Ashley Melton

Aaron Kirsch is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and founding partner of GreenUp Wealth Management. He works primarily with individuals and couples who are approaching or living in retirement, helping them design financial plans that support both long-term security and a fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Aaron began his career in financial services in 2001 at a major Wall Street firm and has since worked with clients across a wide range of life stages, both at large institutions and through his own independent wealth management firm. This experience informs his comprehensive approach to financial planning, which integrates retirement income planning, investment management, tax-aware strategies, risk management, and estate planning considerations. He is the co-author of The Rewarding Retirement Workbook, a resource designed to help people think beyond the mechanics of retirement and focus on how they want to live during this stage of life. Aaron’s work emphasizes aligning financial decisions with personal values, priorities, and legacy goals. Aaron holds himself to fiduciary standards and takes a client-centered approach to planning, helping individuals and families navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence as they transition into and through retirement.

To work with the wide range of problems Chinese & Asian Americans face, I have a range of flat fee offerings: CoRetire is our ongoing investment management and planning service has the following flat-fee schedule for clients of different investible wealth: $4,500/yr for below $800k $7,200/yr for $800k-$1.5M $9,900/yr for $1.5M and above For those comfortable with managing their own investments and want a professional opinion on how ready they are for retirement and how to lower taxes by pulling out retirement income from the right accounts, we offer TotalPlan for $6,900 for an in depth retirement plan that includes investment, retirement projections, tax planning, life | disability | long term care insurance review, and beneficiary planning. We can give you an accurate fee schedule after an initial conversation.

After working in the financial services industry for over 20 years, I launched Focal Point Financial Group to help, equip, and guide people to be good stewards of their God-given resources. Focal Point Financial Group is a fee-only financial planning firm located in the Kansas City area who works with individuals and families delivering financial planning and investment advice. We believe that everyone should have a financial plan. We call it your “focal point” and we help you identify yours. It’s your focal point or plan that guides your day-to-day (and long-term) money decisions and brings clarity and confidence to your choices. We work with our clients on an ongoing basis to not only set up an initial plan with specific goals and action steps, but also help them along their journey to implement and keep the plan up to date as life events and circumstances change. Focal Point Financial Group believes in keeping things simple. The more moving parts to something, the greater the risk of something getting overlooked or underutilized. We help our clients simplify their financial lives in order to obtain greater peace of mind and create financial breathing room. Because we believe people need affordable access to qualified financial planning, we charge our financial planning clients a monthly fee based on the complexity of their situation...not based on how much money they have or how many things they own. Our ideal clients are those that: - are open to getting holistic help with their finances - communicate openly and freely - believe in the benefit of having a long-term plan in place - are wanting a trusted partner to help them on their journey to being a good steward Although we call Kansas home, we are also willing to work with clients outside of our area. In addition to being a financial planner, I’m also a husband and a dad. I’m blessed with a wonderful family. I enjoy being outside, playing sports, cooking new things and exploring new places.

I am a fee-only, flat-fee fiduciary and the owner of Artisan Financial Planning, an advisory firm dedicated to professional musicians, performing artists, and creatives. After a career on stage, I bring a real‑life perspective to planning—I understand variable income, touring schedules, union and employer benefits, royalty streams, 1099/W‑2 mixes, and the career pivots many artists face. I deliver comprehensive financial planning and investment management with clear, unbiased advice: no product sales, no commissions, and transparent pricing. Clients work with me as a personal money coach to align cash flow, emergency reserves, benefits decisions, investments, taxes, insurance, and retirement timelines with their artistic goals—so they can follow their muse without worrying about money. Services include ongoing financial planning, tax‑aware investment management, retirement readiness and Social Security optimization, risk management, education on healthcare choices, and guidance for business owners and freelancers (entity selection, budgeting, and quarterly taxes). My approach is collaborative, educational, and practical: I build plans that fit the cadence of performances, recording projects, and family life. As a former orchestral musician who navigated career‑impacting health challenges, I meet clients with empathy and clarity, helping them make confident decisions at key transitions. I serve clients nationwide virtually and am committed to acting in your best interest at all times as a fiduciary. Importantly, I am open to working with creative professionals from all walks of life—wherever you may be on your financial life journey—from getting started and stabilizing cash flow to scaling your career, planning major projects, or preparing for retirement.

Tom Kaminski provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management for thriving professionals and busy young families. Tom's clients are often met with a common set of friction points- increased incomes, multiple benefits packages, and growing equity compensation, coupled with competing financial goals that they have trouble prioritizing. It is his passion to help his clients get organized, optimized, and help thoughtfully connect their dollars to their goals! He acts as a co-pilot to make the most of every opportunity for you and your family. Prior to founding Twin Robins, Tom spent the first 17+ years of his career in personal finance. He's proudly obtained the CFP® and CRPC® designations. He lives in the Brookside area of Kansas City, Missouri with his wife and two young kids. He serves clients both locally, and virtually across the country.

Melissa is a Certified Financial Planner ™, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst ™and holds a Masters degree in Personal Financial Planning from the University of MO-Columbia. You can see why Melissa is highly qualified to help clients with their financial planning needs! I am often asked, “How do I save for my children’s college fund, my own retirement and the luxuries that I enjoy, like vacations? How do you balance all of that?” A detailed, written financial plan with the strategy to live your best life and maximizing your hard-earned dollars by focusing on the 6 areas of financial planning - Net Worth Analysis, Investment Management, Estate Planning, Insurance Analysis and especially careful Tax Planning and Cash Flow Management, is the key. When you have your Cash Flow and Taxes in line, everything else falls into place. Melissa is also very well versed in Divorce Planning. If you are facing divorce, understanding the financial implications in the divorce process is a must! Sure, you need an attorney to finalize the divorce process. However, you need a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst to help make the financial decisions that will change your life forever. Whether you need help understanding an offer that has been made, knowing what your future tax situation looks like or to help craft an offer that is equitable, Melissa can help! She has experienced two divorces and understands the impact divorce has both financially and emotionally. Sapphire Wealth Planning - Helping Women Achieve Financial Independence! Contact Melissa to book your strategy session today.