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.

Juan Ortiz Cadena is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Alliance Data Systems and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a managing member of a home remodeling and rehab business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Kent Rains is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Prosperity Advisors, and Cetera Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a fixed insurance agency offering life, long-term care, disability, and fixed annuity products, and he is involved with cattle investment through a separate LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party investment solutions.

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.

Isaac Mitchell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BE Wealth, Yale University, Commerce Bank, and UPS, alongside extensive experience in public education from 2001 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

John Hesser is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering personalized wealth management strategies that address a comprehensive range of client needs, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, retirement income, portfolio management, tax minimization, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. Leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, he aims to provide clients with flexible, goal-oriented financial solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Concordia University - Texas and holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes transparent communication and takes pride in developing a deep understanding of each client’s financial goals to design clear and personalized strategies. Outside of his professional work, John is active in his community as a parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Leawood, Kansas. He enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer, their four daughters, and engaging in personal interests such as boating, cooking, football, gardening, golfing, hiking, music, swimming, and traveling.

Brian Stone is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at CitiFinancial from 2010 to 2016 before joining Edward Jones in 2016. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Blake Pierce is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Blake provided advice to clients at Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering model portfolios, third-party manager selections, and bespoke strategies across various program structures.

Clinton Anderson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a Direct Service Advisor for Trail Life USA and serves as Troop Committee Chair for a local Trail Life troop. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide capital market and asset allocation guidance.

Teri Craig is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the treasurer for Brookwood Elementary's PTA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Teresa Turner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment programs and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tyson Bryant is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. from 2021 to 2024. Outside of his financial advisory role, he creates social media content promoting apparel brands. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tiffany Owens is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011 and spent a year at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Outside of her advisory role, Owens is active in multiple charitable organizations, serving on the boards of Harvesters – The Community Food Network, The First Tee Greater Kansas City, the J. L. and E. C. L. Foundation, and the Lake Quivira Foundation, among others. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brett Banks is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Cetera Advisor Networks. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Nicole Caravella is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she was not employed in the financial sector for nine years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Nicole Fiammetta Photography, focusing on client photography and digital image delivery. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Keith Knobloch is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2017 and previously spent eight years at SGT, Inc. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Gabriel Harrington is a Financial Advisor with Merrill, serving on The Plaza Team in Kansas City, MO. He works with clients to plan for their futures by understanding their current circumstances and goals. Clients seek his advice and guidance for practical, meaningful financial strategies, and he focuses on providing long-lasting solutions tailored to individual situations. Gabriel specializes in areas including education planning, employee benefits planning, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, and tax minimization. He and his team assist busy professionals by offering customized portfolios, tax-efficient planning for individuals and business owners, asset titling consultation, and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America, N.A. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has earned professional designations such as Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Gabriel is involved in community organizations including Cultivate KC and Lead to Read. In his personal time, he enjoys baseball, golfing, music, and watching movies.

Rory Kuhn is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Osaic since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Kuhn holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and also owns a fixed insurance business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using proprietary asset-allocation tools and automated portfolio rebalancing.

Melinda Dixon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she is an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, long-term care, and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment strategies and program structures.

James Knapp Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has worked with LPL Financial and has also taught investment-related subjects at Johnson County Community College since 2016. Additionally, he contributes as a financial columnist and author for several publications and owns a business unrelated to finance called ATHENA FC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.