Bradford Mecklenburg is a CFP® professional at Valic Financial Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions, LLC and Agia. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple wrap programs, operating at scale with a heavy reliance on technology and model-driven solutions.

James Hall V is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and previously spent five years with Lockton Investment Advisors and related Lockton entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Austin James LLC and occasionally travels to Cuba. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Kenyon Wells is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and more than 30 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Walla Street Wealth Management Inc, Central Financial Services, and Ameritas Investment Corp. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent focused on selling fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, utilizing multiple custodial platforms and third-party tools to support portfolio construction, monitoring, and trading.

Jason Edmonds is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Edmonds Duncan Registered Investment Advisors, LLC and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. He is involved with a family LLC that holds private direct investments. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in client assets. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various tactical approaches, and offers a broad range of retirement plan services supported by affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

Sydney Pemberton is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, Waddell & Reed, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and other financial firms. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and multiple investment strategies, serving over 127,000 clients with an emphasis on standardized model and platform services.

Cael Crispin is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining CWM, he worked at Carson Wealth and The Retirement Planning Group. His background includes diverse roles outside finance, such as positions in education and local businesses. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and retirement-plan services using model portfolios guided by an in-house Investment Committee and various customization tools.

Zachary Brummel is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2017 and previously spent six years at Waddell & Reed Inc. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by tactical approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Andrew Stiles is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with Creative Planning, bringing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Land Advisors Organization, Enterprise Bank & Trust, and Ottawa University. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies supplemented by tax-loss harvesting and selective private market exposure.

Nathanael Jones is a financial advisor with Creative Planning in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 65 designation. He began his career at Creative Planning in 2026 and has prior experience in various roles including positions at C.H. Robinson, Hemel Electric LLC, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Agape Apparel LLC. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm utilizes a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Stephanie Manning is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior relationship manager at Mariner and Msec, LLC. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2006 and at Msec, LLC since 2011. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal management team and external managers, with a notable depth in tax and accounting integration uncommon for firms of its size.

Penny Vinson is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Waddell & Reed Inc. and Instacart. Penny also serves as Vice President of Membership for the Pawnee Elementary PTA. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Claire Vallejo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mutual Securities, Inc., Intellicents Investment Solutions, Inc., and Kornitzer Capital Management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody and clearing services.

Dillon Wilhite is a financial advisor with Prime Capital Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2023. His background includes roles at Ascendiant Capital Markets, McClure Real Estate, and work related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. He also has experience at the University of Kansas both as a student and in a professional capacity. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a wide range of services including asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan sponsor and trustee services, and family office offerings. The firm employs diverse investment strategies and provides comprehensive tax advisory and financial administration services through its affiliated subsidiaries.

Ariadna Baute Paz is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and Americo Financial Life and Annuity. VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving U.S. individuals, including high and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, utilizing centralized technology, unified managed accounts, and third-party model managers.

Alec Giesting is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience currently advising at Prime Capital Financial. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Financial and Renaissance Financial. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with services that include asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan sponsor and trustee services, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers family office services, tax planning through an affiliated subsidiary, and consolidated reporting across custodians and private investments.

Christian Chalabi is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Prime Capital Investment Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at Northwestern Mutual and William Jewell College. Chalabi holds a Series 65 designation. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan trustee services, and family office offerings, employing a variety of investment strategies and platforms.

Amy Goodwin is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Client One Securities, LLC and George K. Baum & Company. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold allocations, and supplemental strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Shane Hunt is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning, where he has worked since 2022, following six years at Heartland Wealth Advisors. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by other tailored investment options.

Carolyn Vertovec is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Planning Partners. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, BMO Wealth Management, Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Prudential. She is also a co-owner of Rivtop Enterprises, a business based in Kansas City, MO. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning solutions through third-party providers, utilizing a diversified investment approach aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Thomas Moreland is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at Hooke & MacDonald and has experience in educational roles at the University of Kansas, Shawnee Mission East High School, and Indian Hills Middle School. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm applies a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, along with access to private market investments and a range of institutional services.