Paul Neslage is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Aaa. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance and benefits through a related business activity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers access to multiple platforms and third-party advisers, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Shane Clarke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Leawood, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017, with prior roles including work at E-Solutions, Crown Automotive, and Johnson County Community College. Clarke is also a co-owner of Hard Fish Farm LLC, an agricultural business in Shawnee, KS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and access to affiliated mutual funds and alternative investments.

Kirk Schildgen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank since 2024. His prior experience includes positions at Arvest Wealth Management and Arvest Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment program.

Gerrad Maxwell is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2022, he worked for Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center from 2010 to 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Evan Yost is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Overland Park, KS. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at the Federal Highway Administration and the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and asset managers.

Dana Schnelle is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Blue Springs, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has worked within the firm and its affiliate since 2006. Schnelle is also associated with KC Wealth Partners LLC, where she provides investment advice and branch support. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs analytical tools and tailored planning to support client goals and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

William Mendel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Mendel Wealth Management LLC, and Summit Financial Group over the past 15 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in running Mendel Wealth Management LLC for tax reporting and works as a licensed insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with various program options, including model portfolios, third-party money managers, and custom strategies.

Sean Lenz is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pacer Financial, Inc., American Century Investment Services, Inc., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a global clientele of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory, retirement plan services, and separate account management.

Jacob Quint is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lees Summit, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of advisory work, he manages a family farm in Mercer County, Missouri. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services and integrates various strategic, tactical, and alternative investment approaches supported by research and technology.

Wiebke Rupard is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Martin Tax & Financial Services, LPL Financial LLC, Life Goals Strategies Group, SAB Homes, Waddell & Reed, Inc, and Summit Management Team. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as a notary at Life Goals Strategies Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by multiple program options and a complex affiliate network.

Amy Lingner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Amy serves as a notary public in Kansas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and delivers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.

Ryan Ellis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. He serves as a successor co-trustee to his parents' trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes personalized advice through a variety of third-party and firm-offered advisory programs and offers a broad range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and select alternative investments.

Kathryn Alexander is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. She has held previous roles as a Financial Planner at Community America Financial Solutions from 2018 to 2019, and as a Financial Advisor at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2018. Kathryn focuses on building strong client relationships and tailoring financial strategies to meet individual client needs. She emphasizes creating financial plans that align with the goals of clients and their families at every stage of life. Throughout her career, Kathryn has gained experience in financial consulting and planning by working with diverse clients to develop customized financial strategies. Her professional experience encompasses financial advising and planning in various financial institutions. Outside of her professional work, Kathryn's interests include family activities, football, social events with friends, parenthood, pets, and Pilates.

Jordan Rider is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Rider’s prior experience includes roles at MSI Financial Services, V Wealth Management, and WCG Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a home-based business called Alpha Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and a variety of operational and research tools.

Scott Lawrence is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with agricultural and hunting-related enterprises, including family farms and duck hunting clubs in Missouri and Kansas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tin Kyaw is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Sage Point Advisors, and Intero Real Estate Services. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Zanders is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Leawood, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Band of Angels and is chairman of the endowment committee at Temple Congregation B'nai Jehudah. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Daniel Benninghoff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients at Group One Wealth Management since 1994. As the senior member of the team, he oversees the direction and implementation of their investment philosophy and the management of client assets. Dan specializes in delivering client-centered investment solutions through a holistic and sustainable approach, taking into account clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. With over 30 years of experience, Dan provides customized investment strategies to high net worth families, corporate executives, and business owners. He manages discretionary investment portfolios using personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment options. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management, endowments and foundations, legacy and philanthropic planning, personal retirement strategies, tax minimization, and services for women, sports, and entertainment professionals. Dan is a native of Newton, Kansas, and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas. He earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, in partnership with the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Outside of his professional work, Dan is a former collegiate baseball player and enjoys baseball, golf, fishing, travel, and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Janelle, reside in Overland Park, Kansas, and have four adult children. Dan also serves on the Philanthropic Committee for Starlight Theatre.

Tayler Rector is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 9 years of experience in the industry. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 following a one-year period of unemployment. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors across wealth levels, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with personalized portfolio management tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jason Wood is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.