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.

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.

I once read that to find the work you were meant to do, you must satisfy three things: doing something you’re good at, feeling appreciated, and believing your work is making people’s lives better. I can truly say that as a financial planner and co-founder of Beyond Wealth, I have found my calling. My mission as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ is to empower my clients to take control of their financial lives by providing the guidance and education they need to make important financial decisions with confidence. I started my career in finance in 2005 and over the course of the last 15 years have been dedicated to continually learning everything I can about ways to help my clients achieve amazing things with their money. Early in my career, I was discouraged by the lack of engagement with our female clients. I decided I wanted to do something about it! I am passionate about working with female professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs, giving them the opportunity to fully engage with a trusted advisor who is as enthusiastic as they are about achieving their goals. Together with my partner, Andrew, we are committed to forging a long-lasting relationship with you and walking with you on your journey toward financial independence. When I’m not at the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Jon, and two kids, Alexa and Ethan. When we are not chauffeuring our children to sports and activities, my husband and I enjoy playing golf and love all forms of live entertainment—anything from rock concerts to Broadway musicals. I’m a major sports junky and especially love watching Oklahoma Sooner football along with our beloved Kanas City Chiefs. My lifelong dream is to live on the beach someday, but until then, I enjoy exploring new vacation destinations with my family whenever we can. If you’re looking for a wealth advisor in Kansas City who will work collaboratively with you and leaves you excited about the possibilities of your future, I’m your woman! Reach out to me anytime.

An experienced fee-only financial planner, I work with a strong team helping many families across the United States fulfill their dream of reaching financial independence. Our focus on middle and upper-middle class clients allows us to provide holistic, fiduciary advice and investment management on a fee-only basis. I enjoy providing advice through proven systems and processes to make money work efficiently and effectively for clients to be able to achieve their goals. Being the trusted resource for clients gives them confidence knowing they have a reliable and professional resource that they can access at any time which relieves the stress and burden that comes with making important financial decisions in their lives. I’ve been working professionally in personal financial planning for well over a decade now providing advice to hundreds of client families. After obtaining my undergraduate degree in business administration from Kansas State University I attained the FINRA series 7 and 66 security registrations, as well as the KS & MO Life, Accident, and Health Insurance Agent Licenses. I became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in 2014 and have also been a registered tax return preparer since 2012. I feel that having a well-rounded background in personal finance and asset management allows me the ability to provide holistic fee-only financial planning advice to my clients.

Jonathan Carter is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to help develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He also connects clients with Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jonathan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Tavares High School and an Associate's Degree from Lake Sumter State College.

Brad Mock is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, where he assists clients with retirement planning and investment strategy. He collaborates with clients to create plans aimed at meeting their reasonable goals and improving their family's financial future. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2022, Brad held positions as a Wealth Management Advisor at U.S. Bancorp Investments from 2021 to 2022, a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021, and a Financial Center Manager at Bank of America from 2017 to 2019. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Julia Hyde is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Leawood, Kansas office. She originally worked with Merrill Lynch in Omaha, Nebraska, before rejoining the firm in 1998. Julia is a longstanding member of the Homuth Hyde Luby team, where she collaborates with colleagues to provide holistic wealth management services tailored to clients’ long-term financial goals. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, special needs planning, retirement income, and services focused on women and wealth. Julia works closely with clients to gather information, assess time horizons and risk tolerance, and develop personalized financial strategies that adapt as clients’ situations evolve. Julia is a graduate of Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. An Iowa native, she has lived in Kansas City for 30 years. Julia supports local causes such as Harvester’s, CASA, Susan G. Komen, and Great Plains SPCA. She enjoys spending time with her husband Doug, their four adult children, grandchildren, and rescue dog Lucy, often engaging in boating, cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, reading, and travel.