Ashley Romans is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Advisors Excel, Capitol Federal, Great Plains Federal Credit Union, and Commerce Bank. Romans also serves as a DAM Specialist at Advisors Excel, managing the system that organizes the firm's creative assets. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services through a platform that integrates multiple investment strategies and supports advisor customization.

Christopher Sullivan is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed Inc and Ivy Investments, Inc. He is a co-founder and director of Beyond Softball, a nonprofit supporting inner-city girls' softball programs. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a platform-centered approach that integrates models managed internally, by third parties, and by advisors, offering a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting.

Ryan Vandevelde is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and Advisors Excel. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a platform-centered approach that integrates model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, and financial planning services.

Catherine Goodman is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. She has been with AE Wealth Management for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in bookkeeping for a construction business. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, utilizing discretionary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment strategies.

Nicole Ferguson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Topeka, KS, and has seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at AE Financial Services, LLC, Advisors Excel, and the Kansas Insurance Department. 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 a variety of investment strategies, supporting a large client base with standardized model and platform services.

Nathaniel Miller is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Topeka, KS, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with AE Wealth Management since 2016 and owns the Miller Retirement Group, where he serves as an insurance producer focusing on life and annuity products. Additionally, he is involved in educational development through the Prepare Institute, creating college-style courses on retirement planning. 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 emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management, utilizing various investment strategies and maintaining a platform that supports a large number of clients through standardized services.

Salma Arriaga Lucio is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, where she has worked since 2021. She has one year of industry experience and previously held positions at US Bank, Envista Credit Union, and several hospitality-related roles. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach that combines multiple model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services.

Nicholas Gitto is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with AE Wealth Management, LLC. He has been associated with Advisors Excel since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a relationship manager involved in insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services through a platform that integrates model portfolios managed internally, by third parties, and by advisor-managed strategies.

Beth Garlick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and AE Financial Services, LLC since 2022, and previously held roles at ChangePath, LLC, CreativeOne Wealth, and Waddell & Reed. 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, utilizing discretionary model portfolios and various investment strategies.

Nathanael Grieco is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 8 years of industry experience. He also serves as a Unit Sales Manager at Bankers Life and Casualty, overseeing a team of agents and managing hiring and training. Outside of advisory work, he owns a self-serve car wash and a drop shipping business operated by a third party. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Trey Hartwich is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Topeka, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent and is involved in managing a farm operation. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through various program structures. The firm provides primarily non-discretionary, recommendation-based advice and operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Janice Heinz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Valic since 2010 and has prior experience at Washburn University. Outside of her advisory role, Janice teaches and choreographs dance, providing instruction in various styles including ballet, jazz, tap, and ballroom. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and supporting optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Lisa Becker is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Lord's Financial Planning and Gradient Securities, and currently serves as a transition consultant assisting advisors in moving client accounts. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered investment approach combining various model portfolios and discretionary management with tailored client solutions.

Brooke Garcia is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with AE Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at firms including ENDEX Capital Management, DeMarche Associates, and CoreFirst Bank & Trust. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and founder of Ambassador Financial, a nonprofit providing micro-loans to entrepreneurs in poverty, and serves on the board of directors for the CFA Society of Kansas City. She also pursues leather crafting as a personal interest. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a platform-centered approach combining model portfolios managed internally, by third parties, and by advisors, along with a range of financial planning, consulting, and plan services.

Dalton Minor is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Topeka, KS, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at United Parcel Service and USD 377. AE Wealth Management offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, employing a platform-focused approach with discretionary model portfolios and multiple investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients through a network of more than 400 advisors.

Matthew Wymore is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC in Topeka, Kansas, with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Azura Credit Union for 11 years. 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 uses discretionary model portfolios and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to support its investment strategies.

Gary Starr is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously spent 19 years at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an agritourism business called Gary's Berries and holds a position with the Kaw Delaware Drainage District. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains a unique municipal advisor affiliation to assist with public finance.

Katherine Dean is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Topeka, KS, holding a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Edward Jones since 2016 and has prior experience with Thirty-One from 2012 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Catherine Brake is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Topeka, KS. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of experience at Edward Jones, where she has worked 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.

Bret Lutz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Topeka, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a decade at Security Distributors, LLC and concurrent positions at LPL Financial and Envista Credit Union since 2023. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.