Dennis Bacon is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2015. Prior to this, he was with Broker Source from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Bacon is involved in coaching and facilitating mastermind groups, and he operates a business focused on accounting and operational consulting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach that incorporates risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client decision-making.

Kimberly Hayes is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2023. Her previous roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and the CFP Board. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Riley Griffin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and T. Loft. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Griffinator Tree Services and Books By Ri LLC, and is a partner in Tanlines KC, a spray tanning business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and a broad range of investment offerings.

Carter Dye is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an associate advisor at Cetera. He has held roles at several firms, including Comprehensive Retirement Solutions and Prosperity Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he refers clients to tax professionals and is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and reports over $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Beaubien is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Staley Farms Golf Club for six years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Devan Mc Ewen is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and no prior industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Stifel and a position at CGN Advisors. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent time as a student and worked at Berry College Elementary and Middle School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services built on proprietary investment analysis and capital market assumptions.

Christopher Funke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Funke Companies Inc, various insurance carriers, and Waddell & Reed Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jason Dalen is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2019. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair-elect of the board for the Metropolitan Community College Foundation and is a member of the KU Endowment Advancement Board. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by its capital markets capabilities and integrated lending options.

Tanner Owen is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he worked with White Iron Ridge and Renaissance Financial, where he continues to serve clients. Outside of advising, he volunteers as a coach for a youth development golf program and mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services and access to affiliated and unaffiliated investment managers.

Brandon Botts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously attended the University of Kansas. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Frederick Funke Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers over a 23-year span. He was also involved with Funke Krapf Properties, LLC, a business entity associated with tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Connor Hampton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018, previously affiliated with AXA Advisors and has held volunteer leadership roles including Vice President and board member of the NAIFA Kansas City Wichita chapter. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Christopher Kulesa is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Leawood, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and access to in-house and third-party investment managers.

Joseph Gilgus is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2002 and 2009, respectively. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lance Wade serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with a team of financial professionals to enhance and maintain the Fidelity brand in the greater Kansas City area. He has held this leadership role since 2017. Prior to his current position, Lance gained experience within Fidelity Investments as Assistant Branch Office Manager from 2016 to 2017, Regional Planning Consultant from 2013 to 2016, and Account Executive from 2010 to 2013. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Lance has developed expertise in branch management and financial planning, contributing to the firm's operations and client service. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Lance has personal interests that include food, football, golf, soccer, and traveling.

Jason Gragg is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. and JP Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. from 2014 to 2023 before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory platforms alongside its own strategies.

Bradly Rogers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed and FedEx Ground. Rogers is also a notary public in Overland Park, Kansas. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, 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, model portfolios, and various institutional client services.

John Degen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1989 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Visioneers, LLC, a consulting business focused on educating business owners about succession and transition opportunities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as collaborative, annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Jane Redmond is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Redmond has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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.

Matthew Cybulski is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals, families, and business owners with various aspects of wealth management, including college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Matthew focuses on understanding each client's unique goals and priorities to provide tailored financial guidance. He has extensive experience partnering with clients to develop personalized strategies centered on investing, retirement planning, and wealth accumulation. Matthew is committed to building long-term relationships based on trust and transparency, aiming to help clients navigate financial decisions with confidence. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, basketball, boxing, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.