Kody Cook is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, New York Life Insurance Co., NYLIFE Securities LLC, Mutual of Omaha, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, Cook serves as an associate board member for the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation and is a board member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where he assists with event organization and fundraising efforts. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers tailored planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools and emphasizes collaborative, ongoing advisor-client relationships.

Stephen Scanlon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Equitable Distributors, LLC, AXA Advisors, LLC, and other firms. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and third-party asset management solutions primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

John Ludlow is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commerce Trust Company, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Eric Brockmeier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, where he has worked since 2019. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at MidAmerica Nazarene University, the University of Missouri Kansas City, and Precision Marketing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mollie Stephens is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 registration. Outside of her financial advisory role, Mollie has been involved with Core Energy Hot Yoga since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. 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.

Erin Fagan is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2025. Prior to her advisory role, her background includes positions at Huhtamaki, State Farm, and Cyclebar. Outside of her advisory duties, she is involved as a babysitter apprentice with Nou Nou Neighbors, a service connecting babysitters with families. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and offers multiple program structures including discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Thomas Higgins is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of investment products and capital markets solutions.

Ashli Welch is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and also serves at City Nation Bank since 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles and utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and program structures.

Colby Zink is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked in accounting and the restaurant business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, estate, and special needs without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Lauren Moran is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and previously worked for 11 years at William Blair & Company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Nathan Goertzen is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Renaissance Financial, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Fresh Prints and has experience teaching at the University of Kansas. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party model portfolios with various program structures.

Michelle Jarvis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and affiliated mutual funds.

Kelsey Short is a Financial Advisor based in Kansas City associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to navigate financial decisions and milestones, with a particular focus on supporting women entrepreneurs and clients seeking to create long-term financial independence. Kelsey holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach to financial planning emphasizes providing guidance that helps simplify complex financial decisions and build confidence for the future. Beyond her advisory role, Kelsey serves as Chairwoman on the Community Impact Council for Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City and the Young Professional Advisory Board for Braden's Hope for Childhood Cancer. Through these roles, she leads efforts in youth financial education, community outreach, and fundraising initiatives supporting childhood cancer research.

Justin Shelman is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Leawood, KS, and has five years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following a five-year tenure at U.S. Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, supporting clients with a range of investment and financial strategies.

Andrea Mc Millin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Independence, MO, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sam Simon Njau is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work experience at Amazon and Standard Chartered Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Brian Moran is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory services using firm research and planning tools and institutional consulting through its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

David Salach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Farmers Bank of Kansas City, Worldwide Express, and Washburn University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its advisory process.

Reggie Kemna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several small businesses, including a farm operation and real estate-related companies. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Samuel Glass is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Overland Park, KS. He holds a Series 66 designation and has professional experience across several firms since 2021. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in the beverage industry, soccer clubs, and university settings. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across various investment types.