James Blalock is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Commerce Brokerage Services Inc and Commerce Bank. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Anthony Domenella is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of the West, Scottrade, and other financial firms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory model. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering a broad range of investment and distribution capabilities.

Douglas Adams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Adams is involved in community service through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri & Kansas, where he serves on the finance committee, and he also owns Stellar Image Studios, a production company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering portfolio solutions supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment research.

Sean Aikmus is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and was previously with Woodbury Financial Services for 17 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a hunting club, Shawnee Mission Duck Club LLC, which is not investment related. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Melinda Byrd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Liberty, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at General Mills for nine years and took a one-year sabbatical before starting her advisory role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Gregory Power is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Leawood, KS, where he has worked since 2000, totaling 25 years of industry experience. He serves as president of the Tennessee Society, a social club based in St. Louis, MO, responsible for planning its biannual events. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Terence Sharma is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at notable firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management options and third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across multiple program structures.

Edwin Kerley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Money Concepts Capital Corp. He is also registered as a bank associate with First National Bank of Omaha. 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, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Zachary Eckert is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has previously worked at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company and maintains his role as a financial advisor at Renaissance Financial Corp. In addition to his advisory work, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm services a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, and offers various portfolio management and financial planning solutions through a multi-manager platform.

Ryan Antes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Ryan has been developing goals-based financial strategies for clients since 2002. He specializes in building and managing custom investment strategies, incorporating Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios and third-party investment options. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, Ryan may manage client portfolios on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. He is a key contributor to the ASA Group's portfolio design team, focusing on enhancing clients’ potential for long-term financial sustainability. Ryan earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities, bass fishing, travel, and cooking. He lives in Olathe with his wife Ashley and values their connections to their large families.

Joseph Keck is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to define their financial goals and develop tailored portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts investment plans as clients' situations evolve. Joseph focuses on areas including managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He emphasizes listening carefully to clients to understand what matters most to them and their families, which informs the personalized strategies he creates. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Missouri State University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys cooking, football, and hiking.

David Iannetto is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. Outside of finance, he plays, writes, and composes music as a member of the band Sirens in the Suburbs. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs.

Jeremy Duane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Basys and Mylo, a Lockton Company, and spent fifteen years at Freightquote, By CH Robinson. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stasha Case is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. She has held roles at Prosperity Advisory Group and its affiliated entities since 1994 and joined Cetera Advisors LLC in 2013. Outside of finance, she is involved in acting and singing on a part-time basis. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options and third-party manager access.

Brooke Tarvin is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of experience, including six years at Bank of America Private Bank and four years at Phillips McElyea Carpenter & Welcg PC. She holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the KC Express Network American Business Women’s Association, where she manages and balances the organization’s budget. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Loretta Bills is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 license and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms, including Prosperity Advisors LLC and Comprehensive Retirement Solutions. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and refers clients to a tax and accounting service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Hannah Bellau is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience with several firms, including Prime Capital Financial, Orange Sky, Aspyre Wealth Partners, Fidelity Investments, and Commerce Bank, along with multiple roles at Edward Jones since 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies, including wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Koechner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Leawood, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and methodologies, including Monte Carlo simulations and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates, to support its advisory services.

Heather Heron is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Independence, MO, with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Envision Eyecare and Waddell & Reed. 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 programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting its services with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

William Morris III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, he owns residential rental property in Shawnee, Kansas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services utilizing firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include wealth management, estate planning, and specialized investment strategies.