Jill Wood is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2011 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Steven Wilcox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously spent 10 years at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Alexander Barrett is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was involved with Nivo Solar LLC and worked in various positions across multiple industries. He is also a financial advisor at Renaissance Financial, where he offers securities, insurance, and advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supported by a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Justin Starks is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and its affiliates since 2021, following 15 years at Ss&C. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without portfolio management or institutional advisory services, emphasizing written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics.

Hayden Watts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. He also served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios including fund-of-funds and model portfolios, with distinctive features such as CFTC registration and the use of AI-driven research methods.

Natalie Lambrecht is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1999. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Chad Burt serves as Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2000. He has held various roles within the company, including Wealth Management Advisor since 2016, Vice President Financial Planning Consultant from 2007 to 2016, and Financial Planning Consultant from 2000 to 2007. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as an Investment Representative at American Century from 1997 to 2000. In his role as a Wealth Management Advisor, Chad Burt assists families in developing comprehensive and personalized wealth plans aimed at the growth, preservation, and transfer of their wealth across generations. He holds an insurance license in Arkansas. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Chad Burt coaches baseball and softball teams for his three children and spends time with his family both locally and on their farm. His personal interests include baseball, football, softball, outdoor adventures, family activities, and social events with friends.

Paul Shores is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Leawood, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by the firm’s capital-markets capabilities.

Amie Nees is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Leawood, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously spent four years at Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.

Kathleen Leith is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc since 2008. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches.

David Barber is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Jericho Home Improvements for six years, Dream Realty for one year, and Ascend Learning/Jones and Bartlett for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options.

Patrick Haase is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he is involved in developing, implementing, and refining financial plans and investment strategies. He focuses on aligning financial plans with the realities of clients' lives to support their financial goals. He has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, gaining experience across various aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management from 2021 to the present. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Patrick engages in family activities, fishing, hiking, outdoor adventures, and values his experiences related to military service and parenthood.

Blake Campbell is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, JB Hunt Transport, and Modern Mission, as well as experience in education. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Christian Ragan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Swiss Re America Holding Co. and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily on a tiered wrap fee basis.

Jeffrey Bird is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and third-party research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Paula Johnston is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms over her career, including Voya Financial Advisors and Prosperity Network of Advisors, where she currently serves as president. Additionally, she holds a notary public commission. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and affiliations.

Troy Rust is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Richmond, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Rust serves on multiple local boards, including Missouri Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Company and Tri-County Mental Health Services, and is involved in agricultural operations as a farm owner and operator. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and retirement-plan support alongside access to asset management through LPL and third-party managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

John Hurley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KeyBank and involvement with Hoot Owl Financial alongside his current LPL affiliation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Joseph Neal is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Country Club Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics using diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Mark Glass is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Overland Park, KS. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC for nine years and Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. for one year. Outside of his role at OSAIC, he is the managing partner of Cohen Financial Services, where he provides financial and investment management services and also sells life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing, with portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.