I am blessed to be able to serve clients and community in so many ways!  In my primary role as President of Buttonwood Financial, our Team focuses on the financial success for hundreds of families.  Through Buttonwood Art Space, 31w31.org and Buttonwood Foundation, I have the ability to positively impact the arts and local non-profit community. In 2020, I am excited to become more involved in International Relationships for Kansas City. The more we know about each other as human beings, rather than as Governments or through the lens of politics, the better we can empathize and assist one another to succeed.

Outside of these endeavors, time spent with my wife, and soulmate, Wendy is enjoyed cooking a great meal at home or supporting one of KC’s locally owned restaurants or jazz clubs.

• President, Buttonwood Financial Group: 2002 – present
• President, Buttonwood Foundation: 2004 – present
• President, Buttonwood Art Space: 2005 – present
• Partner, 31w31 Nonprofit Village – 2017 – present
• Board Member, Union Hill Spec Business Dist: 2007 – present
• Board Member, Main Street Community Improvement District (MSCID): 2006 – present
• Board Member, International Relations Council: 2020 – present
• Board Member, Midtown KC Now: 2017 – present
• Board Member, GUILDit: 2017 – 2020
• President, Kansas City Jazz ALIVE: 2014 – present
• Lifetime Member, FBI Citizens Academy: 2009 – present
• Board Member, UMKC Jazz Friends: 2005 – present
• Advisory Board Member, Kansas City FilmFest: 2005 – 2020
• Governor, American Royal: 2005 – 2020
• Board Member, Sister City Association of Kansas City, MO: 1999 – present
• Twice Morning Reporter of “Money News” to Kansas City on KMBZ radio: 1999 – 2002
• Area Manager, Quick & Reilly, member NYSE: 1996 – 2002

• Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) from fi360
• Certificate in Financial Planning from University of Missouri Kansas City
• Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor from the College of Financial Planning
• Registered Investment Adviser Representative
• Life and Health Insurance License (multiple states)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado

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