Milind Vaidya is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has worked with Cambridge since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Strategic Financial Solutions, a non-investment-related business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, using multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Robin Lauer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked as a dance instructor at the Dramatic Truth School of the Arts. Outside of her advisory role, Lauer continues to teach dance, dedicating several hours per week to this activity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Ross is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners from 2015 to 2017. 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 operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Alyssa Engelman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She has held roles at Ameriprise since 2020 and has previous experience at Commerce Bank and DoorDash. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Curtis Patterson III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 55 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. 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, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Steven Sullivan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and has prior experience in physical therapy. He is also engaged in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Ricky Kuhlman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Olathe, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and owns Kuhlman International, LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Donald Porterfield is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 35 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2013. Donald focuses on providing disciplined financial strategies to business owners, individuals, and families by thoroughly understanding their unique financial complexities. He utilizes the investment resources of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients’ financial lives. Donald’s areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who develops and manages personalized or defined investment strategies, combining individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He also supports clients through discretionary management within the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Donald holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Rockhurst University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional commitments, Donald is engaged in community volunteering and enjoys cooking, gardening, golfing, swimming, and traveling.

Tera Jobbins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Paul Stover is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in Leawood, KS. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time in bicycle sales and service at Elite Cycling. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform that includes proprietary research and capital markets offerings.

Navneet Karra is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Wells Fargo, Karra Brothers, LLC, and Verizon. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Andrey Kulikov is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Leawood, KS, where he has worked for 14 years. He has maintained his career solely with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and fiduciary advisory services with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Daniel Dornan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lee's Summit, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Bank of Missouri, Simmons Bank, and SunTrust Advisory Services. He is also involved in business development at The Bank of Missouri. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and a variety of investment strategies.

Devan Savner is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served in several capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026, Financial Representative in 2024, and Financial Service Representative from 2023 to 2024. In his career, Devan focuses on building strong, lasting relationships with clients and their families, emphasizing trust and reliability. He works collaboratively with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their unique near and long-term goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Devan engages in family activities and maintains an active lifestyle through fitness and running. He also enjoys puzzles and reading.

John Ye is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Leawood, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2014. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and complex investment strategies.

Staci Streich is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She worked at John Hancock from 2004 to 2018 before joining Osaic in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance council of St. Gabriel Catholic Church and has written a song that is being produced and released. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio construction using a range of investment products and third-party solutions.

Elliott Hollub is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 61 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fahnestock & Co., Inc. for 27 years before joining RBC in 2017. He serves on the board of Friends and Family of Life Centers, a charitable foundation focused on community awareness. 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 that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Stanton Specker is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for several family trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services for 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 modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Paxton Taylor is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., based in Blue Springs, MO, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2012 and operates a sole proprietorship as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports municipal and public finance work through its municipal advisor affiliation.

Steven Heggs is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and its related entities since 2003 and owns Kansas City Wealth Partners LLC, an independent contractor relationship supporting his advisory work. He also serves as a committee member for the Blue Springs Education Foundation, attending quarterly meetings to review the nonprofit's financial activity. 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 consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.