James Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1997 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for Angel Flight Central, a nonprofit organization that provides volunteer long-distance air transportation for individuals in crisis. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by deep integration with Bank of America affiliates and a comprehensive capital-markets platform.

Bailey Walls is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab, based in Leawood, KS, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Walls held positions at Renaissance Financial and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by extensive research and centralized operations.

Jennie Chappell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Prairie Village, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Lenexa Baptist Church from 2012 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Matthew Sayers is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for seven years. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of SAYERS, INC. and serves as co-trustee of a private wealth management 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Jon Ingalls is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual affiliates since 2016 and previously worked at Lawing Financial Inc from 2012 to 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars through structured, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Marchelle Alexander is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Lloyd Neubauer Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 23 years at Signator Investors, Inc. Neubauer also operates a sole proprietorship focused on the sales and marketing of fixed and non-variable annuities. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Todd Acuff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, following a 17-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. He is based in Kansas City, MO. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and market simulations.

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 with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stepp & Rothwell, Inc. from 2015 to 2021 before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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 bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2022, following 13 years at Aspen Wealth Management, Inc., and three years with Edward Jones. Wolff serves as a board member of the Fathers Club, a community volunteer organization. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes diversified model portfolios, planner-led wealth management, and online tools, serving a large client base with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

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.

Kimberly Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 39 years of industry experience, including long tenures with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

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 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Swanson serves on the Marketing and Investment Committee of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

John Cuddy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Waddell & Reed and Harpos. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a freshman basketball coach at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic High School in Lees Summit, MO. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.