among advisors who often maintain complementary professional practices.

Greg Lebold is a financial advisor at Convergence Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a core team leader for the “This Man Is You!” program and serves as treasurer and board member for the Transitions Family Visitation Center. Convergence Financial provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis to create tailored portfolios and offers a range of asset management and retirement plan consulting services across multiple offices.