Matthew Murphy is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fisher Investments, where he has been since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors and Ivy Funds Distributor Inc. Fisher Investments serves a global client base of institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach led by a five-member Investment Policy Committee, integrating quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Philip Forbes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he also drives for Uber on a part-time basis. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporate fiduciaries.

Steven Loyd is a Senior Resident Director with Merrill, specializing in wealth management strategies tailored to the needs of affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 1994, he has worked alongside a team of specialists to deliver goals-based wealth management through personalized advice and a disciplined investment approach. Steven holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a High School Diploma from Billings Missouri. He emphasizes one-on-one collaboration with clients to develop financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Steven is engaged in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Leslie Darrington is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Leslie has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2013. Outside of the firm, Leslie is involved in the management of investment-related business activities through ownership and partnership roles in private LLCs based in Leawood, Kansas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various areas including retirement, education, and niche services, with tailored recommendations developed using proprietary research and tools.

Andrew Gustafson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for seven years and has been involved in community activities including serving on the board of a charitable welfare fund and coaching youth lacrosse. He is currently vice president of the Lacrosse Association of Kansas City, promoting youth and high school lacrosse initiatives. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party investment management with various portfolio management and financial planning services.

Richard Homuth is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1986 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a general partner for a family estate planning LLC called Canterbury Circle Family. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Susan Mccourt is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel since 2012. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. Stifel utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Kevin White is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed as a radiologic technologist at an urgent care medical facility, providing x-ray services and patient care. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, and estate planning without managing investments directly. The firm combines goal-based analyses with managed-account options while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

James Witkowski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Dad & Daughter 5K Run/Walk charity event, assisting with event planning and coordination. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Austin Gates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling.

David Poskin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and the Hill & Mitchell Group LLC. He serves as a precinct committeeman in Johnson County, Kansas. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research support from LPL Research and third-party providers.

Joseph Henson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2022. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he worked with the Platte County Board of Services and the Platte County R3 School District. Outside of his financial advisory work, Henson serves as an official in wrestling events. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services through its WealthPlan billing program.

Lisa May is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commerce Brokerage Services Inc for 12 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Gina Snearly is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017, following seven years at Men's Wearhouse. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a national network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Linda Werner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. 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 with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Thomas Knox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed Inc and involvement with youth soccer organizations such as Sporting Blue Valley Soccer Club and the Kansas Youth Soccer Association. He currently coaches youth soccer, an activity outside his financial advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research resources.

Olivia Cross is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, and previously held positions at Copper Financial Network and North American Savings Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Janice Brandt is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nearly a decade each. She is also Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Sunset Financial Services, Inc., where she oversees compliance requirements. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions and utilizes various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Kyle Baker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been part of the Baker Munsen team since 2016. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's financial goals and market conditions, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Kyle's expertise includes areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama System and has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation along with FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Outside of his professional work, Kyle is involved in community organizations including the Church of the Resurrection, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, and Shawnee Community Services. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Tonya Jones is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds a Series 63 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked within various divisions of Wells Fargo since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services that address cash flow, retirement, education, risk, wealth transfer, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.