Todd Acuff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. He is based in Kansas City, MO. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both 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 employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Marklouis Barone is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2013. He is involved with Heartland Church of Christ in Kansas City, where he assists with teaching and speaking. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Marjorie Neech is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Stepp & Rothwell, Inc. for six years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

David Turner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Jackson Hewitt. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services that cover a broad range of areas including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with clients able to choose if and how to implement those recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Jeffrey Tipton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab entities since 1998. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary strategies and a centralized operational platform.

Melissa Zitter is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Prior to her advisory career, she spent nine years as a homemaker. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Darrin Wolff is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2022 and Aspen Wealth Management, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Fathers Club, a community volunteer organization. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Hannah Cowan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She worked at Central National Bank for six years before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she manages income from a family farm in Gardner, KS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm oversees approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Justin Moore is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties in Harrisonville, Missouri. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jennifer Dunklin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Liam Porter Insurance Agency and State Farm Vp Management Corp. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad range of services such as proprietary research, market-making, and securities-backed lending programs.

Mary Swanson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the marketing and investment committee of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

John Cuddy is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Lees Summit, MO, and has seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc. and Harpos. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a freshman basketball coach at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology-enabled portfolio management.

Ashley Melton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Melton worked at Equitable Advisors, Pruco Securities, and has a background that includes positions in various healthcare organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Pamela Zschoche is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and has worked with related firms since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates Zschoche Financial Planning and serves as owner, president, and treasurer of Zschoche Farms, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Kenneth Marker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2010. Marker serves as a board member of the Pleasant Valley Farms Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brad Mock is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, where he assists clients with retirement planning and investment strategy. He collaborates with clients to create plans aimed at meeting their reasonable goals and improving their family's financial future. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2022, Brad held positions as a Wealth Management Advisor at U.S. Bancorp Investments from 2021 to 2022, a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021, and a Financial Center Manager at Bank of America from 2017 to 2019. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Paige Fowler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and is based in Kansas City, MO. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Julia Hyde is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Leawood, Kansas office. She originally worked for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management while residing in Omaha, Nebraska, and rejoined the firm in 1998. Julia has been part of the Helbert Hyde team for over 15 years, focusing on holistic wealth management to serve clients and their families by determining long-term financial goals and implementing customized investment strategies. Julia's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. She collaborates closely with clients, gathering information, assessing time horizons and risk tolerance, and maintaining continual dialogue to adjust portfolios as situations evolve. An Iowa native, Julia graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. She has lived in the Kansas City area for over 35 years and resides there with her husband Doug and their rescue dog Millie. They have four adult children and nine grandchildren. Julia holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She supports several charitable organizations in the Kansas City area, including Harvester's, CASA, Susan G Komen, and Great Plains SPCA, and enjoys spending her time away from the office with family and friends at the lake.

Maren Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Saint Ann YCC and held positions in educational institutions including Fisher Island Day School and Pembroke Hill School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sean Tucker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Valic Financial Advisors and Comprehensive Retirement Solutions before joining Cetera. Tucker is also a financial professional at Prosperity Advisors, LLC and refers clients to a tax and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers and program structures.