Joseph Delargy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Bryan De Coursey is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at firms including MassMutual, LPL Financial, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory role, De Coursey serves as a stage hand for the Kansas City Chiefs, assisting with the setup and takedown of equipment for on-field pregame activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining a separation between the two services.

Jake Juarez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2015 and maintains a longstanding affiliation with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of advisory roles, his background includes positions in the hospitality and transportation sectors, including at Ocean Prime and Lyft. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG framework when recommending strategies and serves clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Frevert is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2014 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Mark Munsen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1997 following his graduation from the University of Missouri with a degree in Finance. Mark holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, awarded by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Mark focuses on the pre- and post-retirement needs of individuals. As a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor, he provides traditional advice and guidance, helps clients pursue their objectives by building and managing custom investment strategies, and selects from a wide range of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. When servicing clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, he may manage those strategies on a discretionary basis.

Thomas Freeman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several private businesses, including restaurants and investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions supported by proprietary research and tools.

Teresa Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, following two years at Commerce Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a retail and online store business based in Lenexa, Kansas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Katharine Lew is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ability KC, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Ashley Matthews is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of experience at Edward Jones. She has been with the firm since 2011, based in Leawood, KS. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gregory Metz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Prairie Village, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership and process management activities unrelated to investment services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive advice delivered through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by an internal committee.

Gregory Spears is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Amplify International Education Inc., an education-focused business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, integrating advisory services with banking and other financial products through a national network of advisors.

Scott Jones is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years before joining RBC in 2023. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers and a range of customizable portfolio options.

Kyle Rizi is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2008, accumulating 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Overland Park, Kansas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jacob Salzman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. 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 a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Spencer Christiansen is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fisher Investments, where he has been since 2017. Prior to that, he spent five years at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors Inc. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Charles Mc Glinn is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside of financial services, such as at Sunlighten and McGlinn Bros Landscaping, as well as involvement with Benedictine College and local country clubs. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Matthew Howard is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Overland Park, KS. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategies and an extensive selection of manager-constructed strategies, supported by oversight from its Chief Investment Officer and integrated with Bank of America affiliates.

Ronald Castor is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and operates his own accounting firm, Ronald Castor LC, where he serves as a Certified Public Accountant. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member and treasurer for Sleepyhead Beds, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

George Koepp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Raytown, Missouri. He has 19 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and maintains a personal rental property for a family member. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Guemmer is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp. and Benefit Planning, where he has been involved since 1987. He also conducts seminars through Benefit Planning Inc. 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, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.