Leslie Darrington is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023, Leslie worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023. Outside of advising, Leslie is involved in investment-related business activities through ownership and partnership roles in related entities based in Leawood, KS. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports and entertainment planning, supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Andrew Gustafson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for seven years and has been involved in community activities including serving on the board of a charitable welfare fund and coaching youth lacrosse. He is currently vice president of the Lacrosse Association of Kansas City, promoting youth and high school lacrosse initiatives. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party investment management with various portfolio management and financial planning services.

Richard Homuth is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1986, also working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a General Partner of Canterbury Circle Family, a family estate planning LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Austin Gates is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Dustin Kueser is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Olathe, KS, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at Brigham Young University Idaho from 2013 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Brent Forck is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Joerns Healthcare. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Tollos, a medical equipment manufacturing and sales business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Lisa May is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commerce Brokerage Services Inc and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. She operates her advisory business through LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various operational tools.

Christopher Alpers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Knox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Overland Park, Kansas. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles with Waddell & Reed Inc. and involvement in youth soccer organizations, where he has served as a coach. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by research and technology tools.

Kyle Baker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tonya Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment options, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Kimberly Hayes is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc., Cetera Advisors LLC, and Spectrum Wealth Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a wide span of investment strategies.

Riley Griffin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas, bringing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he worked at Bank of America for one year and T. Loft for five years. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Griffinator Tree Services and Books By Ri LLC, and is also a partner in Tanlines KC, a spray tanning business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, providing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and broad investment resources.

Carter Dye is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an associate advisor at Cetera. He has held roles at several firms, including Comprehensive Retirement Solutions and Prosperity Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he refers clients to tax professionals and is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and reports over $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Beaubien is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Staley Farms Golf Club for six years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Devan Mc Ewen is a financial advisor at Stifel in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Mc Ewen has been with Stifel since 2023, with previous experience at CGN Advisors and a background that includes time as a student and work at Berry College Elementary and Middle School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology from its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Christopher Funke is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he was involved with Funke Companies Inc. and worked with Waddell & Reed Inc. and various insurance carriers over an 11-year period. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services supported by a broad platform of financial planning, asset management, and institutional solutions.

Jason Dalen is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2019. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair-elect of the board for the Metropolitan Community College Foundation and is a member of the KU Endowment Advancement Board. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by its capital markets capabilities and integrated lending options.

Tanner Owen is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including White Iron Ridge and Renaissance Financial, where he also serves as a financial advisor. Outside of his advisory role, Owen volunteers as a coach with the youth development organization First Tee and as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters. He also performs handyman work at a wedding venue. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing assets exceeding $256 billion.

Brandon Botts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously attended the University of Kansas. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.