Jose Munoz Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Transamerica Financial Advisors and Ameriprise Financial, and currently serves as an adjunct professor of finance at Donnelly College. He is also the sole owner of Legacy Planning Group, a business operating under Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, providing flexible program options to advisors and their clients.

Samuel Heggs is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Century Investment Services, Inc., Earl Enterprises, and Kansas City Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor relationship and specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

William Davis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2022. He is also an associate at Davis Financial Partners, where he serves as a financial planner. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Archie Kangethe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and began his career at Citigroup Global Markets in 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Maasai Investments, LLC, which involves property management and business development, and he is also associated with Mosquito Squad, a pesticide control advisory business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm uses a structured financial planning process with firm-approved tools and offers diverse investment and planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, Jones is involved in selling loan products and home security services through affiliated companies and owns a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.

Amber Griffis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with experience dating back to 2002. She works with high net worth individuals and their families, developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Her focus areas include college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and women and wealth. Amber holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bradley University and maintains several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She has served as the Kansas City alumni ambassador for Bradley University, served on the board of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Kansas City for four years, and served on the finance committee of the Shadow Glen Golf Club. In addition to her professional commitments, Amber participates in community activities including the American Cancer Society-Relay for Life in Olathe, KS, City Union Mission, Harvesters, and Life Mission Church. She enjoys golfing, music, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Tammy Borchers is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has held roles at several firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Waddell & Reed, Cadaret Grant & Co., and Grove Point Investments prior to joining Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including 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 multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Todd Le Sage is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, CFD Investments/TKL Wealth Strategies, and DST Securities prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Christine Malmgren is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and currently works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and proprietary market models.

Brian Watts is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Securities America, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Infinitas Coordinated Wealth Council. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Paragon Wealth Strategies, LLC and Ethics LLC for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various institutional and participant advice programs.

Benjamin Purnell is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Cerner Corporation for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a real estate LLC and oversees several rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains one of the largest networks of advisors and branch offices in the industry.

Nolan Lasiter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Shawnee, KS, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northrup Grumman, Amazon LLC, and 17 years of service in the United States Army. Outside of advising, he owns UnityEdge LLC and co-owns a crafting retail business called Le Crafty Loft; he also serves on the finance board of Westside Leavenworth Church. 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’s extensive network and affiliated capabilities provide diverse offerings, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Bryan Flanagan is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Prairie Village, KS. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Sunset Lodge LLC, an entity related to personal recreational hunting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Tim Wendt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Express Financial Advisor Inc. from 2002 to 2020 before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, combining research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored advice.

John Gantzer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and served in the United States Army Reserve. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Dyspraxia Awareness Association and is Secretary of the Psychological Operations Veterans Association – Gateway Chapter. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-efficient strategies and adaptive withdrawal planning.

Jeffrey Akright is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allstate and BOK Financial Securities. Outside of financial advising, he works in logistics as a package handler for United Parcel Service. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning using a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Steven Stewart is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has prior work experience including roles at Bass Pro Shop and Five Iron Golf, where he worked as a golf associate and bartender. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Dirk Lebar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, among other firms. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Ronald Adrian is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including LexAurum Advisors, LLC and Summit Financial Group Inc. Since 2024, he has also been associated with Werth Wealth Management in a non-investment related support role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its unique affiliations.

Ashley Gardonia is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the client experience by supporting advisors through strategic partnerships and continuous improvement initiatives. Prior to this, she served as Market Leader for the Advisor Development Program and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2023. Her professional background includes roles at Bank of America as a Relationship Manager and Relationship Banker between 2016 and 2018, as well as experience as a Product Support Assistant at First State Bank of St. Charles, MO from 2010 to 2016. Ashley's career reflects a progression through various positions in financial services, emphasizing advisor support and client relationship management. Outside of her professional endeavors, Ashley has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, and running.