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We believe the best way to charge for the services we provide is with a transparent, periodic fee based upon the value of assets that we manage for you. This aligns our interests with yours and allows you to see clearly the exact cost for the services we provide. To learn more about this model or hear more about our guiding principles and philosophy, please contact us. https://www.midwestfinancialkc.com/leighashepard daily 0.75 2022-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628be0925701352566dee0c7/1661033337977-O3KN2LJKHDZ86SY1JTCJ/Midwest+Financial+Group_220803_0053_FINAL.jpg Leigha A. Shepard - Leigha A. Shepard Founder, President Leigha is passionate about helping people work toward achieving their financial goals and is a long-time student of the markets. She enjoys educating clients about the markets and how they work to better equip them in making wise financial decisions for themselves. She believes that her role in working with clients goes beyond just investments to understanding each client’s individual situation, personality and relationship with money and helping them define and work toward goals that have personal meaning to them and their families. Experience Leigha graduated from Baker University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. She has been helping clients plan for their future as a financial advisor for over 26 years. She founded Midwest Financial Partners in December of 2005 following a nine-year career with Merrill Lynch and a three year career with H&R Block Financial Advisors. Community Leigha and her husband, John, live in Overland Park and they have four grown children and four grandchildren. She grew up in a small farming community in mid Missouri. Leigha has a heart for the homeless and a long history of volunteering and supporting organizations in the Kansas City area that serve that community. 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Let’s get started. https://www.midwestfinancialkc.com/blog daily 0.75 2022-09-04 https://www.midwestfinancialkc.com/heather-r-sullivan daily 0.75 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628be0925701352566dee0c7/1661033409529-914PHSYBJWVL7PZBKF55/Midwest+Financial+Group_220803_0063_FINAL.jpg Heather R. Sullivan - Heather R. Sullivan CFP® Heather takes a personalized and holistic approach to financial planning. She believes that each plan begins with an individual or family’s dream and creates a comprehensive plan from that important starting point. Heather believes that all pieces of a client’s financial picture including investments should align with a person’s values and work together towards their individual goals. Experience Heather has been with Midwest Financial Partners since 2014 and is a Certified Financial Planner. Coming to the firm with previous financial services industry experience, she is a native to the Fort Worth area with a business degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. Heather is an investment advisory representative for the firm with a life and health insurance license. Community Heather and her husband, Patrick, have two sons and live in a rural community south of KC. They enjoy time with family and caring for their animals. Heather has prior experience serving on the Church of the Resurrection Foundation Board as the Finance and Investment Chair. https://www.midwestfinancialkc.com/steven-reichle daily 0.75 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628be0925701352566dee0c7/1661033363539-JT6TMSIOFGZ58UK4YOQJ/Midwest+Financial+Group_220803_0073_FINAL.jpg Steven Reichle - Steven D. Reichle As a Financial Advisor, Steve helps grow and manage clients’ finances wisely while providing superior customer service. He values client relationships and works hard to earn their confidence and trust through diligently working on their behalf. As the cornerstone of Steve’s financial process, his philosophy is to use a well-developed retirement plan to manage his client’s assets. The goal is to make financial decisions simple! Steve received a Bachelor of Business degree from Washburn University’s School of Business and successfully completed the “Certificate of Financial Planning” program at Kansas State University. He also worked as regional sales director for a financial services firm in Denver, Colorado. As a former commercial banker and Senior Vice President of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, Steve has 30+ years experience in banking and financial services. Steve and his wife have lived in Topeka for over 35 years and he is active in his community. He serves as Vice President of the board for Highland Community College Foundation and previously served as Chairman of the board of a local bank. Steve is committed to improving the community in which he lives, and he takes that same interest in helping his clients to improve their financial future. https://www.midwestfinancialkc.com/cole-reichle daily 0.75 2022-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628be0925701352566dee0c7/1661033384975-HHQZNLX2542SBQTW89XP/Midwest+Financial+Group_220803_0047_FINAL.jpg Cole S. Reichle - Cole S. Reichle Cole works with clients to find an individual financial plan that will help meet their needs and goals. He provides superior customer service and earns the client’s confidence and trust through his diligent work on their behalf. Researching and evaluating various financial products is Cole’s area of expertise. This enables him to advise clients on the best products for their unique situation. Experience Cole received a Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University. He successfully completed the “Certificate of Financial Planning” program from the University of Missouri of Kansas City. Cole has been in the financial industry for more than fifteen years with experience in mortgages, investments, options, taxes and estate planning. He is an investment adviser representative also licensed in health and life insurance. Community Cole, his wife Abby, and their children reside in Lenexa, KS. He enjoys spending time with his family, working on electronics, reading, and coaching his children’s sports’ teams. https://www.midwestfinancialkc.com/rick-ryan daily 0.75 2022-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628be0925701352566dee0c7/1661033475909-KKIQOGB9AAOEGOTGMYXQ/Midwest+Financial+Group_220803_0075_FINAL.jpg Rick Ryan - Rick Ryan CFP® Rick’s focus is on comprehensive financial planning taking into consideration the full aspect of his client’s financial life including retirement planning, investment planning, risk management, tax planning and estate planning viewing each piece to complete the client’s financial picture. Rick runs a high touch, full-service practice. As such, he requires clients to meet with him a minimum of twice per year to keep abreast of changing lives and active markets. His mantra is “It’s not about the money, it’s about the life!” Experience Rick has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Washburn University. His is a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Financial Consultant. He spent the first 25 years of his career with Security Benefit Group working in administration, sales and product and market development. Since 2000, he has been working with clients providing financial planning services. Community Rick and his wife, Cyndi, have two adult married children and four perfect grandchildren. They live in Topeka where he is active in his church and Free Masonry. He is an Emeritus Board Member of the Kansas Masonic Foundation. https://www.midwestfinancialkc.com/amanda-russell daily 0.75 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628be0925701352566dee0c7/1661033503149-RKDRR0SI20JBP8JW05LL/Midwest+Financial+Group_220803_0065_FINAL.jpg Amanda Russell - Amanda Russell Amanda is passionate about client relations and is eager to build relationships with current and potential clients. She is currently working as a Sales Assistant for the group and is studying to become a licensed Investment Advisor. Experience Amanda is new to the team, joining in April of 2019. She comes to us with a strong financial background, as she had been in the banking industry for 13 years. Amanda has been working with clients since 2006, helping them with retirement, estate, trust, custodial, and commercial account options. Community In her free time, you can find Amanda spending time with her son, Brody, and avidly exploring local nature trails with her dog, Karen. Amanda’s love for children has led her to teach 1st grade Sunday School at her local church and to volunteer for Junior Achievement, teaching our youth about the importance of saving money. https://www.midwestfinancialkc.com/brenda-coffman daily 0.75 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628be0925701352566dee0c7/1661033785480-XRH1DG769VQHSS7FKER9/Midwest+Financial+Group_220803_0049_FINAL.jpg Brenda Coffman - Brenda Coffman Brenda’s goal is to serve our clients in a friendly, efficient manner. She is often your first contact and keeps the traffic flowing in the office. Brenda is our Administrative Assistant in the Overland Park office. Experience Brenda is new to the team, joining in March of 2021. She comes to us with several years of experience in customer service and client relations, including 10 years in the financial industry. Community Brenda enjoys spending time with her family. She has two adult married children and five awesome grandchildren. 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We’re here to help you plan for your future, goals and dreams. Now’s the time to start. https://www.midwestfinancialkc.com/michael-meenen daily 0.75 2025-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/628be0925701352566dee0c7/efdbc76a-4440-4bff-9a07-9be0f4f16c52/Michael+Meenen+%281%29.jpg Michael Meenen - Michael Meenen, CFP® As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Michael is dedicated to seeing his clients succeed. His primary focus is developing comprehensive financial plans to help his clients meet their unique needs and goals. He provides excellent customer service and gains the client’s confidence and trust through meticulous work on their behalf to help improve their financial future. Experience Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Kansas State University and has been working in the financial services industry for 7+ years. 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