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.

Casey Ventrillo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Ventrillo has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

Karen Newcomb is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Olathe, KS, and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. 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 operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

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.

Robin Harney is a financial advisor at Stifel with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 1995. Harney holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, typically delivered through episodic, fee-based financial plans.

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.

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.

Brooke Behrens is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. She has 12 years of experience in the financial industry, with the past 10 years spent at Edward Jones in Olathe, KS. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Troy Rust is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved in community and nonprofit boards, including serving as president of the Hardin MO 150 Inc. board and holding trustee responsibilities for family trusts and a farm he operates. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance to match them with suitable advisory programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party asset management 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 Wealth, Inc. based in Overland Park, Kansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., and Directed Services LLC. Outside of his role at Osaic, he is managing partner of Cohen Financial Services, a financial services firm providing both commission-based and advisory investment services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage client portfolios.

Lance Turpin is currently Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has worked in various capacities at Fidelity Investments since 2019, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lance held several positions in the financial industry dating back to 1994, with experience as a Professional Trader, President and Head Trader of Starpoint Securities, Senior Equity Trader at Tradebot Systems, and Equity Trader roles at multiple firms. With three decades of experience in financial services, Lance partners with clients to develop financial plans and educate them on making informed decisions. His approach focuses on helping clients grow and protect their investments through tailored planning and investment strategies. He emphasizes the importance of working with a trusted advisor to develop, implement, and monitor long-term investment and retirement plans. Lance holds an AR Insurance License.

David Holstein is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, First State Bank & Trust, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Cetera, and Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he serves as a firefighter for the Kansas City Kansas Fire Department and owns a residential cleaning business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party asset management, and an integrated platform that includes insurance products and lending programs.

Amy Carr is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, Kansas. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a summer softball umpire with the United States Specialty Sports Association and has served as adjunct faculty at Independence Community College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and has a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.