Jeffrey Akright is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allstate and BOK Financial Securities. Outside of financial advising, he works in logistics as a package handler for United Parcel Service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning using a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Lindsey Marquis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones and holds the Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Co. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and operates an SEC-registered advisory program managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is notable for its extensive advisory network and affiliated capabilities beyond standard advisory services.

Christopher Thiele is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. He volunteers on the Investment Steering Committee for Lee's Summit Community Church in Missouri, assisting with the church's investment decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Sarah Thiele is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles outside the financial sector, such as at First Impressions Hair Salon and Chick-fil-A. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Sibbing is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lees Summit, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and CarMax, as well as brief employment in several other sectors. He has also been involved with the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps. 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 range of individual and institutional clients.

Gregory Guemmer is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp. and Benefit Planning, where he has been involved since 1987. He also conducts seminars through Benefit Planning Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Jaimie Morrison is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Between LPL Financial and his other business activities, he is involved with Carmack Capital Management in Lees Summit, MO. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by extensive research and technology.

James Yanez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management, based in Overland Park, KS. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in property valuation and held positions outside the financial industry. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separation between the two.

Laura Hudson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lee's Summit, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Allen Stiegemeyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services before joining Cetera. Stiegemeyer is also the managing partner of Luca Taxes LLC, a firm providing CPA, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Shannon Sundberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Independence, MO, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has six years of industry experience, including seven years with Truman Heartland Community Foundation before joining Edward Jones in 2020. 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 large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Teresa Steele is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked with firms including Woodbury Financial Services, National Planning Corporation, and OSAIC. Steele is an elected board member of several local organizations in Independence, MO, including the Independence Chamber of Commerce and Truman Heartland Community Foundation, where she contributes to finance and scholarship committees. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Thomas Bales is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. He previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services for a combined 30 years. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a part-time tax practice and is involved with Bales & Associates Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and investment strategies supported by research and technology.

Kevin Mc Clelland is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Blue Springs, MO. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Bradley Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and four years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Beumer Corporation for twelve years. 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 options, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Brett Brennan is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, National Planning Corporation, and Mike Martin Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, he owns a real estate brokerage and operates a tax preparation service, as well as an online shipping business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Joseph Hyde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. The firm serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. Edward Jones manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Kliethermes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Independence, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for KE2 Therm Solutions, INC. from 2010 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Hellon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 38 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term engagements with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers, alongside his current affiliation with LPL Financial since 2021. He is also involved with RDSH, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes unrelated to advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to various model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.