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.

Dylan Hurt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2023, following six years at American Century Investments and a year at U.S. Bank. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments, supported by a centralized operational structure.

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.

Courtney Rhoden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of financial planning services. The firm offers tailored investment recommendations supported by its research and planning tools, with services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Kevin Hosey is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He spent 10 years with UMB Financial Services and UMB Bank before joining Raymond James and First Investments and Planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Bryan Clark is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously spent nine years at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Jesse Snow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lees Summit, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at firms including Waddell & Reed and operated his own entity, Jesse Snow, LLC. Snow has also been involved in insurance-related activities in addition to his advisory roles. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Richard March is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at US Bank, BMO Harris Bank, BOKF (dba mobank), and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is a shift manager at Gilbertson Restaurants, a fast food establishment in Kansas City. 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 for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Susan Dawson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Triumph Financial Advisors, Commerce Bank, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a variety of investment strategies.

Richard Blankenship is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, with experience in the financial services industry dating back to 1994. He rejoined Merrill Lynch in April 2016, providing investment consulting and wealth management services from an independent and objective perspective. Richard works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri and an Executive MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. Richard is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation. He also earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation through the College for Financial Planning. In addition, his professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Richard is originally from Sikeston, Missouri. He and his wife Brenda have three daughters and several grandchildren. He actively participates in community organizations and volunteers with groups such as the Food Bank and the Ronald McDonald Home. He is also involved with professional and community organizations including Rotary South, Jefferson Club, Tiger Scholarship Fund, Mizzou Alumni Association, and Washington University Alumni Association.

Amanda Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, she worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, with access to model portfolios, research, and a variety of investment management services.

Lucas Harris is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he spent one year at UBS Financial Services and seven years at Cerner Corporation. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs and affiliated research resources.

Corey Long is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Independence, MO, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Cole Hart is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Thomas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Kansas City, MO, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a brief tenure at American Century Investment Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to develop customized retirement plans, focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Aaron Aubry is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Leawood, KS, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Dentsply Sirona and Spencer Medical Sales. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.