Jonathan Carter is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Renaissance Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an online clothing store. Merrill serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Austin Buck is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021, with prior roles at Jesse Snow and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates LifeGoals Strategies Group, a DBA affiliated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Franklin Santos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arnold, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FBL Financial Group, Charles Schwab, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Bank of America. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic recommendation processes.

Kathryn Pfeiffer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairway, KS, where she has worked since 2014. She has 22 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is known for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Taylor Cole is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Olathe, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Taylor worked at Securities America, Inc. and Compass Financial Resources. Outside of finance, Taylor is involved in IT work and has part-time experience with DoorDash. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kelly Bonavia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has been with Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. The firm provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Steven Stringberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 44 years of industry experience. His past roles include long-term service at Waddell & Reed Inc and involvement with multiple firms such as Mid-Missouri Group, LLC and Celtic Wolf LLC. Outside of investment-related activities, he is involved with Stick This In Your Ear, LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing diversified strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Chad Nielsen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Pruco Securities, LLC for nine years and has been involved with Superior Cash Advance, Inc. since 2004. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with other financial products.

Jared Wirsig is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2003 to 2026 before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services in 2026. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing collaborative financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and educational seminars, with a focus on recommending investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

Kelly Arias is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior experience includes roles at Comprehensive Retirement Solutions, Innovest Financial Partners, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Arias serves as a member of the Financial Planning Association chapter's public relations committee, where she writes and edits personal finance articles and participates in public media appearances. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, featuring discretionary and non-discretionary program structures and a variety of investment options.

Matthew Hovey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning and Waddell & Reed Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Dean Callison is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term tenures at First Heartland Capital, Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he provides philanthropic consulting, assisting nonprofits and donors with strategic giving. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and diversified portfolio construction using both proprietary tools and third-party platforms.

Michael Mccaw is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Mccaw has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kara Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked for The Prudential Insurance Company of America for a decade and held positions at Symetra Life Insurance Company and Symetra Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Bestmark Express in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research and model portfolios.

Andrew Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at ALDI Inc. for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Schuyler Gregory is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience including roles at Falletti Financial and teaching at Pittsburg State University. His background also includes involvement with Pittsburg State University’s Men’s Basketball program and work in retail management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income plans through a centralized consulting team.

Terri Roberts Munsell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at UMB Financial Services Inc. and UMB Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing approved tools and scenario modeling.

Kelly Van Deusen is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 23 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously worked at Tmfs Advisors, Llc from 2004 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice-President and a board member of the Lake Winnibago Saddle Club, an equine activities private club. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Paul Tranckino is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2012. He began his career at Fidelity as a Financial Representative and progressed through roles including Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before assuming his current position in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Paul gained experience as an Analyst at UMB Financial Services, Inc. and George K. Baum & Company, Prairie Capital Management. He also held positions as a Finance Intern at Mitchell Capital Management and as an Investment Advisory Assistant at Tromans Investment Advisors. Paul's professional approach centers on assisting clients in achieving their financial goals. Further educational background and personal interests were not provided.

Cameron Sproul is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2005. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and develops model portfolios for intermediary platforms.