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.

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.

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.

Lori Tempel is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

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.

Steven Pohle is a CFA® charterholder with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2013 and previously spent 11 years with Kestra Investment Services. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Leawood, KS. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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 with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prime Capital Financial, Orange Sky, Aspyre Wealth Partners, and Fidelity Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

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.

Robert Burks is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008, following a one-year tenure at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by integrated portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services.

William Morris III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Leawood, KS, bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages rental property in Shawnee, KS. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Austin Kuehl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Overland Park, KS, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 65 license. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Stepp & Rothwell, Inc., and academic positions at the University of Kansas and Rockhurst University. He is also involved with BMG Advisors, operating as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by research tools and a large network of advisors.