Marjorie Neech is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Stepp & Rothwell, Inc. for six years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

David Turner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Jackson Hewitt. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services that cover a broad range of areas including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with clients able to choose if and how to implement those recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Jeffrey Tipton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab entities since 1998. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary strategies and a centralized operational platform.

Melissa Zitter is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Prior to her advisory career, she spent nine years as a homemaker. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Aaron Froehlich is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera, Healthy Foundations Financial, and Alcon. Outside of advisory work, he operated a sole proprietorship called Aaron's Reffing for over a decade. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, and access to third-party asset managers, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products.

Justin Moore is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties in Harrisonville, Missouri. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a 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 firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jennifer Dunklin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Liam Porter Insurance Agency and State Farm Vp Management Corp. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad range of services such as proprietary research, market-making, and securities-backed lending programs.

Mary Swanson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the marketing and investment committee of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

John Cuddy is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Lees Summit, MO, and has seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc. and Harpos. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a freshman basketball coach at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology-enabled portfolio management.

Ashley Melton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Melton worked at Equitable Advisors, Pruco Securities, and has a background that includes positions in various healthcare organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Dolan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in North Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Edward Jones and a total of five years in the industry. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Grant Thornton LLP for four years. 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 under management and offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Pamela Zschoche is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and has worked with related firms since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates Zschoche Financial Planning and serves as owner, president, and treasurer of Zschoche Farms, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Jordan Tucker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at American Century Investment Services Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brad Mock is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, where he assists clients with retirement planning and investment strategy. He collaborates with clients to create plans aimed at meeting their reasonable goals and improving their family's financial future. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2022, Brad held positions as a Wealth Management Advisor at U.S. Bancorp Investments from 2021 to 2022, a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021, and a Financial Center Manager at Bank of America from 2017 to 2019. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Paige Fowler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and is based in Kansas City, MO. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Chris Athey is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Tmfs Advisors, LLC from 2008 to 2016 before joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental property but does not actively manage it. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Julia Hyde is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Leawood, Kansas office. She originally worked for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management while residing in Omaha, Nebraska, and rejoined the firm in 1998. Julia has been part of the Helbert Hyde team for over 15 years, focusing on holistic wealth management to serve clients and their families by determining long-term financial goals and implementing customized investment strategies. Julia's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. She collaborates closely with clients, gathering information, assessing time horizons and risk tolerance, and maintaining continual dialogue to adjust portfolios as situations evolve. An Iowa native, Julia graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. She has lived in the Kansas City area for over 35 years and resides there with her husband Doug and their rescue dog Millie. They have four adult children and nine grandchildren. Julia holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She supports several charitable organizations in the Kansas City area, including Harvester's, CASA, Susan G Komen, and Great Plains SPCA, and enjoys spending her time away from the office with family and friends at the lake.

Gianfranco Timotei is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions outside the financial sector, including at Chick-Fil-A and Acre. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory, brokerage, and insurance products through a platform that integrates multiple adviser programs and third-party asset managers.

Maren Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Saint Ann YCC and held positions in educational institutions including Fisher Island Day School and Pembroke Hill School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sean Tucker is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors and Comprehensive Retirement Solutions. He is also a financial professional with Prosperity Advisors, LLC, and participates in a tax and accounting referral business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.