Craft & Sage Wealth

Ernest Collyer is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Craft & Sage Wealth since 2023 and previously spent five years at Royal Alliance and 23 years at Fortis Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Collyer and Associates Asset Protection, focusing on the sales and service of fixed life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. Craft & Sage Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven investment process integrating multiple analytical approaches and typically exercises discretionary trading authority, often incorporating third-party and ESG-focused managers in portfolio construction.

Nicholas Allen is a financial advisor at Craft & Sage Wealth in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Outdoor Bank for one year and has nearly a decade of experience prior to that in roles not specified. Craft & Sage Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach that integrates various analytical methods and offers discretionary portfolio management along with oversight of third-party managers and real estate investment analysis.

Brian Gloe is a financial advisor at Craft & Sage Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Premier Financial Partners, MML Investor Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship providing group medical and life insurance services. Craft & Sage Wealth offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a model-driven investment process that combines quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis, and provides portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and real estate investment analysis.

Megan Brenner is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently serving at Craft & Sage Wealth since 2023. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates and Premier Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a Game Day Assistant and Instant Replay Field Technician for the NFL. Craft & Sage Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process combining quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis to support model-driven portfolio management and financial planning.

Dustin Palmer is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Craft & Sage Wealth, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Lockton Financial Advisors, MyLo, LF Wealth Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and Cambridge Investment Research. Palmer serves as a board member for the Amber Meadows/Lakes HOA, where he reviews financial statements and oversees neighborhood maintenance and volunteer activities. Craft & Sage Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach that incorporates multiple analytical methods and offers discretionary portfolio management, including the use of third-party and ESG-focused managers.

Andrea Wilt is a financial advisor with Craft & Sage Wealth in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Premier Financial Partners and Royal Alliance from 2014 to 2023. Wilt is a principal and member of an insurance agency, Your Medicare Helpers, and serves on the board of the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Craft & Sage Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven investment process combining quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management and oversight of third-party managers.

Frederick Tromans is a financial advisor at Craft & Sage Wealth with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Premier Financial Partners and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He is also involved in selling and servicing life, annuity, health, and long-term care insurance products through an ownership role in Premier Financial Partners. Craft & Sage Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven investment process combining quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis, and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and oversight of third-party managers.

John Christy is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Craft & Sage Wealth and has held prior roles at Royal Alliances Associates, Inc. and Premier Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Christy is involved in a men's investment club at Lake Quivira Country Club. Craft & Sage Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and investment analysis for individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to align portfolios with clients’ goals and also advises on publicly traded and privately held real estate investments.