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.

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.

Jeffrey Vineyard is a financial advisor at Copper Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Copper Financial Network LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Treehouse Capital, LLC, a real estate investment company. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members, including those affiliated with CommunityAmerica Federal Credit Union and other program credit unions. The firm offers financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party manager referrals, model-based wrap programs, and online Guided Investing options for both individual and institutional clients.

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.

Jack Knutson is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Modern Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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 and modular services.

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.