Matthew Ahrens is a financial advisor at MN Wealth Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Integrity Advisory, LLC from 2015 to 2023 before joining MN Wealth Advisors and its affiliated firm MarksNelson, LLC in 2023. MN Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, structured products, and options, and is affiliated with a CPA firm that provides accounting and tax services to certain clients.

Michael Porembski is a financial advisor at Titan Wealth Advisory, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at BG Wealth Advisory, LLC. He is also involved with MRP Investment Advisory Services, LLC as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance sales. Titan Wealth Advisory provides co-advisor asset management by partnering clients with a third-party manager, Gradient Investments, and offers financial planning at no additional cost. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts or estates, focusing on model portfolios that include no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and money market funds.

Reid Larson is a financial advisor with ViaWealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Virtix Investment Advisors, LLC and Cargill, as well as self-employment. ViaWealth provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term strategic approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and manages assets through direct accounts or sub-advisory arrangements.

Steven Cox Jr. is a financial advisor at Providence Financial Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Providence Financial Advisors since 2019 and previously at Prairie Capital from 2011 to 2020. Providence Financial Advisors, LLC provides individualized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and defined contribution plans. The firm emphasizes globally diversified portfolios using fundamental security analysis and both discretionary and nondiscretionary management approaches.

Julia Fritzlen is a financial advisor at Insight Investment Advisers LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Karl Storz and Olympus. Insight Investment Advisers LLC provides discretionary investment management, project-based financial planning, and specialized 1031 exchange/Delaware Statutory Trust consulting for individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based, momentum and trend-focused investment approach, primarily using stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, with ongoing monitoring and tailored portfolio allocations.

Joel Hamilton is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Glass Lakes Capital Management LLC since 2017, following a year at Keen Wealth Advisors. Glass Lakes Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and related implementation services. The firm uses a Core + Satellite allocation approach combining passive indexed core holdings with active satellite positions and provides complimentary educational seminars on personal finance and investing.

Walter Meierarend III is a financial advisor at Titan Wealth Advisory, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at BG Wealth Advisory, LLC. Outside of finance, Meierarend serves as a firefighter and EMT for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and owns a seasonal lighting installation business. Titan Wealth Advisory provides co-advisor asset management by partnering with a third-party manager, Gradient Investments, and offers financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts or estates. The firm assists clients in selecting model portfolios and retains discretionary authority for portfolio management.

David Freisner is a financial advisor with Konza Global Wealth Group and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Fortune Financial Advisors, LLC, before joining Konza Global Advisory, LLC. Konza Global Wealth Group serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, employing a disciplined investment approach that includes modern portfolio theory, options strategies, and tax-sensitive management of concentrated equity positions.

Trenton Swift is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Buffalo Run Wealth Advisors LLC. His career includes roles at Farm Bureau Financial Services and Country Financial. Buffalo Run Wealth Advisors LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, using ETF-focused, long-term strategies based on fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory. The firm offers tailored portfolios and access to third-party model management platforms, with additional tax and accounting services through affiliated entities.

Ronald Finke is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Stewardship Capital since 1998. Stewardship Capital serves individual investors, retirement and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates derivatives and options writing in its management approach.

Damion Bissonnette is a financial advisor at Proactive Planning Wealth Advisory in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior work experience at Petsmart. Proactive Planning Wealth Advisory is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerances, using various techniques including model portfolios and tax management, and conducts quarterly account reviews.

Jenna Cairns is a financial advisor at Beacon Wealth Advisory with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Beacon Wealth Advisory since 2017, as well as Gradient Investments, LLC since 2023. Cairns is also the owner of Beacon Wealth Services, an insurance sales business based in Overland Park, KS. Beacon Wealth Advisory provides referral-based investment services and complimentary financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm acts as a liaison between clients and third-party money managers, offering services including onboarding assistance, quarterly statement reviews, and public educational seminars.

Thomas King is a financial advisor at Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Foreside Fund Services, LGT Capital Partners, and Hatteras Capital. King served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army from 2016 to 2018. He is also the owner of TPK, LLC, a holding company for a financial practice. Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm bases its investment process on client objectives, using various analytical methods, and offers services without account minimums or charges for financial planning.

John Ramshaw is a CFP® affiliated with StoryOne Family Office, with experience beginning in 2022. His background includes roles at Keel Point LLC and Family Investment Center, as well as service in the Kansas Air National Guard. Outside of finance, he has professional experience in the hospitality industry. StoryOne Family Office serves individuals, families, trusts, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and nonprofits, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and expanded family office services such as wealth design, trust administration, and philanthropic planning. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and emphasizes family education through coaching and workshops.

Matthew Waldman is a financial advisor with Divvi Wealth Management in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., Ivy Distributors, Inc., and Raymond James & Associates. He is also a licensed insurance agent and a member of Colligo Group LLC, a holding company involved in general consulting services. Divvi Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and business owners with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) plan services. The firm builds portfolios using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, offering both direct management and third-party manager options tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Steven Strader is a financial advisor at Lakeshore Wealth Management LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Beyond Wealth Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining Lakeshore Wealth Management in 2024, he spent eight years across these firms. Lakeshore Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances and manages approximately $77 million in client assets through a team of three advisors.

James Brownfield is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Central States Capital Markets, LLC since 2011. Central States Capital Markets provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as various institutional clients. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach that combines fundamental analysis with technical tools and economic research, managing portfolios for longer-term horizons and adjusting as market conditions or client needs evolve.

Next Bloom Wealth takes a team-based approach to financial planning and investment management. My partner, Ashley Dickson, and I have worked together for the past 8 years. The Next Bloom team offers two perspectives, with the objective of helping our clients reach their goals. We believe that two sets of ears are better than one. We take a goals-based approach during the accumulation phase and shift to cash flow planning as our clients transition into retirement. Our comprehensive planning services often include tax planning and analysis, estate planning, risk management/insurance, investment allocations, social security/Medicare planning, cash flow analysis, budgeting, education planning and debt management. We recognize that each client has different needs, and we tailor our planning priorities to efficiently address our clients planning objectives. Our services are best for those looking for a long-term relationship with a financial planner that can support you through each phase of life. We manage our client’s investments, meet regularly, and provide a collaborative living financial plan. Visit us at https://nextbloomwealth.com for more information.

Von Hampton is a financial advisor at First American Financial Advisors, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at Great American Investors, Inc. since 2014 and at Hampton & Hampton PA, Inc. since 1990, where he is president. Beyond financial advising, he is involved in public accounting as president of Hampton & Hampton PA, Inc. First American Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, employing both technical and fundamental analysis with a focus on stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The firm operates under a governance structure with a single supervisory principal and manages a relatively small number of accounts.

Brandon Bruckman is a financial advisor at Insight Investment Advisers LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Insight since 2018, while also maintaining a role at West Chapman & Co since 2011. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner of Blackbird Real Estate, LLC, established for personal tax and accounting purposes. Insight Investment Advisers LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and specialized 1031 exchange and Delaware Statutory Trust consulting for individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm uses an evidence-based, momentum and trend-focused investment approach, primarily employing stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, with alternatives for certain portfolios, and partners with a sub-advisor for trade execution.