Rachael Graf is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently serving at Buttonwood Financial Group, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Prosperity Planning, Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC. Buttonwood Financial Group serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans with comprehensive wealth management and family-office-style services. The firm manages approximately $696.8 million in assets and focuses on individualized asset allocation, multigenerational planning, and integrated tax management.

Richard Falter is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group in Kansas City, MO, where he has worked since 2019. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sound Income Strategies and Mid American Tax Advisory Group. In addition to his advisory work, he has been an insurance agent offering life and health products since 2014. Mid-American Wealth Advisory Group serves a diverse client base, managing individual and retirement accounts with a team of six advisors and overseeing approximately $335.6 million in assets. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and behavioral analysis, with portfolio strategies tailored to clients’ goals, and also provides tax preparation services and educational workshops.

Jeffrey Ernest is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Modern Wealth Management since 2023, following prior roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Barber Financial Group. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and related services supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of model portfolios and third-party managers.

Christopher Ruhnke is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC in Kansas City, MO. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with VestGen and related entities since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, his experience includes positions in various industries and education at Northwest Missouri State University. VestGen Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.66 billion for over 22,700 clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services, and access to third-party managers, employing a client-specific strategy that incorporates fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

April Watkins is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mary Kay, Craft Sales, and Plexus Worldwide. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, primarily serving households with modest asset levels. The firm employs model portfolios managed through strategic asset allocation and periodic rebalancing, with a focus on proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Lainie Henrich is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Copper Financial and St. Luke's Healthtrack. Outside of finance, she is the owner and instructor of Maya Yoga, a yoga studio she has operated for 15 years. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios managed by its asset allocation and investment teams, primarily investing in proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, with services designed for households meeting a modest relationship threshold.

Rachel Mclain is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with American Century Investment Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at B & B Bagel, M & H Gas, and Kansas City Wealth Partners. She also has experience at the University of Missouri and Texas Roadhouse. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related services primarily to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios managed by an internal Investment Committee and emphasizes proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, detailed quarterly reporting, and household account aggregation.

Sarah Pedersen is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at It Works from 2017 to 2019 and has been with American Century Investment Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a resale clothing business through online platforms such as eBay and Etsy. American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio monitoring, tax-loss harvesting, and access to affiliated mutual funds and ETFs, utilizing model portfolios managed by an internal investment team that emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversification.

Hayden Pudenz is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked with Barber Financial Group and the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investment adviser representative at Barber Financial Group, working over 40 hours weekly. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and modular services supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a diverse range of strategies and tools.

Michael Rose is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at American Century Investment Services, Inc. since 2005 and is currently affiliated with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. in Kansas City, MO. American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and portfolio diversification through model portfolios managed by an internal Investment Committee, offering clients access to mutual funds and ETFs, including affiliated funds.

Darci Emerson is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank since 2014. 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 wrap-fee program, offering various portfolio options that include mutual funds, ETFs, municipal securities, and fixed income instruments. The firm utilizes a combination of model-based and manager-driven investment approaches and maintains affiliations with UMB Bank and UMB Investment Management.

Desiree Porter is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at American Century Investment Services since 2022 and previously held positions with the Kansas City Area Development Council, Lawrence Public Library, and the University of Kansas. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, focusing on clients with modest relationship thresholds. Their investment approach utilizes model portfolios managed by in-house teams and emphasizes proprietary American Century and Avantis funds.

Michael Quarles is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including American Financial Education Alliance and AE Wealth Management, and is the owner of Financial Longevity Advisory, LLC, where he also operates as an independent insurance agent. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, utilizing a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jennifer Blunt is a financial advisor at Prairie Capital Management Group, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Prairie Capital since 2021, following an 11-year tenure at Umb. Prairie Capital primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, offering asset consulting and investment supervisory services. The firm employs a multi-manager, multi-strategy investment approach, setting allocation parameters and monitoring independent portfolio managers without directly investing client assets for most multi-manager accounts.

Kristi Laing is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 11 years of industry experience. Kristi has been with American Century Investment Services, Inc. since 2015. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and related brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses model portfolios managed by its asset allocation and investment teams, primarily investing in proprietary mutual funds and ETFs, and serves clients generally meeting a modest relationship threshold.

Addison Tantillo is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. in Kansas City, MO. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Rye KC, Northwestern Mutual, and Kansas State University. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses model portfolios managed by an internal investment committee and primarily invests clients’ portfolios in proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Tyler Dodd is a financial advisor with Prairie Capital Management Group, LLC in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Brownlie & Braden Advisors, LLC and KPMG, LLP. Prairie Capital Management Group serves high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a multi-manager, multi-strategy approach that includes developing investment policies, selecting third-party managers, and conducting ongoing performance reviews.

Neal Dolbeare is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with American Century Investment Services, Inc. since 2004. American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides portfolio monitoring, tax-loss harvesting, and access to mutual funds and ETFs through preconstructed model portfolios emphasizing strategic asset allocation and diversification.

Chloe Alexander is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She has been with UMB Financial Services since 2018 and previously worked at Starbucks from 2013 to 2018. 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 wrap-fee program, offering multiple program options and access to a range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments. The firm employs both model-based and manager-driven approaches and integrates municipal advisory and broker-dealer functions alongside its banking affiliate.

James Carlile 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 worked with UMB Financial Services since 2015 and with UMB Bank since 2013. Carlile serves as a director for the Association of Military Banks of America, a nonprofit organization. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee Managed Account Solutions programs and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor affiliated with UMB Bank.