Luke Scott is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Renaissance Financial since 2010 as well as prior positions with Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services. Scott also serves as an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Brett Jergens is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Overland Park, KS, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and having seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Tortoise Capital Advisors and operates several financial services businesses, serving as Chief Investment Officer for Prosperity Advisors LLC and Prosperity Network of Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Timothy Hacker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. It offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Thomas Saunders Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he worked for a combined 18 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Pierre Badertscher is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and First Heartland Capital Inc. Badertscher is a co-owner of SECURITY FINANCIAL Inc., an S-corp involved in the sale and distribution of insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options and third-party solutions.

Cecil Samson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rudman International for 15 years and has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Cecil also serves as COO of a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes and is involved in sales of non-investment home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm uses model-delivery strategies overseen by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established third-party providers.

Paul Debey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Piper Sandler & Co. He serves on the Board of Directors for Morningside College, an educational institution. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Darren Gray is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nine years. Gray also operates Freedom Peak Financial, where he creates and manages investment and model portfolios. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisors. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to offer integrated brokerage, financial planning, and managed account services.

Alessandra Graber is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

John Daley is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience in the financial industry including prior roles at HomeVestors of America and Keller Williams Southland Partners LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Thomas Wilson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lee's Summit, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson writes and publishes action adventure novels as a hobby. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jonathan Carter is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Renaissance Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an online clothing store. Merrill serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Austin Buck is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021, with prior roles at Jesse Snow and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates LifeGoals Strategies Group, a DBA affiliated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Lucas Watson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Grain Valley, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in design services and staffing roles at Staples Design Services and Robert Half. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Franklin Santos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arnold, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FBL Financial Group, Charles Schwab, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Bank of America. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic recommendation processes.

Kathryn Pfeiffer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairway, KS, where she has worked since 2014. She has 22 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is known for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Kelly Bonavia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has been with Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. The firm provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Steven Stringberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 44 years of industry experience. His past roles include long-term service at Waddell & Reed Inc and involvement with multiple firms such as Mid-Missouri Group, LLC and Celtic Wolf LLC. Outside of investment-related activities, he is involved with Stick This In Your Ear, LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing diversified strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Chad Nielsen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Pruco Securities, LLC for nine years and has been involved with Superior Cash Advance, Inc. since 2004. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with other financial products.

Kelly Arias is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior experience includes roles at Comprehensive Retirement Solutions, Innovest Financial Partners, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Arias serves as a member of the Financial Planning Association chapter's public relations committee, where she writes and edits personal finance articles and participates in public media appearances. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, featuring discretionary and non-discretionary program structures and a variety of investment options.