Melanie Roark is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously spent five years at American Crane & Tractor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kelsey Bankey is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. She previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc for 13 years and has experience in agricultural work with the Gery Hagerty Family Farm. Outside of advisory roles, she owns Two Bird Dog Merch LLC, a business focused on designing and decorating merchandise for bands and music events. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, combining internally managed accounts with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Nicolas Vasquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Vasquez worked with MWA Financial Services Inc and Modern Woodmen of America, and he has experience in education through his work with the Excelsior Springs School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Jennifer Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Liberty, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliated investment management firm since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning and a managed-account program under a consolidated billing model while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

John Bright is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Waddell and Reed Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is also an associate at The Opus Group, involved in insurance and financial services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines advisory services with active financial product sales.

Kevin Rhine is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Liberty, MO, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent 12 years at National Express. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by affiliated mutual funds and a proprietary money market fund.

Brett Clemens is a financial professional at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Mont Wealth and Spencer Financial Services, and has provided instruction for the Frontier Mission Fellowship’s Perspectives on the World Christian Movement curriculum. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Dewanda Lacy is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked for Oracle (formerly Cerner) for 19 years. She also holds the position of Operations Manager at Spencer Financial, where she supports registered advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and unaffiliated managers.

Dustin Green is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2014 and serves as CEO and co-owner of Spencer Financial Services Inc., where he focuses on financial planning, consulting, and account management. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a task force member with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

James Smith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010. He has 16 years of industry experience. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Alexis Buczek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Alexis worked at Guild Mortgage Company and held positions in education and childcare. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Victoria Luke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Parkville, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and starting her advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education and customer service roles, including positions in the North Kansas City School District and at DoorDash. Outside of finance, she previously managed a board game cafe. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

William Cocking is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding the Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wealth|KC and Boyer Corporon Wealth Management, along with prior positions in education at Kansas State University and Maize High School. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Darren Prather is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Parkville, MO, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked at KOAM-TV for 34 years and has been affiliated with Pittsburg State University since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Andrew Plemons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFS North America, Spotlight AR, and Triune Financial Partners, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joshua Graham is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and related entities since 2019. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at BankLiberty and served in roles at Northwest Missouri State University and its Police Department. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program platforms and third-party money managers through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Daniel Raeber is a financial professional at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2023. Raeber is also involved with Equity Financial Services, operating under a DBA related to his financial services activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that incorporates both affiliated and third-party managers.

Donald Fischer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliates since 2008. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, maintaining oversight of delegated management and employing systematic methodologies guided by long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Pamela Hendrickson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is a silent partner in Progressive Marketing Group Inc., a promotion and sales business based in Mission, KS. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Shean Fletcher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2018. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through his ownership of Fletcher Tax, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides financial planning and advisory programs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.