Pierre Badertscher is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and First Heartland Capital Inc. Badertscher is a co-owner of SECURITY FINANCIAL Inc., an S-corp involved in the sale and distribution of insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options and third-party solutions.

Cecil Samson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rudman International for 15 years and has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Cecil also serves as COO of a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes and is involved in sales of non-investment home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm uses model-delivery strategies overseen by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established third-party providers.

Paul Debey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Piper Sandler & Co. He serves on the Board of Directors for Morningside College, an educational institution. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Darren Gray is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nine years. Gray also operates Freedom Peak Financial, where he creates and manages investment and model portfolios. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisors. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to offer integrated brokerage, financial planning, and managed account services.

Alessandra Graber is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

John Daley is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience in the financial industry including prior roles at HomeVestors of America and Keller Williams Southland Partners LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Thomas Wilson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lee's Summit, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson writes and publishes action adventure novels as a hobby. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Peter Carr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an assistant basketball coach for the boys basketball program at Baldwin USD 348. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jonathan Carter is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Renaissance Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an online clothing store. Merrill serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Christopher Briley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee to develop tailored financial strategies.

Franklin Santos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arnold, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FBL Financial Group, Charles Schwab, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Bank of America. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic recommendation processes.

Kathryn Pfeiffer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairway, KS, where she has worked since 2014. She has 22 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is known for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Taylor Cole is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Olathe, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Taylor worked at Securities America, Inc. and Compass Financial Resources. Outside of finance, Taylor is involved in IT work and has part-time experience with DoorDash. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kelly Bonavia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has been with Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. The firm provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Tommie Hughes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Hughes is active in religious speaking and preaching through TR Hughes Ministries and serves as treasurer for the Pentecostal Assemblies of The World. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a wide range of investment and planning solutions.

Chad Nielsen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Pruco Securities, LLC for nine years and has been involved with Superior Cash Advance, Inc. since 2004. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with other financial products.

Samuel Wheeler is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at American Century Investment Services and Senior Plus Advisors prior to joining Baird. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality industry at Willies Sports Bar. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a blend of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Jared Wirsig is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2003 to 2026 before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services in 2026. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing collaborative financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and educational seminars, with a focus on recommending investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

Kelly Arias is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior experience includes roles at Comprehensive Retirement Solutions, Innovest Financial Partners, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Arias serves as a member of the Financial Planning Association chapter's public relations committee, where she writes and edits personal finance articles and participates in public media appearances. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, featuring discretionary and non-discretionary program structures and a variety of investment options.

Matthew Hovey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning and Waddell & Reed Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions.