Erica Goltra is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Adaptation Financial Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, and PlanMember Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide investment recommendations.

Derick Oakley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of Sagacious Capital. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Chase Keeler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Century Investments, Bank of America NA, and Merrill Lynch. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Steven Hughes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a successor trustee for family estates. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Thad Blevins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Morgan Stanley and a total of four years in the financial industry. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at The University of Kansas and The Pembroke Hill School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brett Wacha is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously spent six years at Edward Jones. Before transitioning to financial services, he worked over a decade at Clickfarm Interactive Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by in-house and third-party research and a variety of portfolio management options.

David Neihart is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2017, including its affiliated entities, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Crossing Cultures Ministry and is involved in private business ventures including farmland ownership and a partnership holding shares in a community bank. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that integrate income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Kelley Edwards is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lee's Summit, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2001. Outside of her advisory work, Edwards serves as treasurer for Midwest Adaptive Sports, a charity focused on coordinating youth athletic programming, and assists with invoicing and inventory for W H Edwards Company, a wholesale snack food distributor. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor investment solutions.

Ted Chartier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Leawood, KS, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2020. He is involved in early childhood education through an ownership interest in an early learning center. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm provides specialized planning in areas such as retirement, business-owner transitions, and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Kelli Smith is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. She previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. for nine years and Tmfs Advisors, LLC for one year. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Michael Homuth is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on high net worth individuals and families. He specializes in helping clients navigate wealth management complexities through various life stages, including pre-retirement, retirement, and multi-generational wealth planning. Michael works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies, emphasizing long-term relationships and comprehensive guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Michael and the Homuth Lore Wealth Management Group provide integrated wealth management solutions that include asset management, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth transfer strategies. Their investment approach is collaborative and thematic, aligning portfolios with clients' objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons using Merrill Lynch's research and technology. Michael is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, football, golfing, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Scott Pfeifer is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2021 and previously worked at CommunityAmerica Financial Solutions, LLC for seven years. Pfeifer is based in Kansas City, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and a proprietary money market fund, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Mcmillen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Overland Park, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Emma Brophy is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their goals and values. Emma emphasizes building long-term relationships through thoughtful planning and ongoing guidance to help clients adapt their portfolios as their situations evolve. Raised in a family of cattle ranchers, Emma's early experiences instilled in her the importance of trust, hard work, and relationship-building. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Emma earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas, where she was involved with the Chi Omega Fraternity and the KU Women in Finance Club. She resides in Kansas City, where she engages with the community and supports local organizations. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, horseback riding, swimming, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Matthew Perschon is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a small family farm, Silver Cannon Bison Ranch, in Missouri. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction, including delegated sub-adviser management and algorithmic methodologies.

Thomas Losby is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and several other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven approaches.

Robert Renz II is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to implement strategies that produce measurable results, utilizing processes refined over a long career at Merrill Lynch. Robert and his team, who collectively bring extensive tenure and expertise within Merrill, focus on delivering client-centered outcomes through straightforward and cost-effective investment plans supported by advanced technology. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Robert holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a Master's degree from Rockhurst University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has served as Chairman of the Multiple Sclerosis Society's Dinner of Champions event and has been a board member of Bike Walk / Bike Share KC. Outside of work, Robert enjoys cycling, cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Kurtis Roebuck is a financial professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UMB Bank, N.A. and Prosperity Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notarial services through a separate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

David Schmidt is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked at several firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. Schmidt also serves as a director of Promillennial Wealth Guidance LLC, an entity used for personal tax and banking purposes. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and platforms to construct portfolios that include multiple asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Benjamin Hadel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and Hadel Financial Solutions, Inc. In addition to his advisory roles, he has been involved in insurance-related business activities, including recommending insurance coverage and consulting services. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.