Lead Advisor,  Kyle Hogan, is staying active outside with his wife, Summer, and daughter, Alison!
They love their home in Parkville, MO and are taking advantage of all the neighborhood has to offer! From walks, to canoe trips, the Hogan family is making the best of social distancing!
The Pastorino Family is also enjoying our beautiful spring days!  Vince Pastorino  and wife, Jessica, are keeping their two boys busy with home school and tons of activities!
Vince and Jessica encourage “free read” time during school days. Nico and Teo are enjoying the chance to read their favorites books outside!
Buttonwood Director of Operations,  Brent Bastian, and family are happy and healthy in Lee’s Summit, MO!
Over the weekend, Brent and his wife, Abby, took their three adorable kids to the park to fly kites high in the sky! They enjoyed the break from home school to enjoy time together as a family.
Client Relations & Marketing Specialist,  Macy Layne, is excited to welcome the newest member to her family!
Macy and her fiance, Jordon, adopted this adorable schnoodle, Tito! Tito is full of energy and loves to play outside and go for walks. Even more, he loves cuddles with mom and dad. He is fitting right into their little family!
Jon McGraw, President of Buttonwood, works hard 7 days a week for Buttonwood and our clients. However, he enjoys clocking out every now and then to kick his feet up on the back deck!
Jon and his wife,  Wendy, spend time relaxing on the back deck with a lovely view of green springtime blossoms!
Buttonwood’s newest Team Member,  Danny Hainje, is staying busy working from home and playing with his pup, Iggy!
Danny is our newest Wealth Management Strategist and officially joined us on March 2nd. If you haven’t already had the pleasure of meeting Danny, feel free to reach out and welcome him to our Buttonwood Family  Danny@ButtonwoodFG.com
Lead Advisor, Mitchell Smith, has had a great office assistant while working remotely! Mitchell gets to hang out with his son, Dwyer, at home all day while mom, Brooke, works at the hospital to keep our community safe and healthy.
Mitchell and Brooke have been teaching their little guy how to play golf. Watch out, Tiger Woods! There’s a new golf pro in town!
Jeff Rice, Client Services Specialist, loves spending time with his two beautiful daughters! Madelyn and Sophia are very active and enjoy being outdoors!
Both girls enjoy learning new cheer moves and jumping out energy on the trampoline.
Chris Henry  spends his days at Buttonwood making trades, coordinating quarterly estimated tax payments and much more for our clients!
During quarantine, Chris is loving tons of family time! Chris and his wife, Jenny, have been taking their two daughters, Berkley and Quincy, on many walks and bike rides! Chris says getting outside is helping everyone keep their sanity. They sure are thankful for each other!

Recent Buttonwood Articles


Calendar showing the weeks remaining for 2026 year-end tax planning
By Jon McGraw • October 28, 2026
Most year-end tax moves must happen by December 31. What Kansas City families should review for 2026: giving, Roth conversions, gains and the KS–MO divide.
By Jon McGraw • October 21, 2026
How Buttonwood's Investment Policy Committee rebalanced its Core and Tax Aware Allocations on September 22, 2026: same convictions, smaller bets.
Estate planning documents representing family, legacy, and financial planning.
By Danielle Brown MSF, CFP® • September 28, 2026
The 2026 federal estate tax exclusion is $15 million per individual. Learn why being under the threshold does not make estate planning irrelevant.
Buttonwood Financial Group Investment Policy Committee May and June 2026 portfolio rebalance summary
By Jon McGraw, Investment Policy Committee Chair, Buttonwood Financial Group (Kansas City) • July 20, 2026
How our Investment Policy Committee approached the May & June 2026 rebalances: trimming equity risk, upgrading bond quality, and adding liquid alternatives.
Child placing coins into a piggy bank while learning about saving and financial responsibility.
By Danielle Brown, CFP MSF • July 7, 2026
What families should know about Trump Accounts eligibility, contributions, financial literacy. Child investment accounts may fit in broader financial plan.
By Jon McGraw • July 1, 2026
Beyond fees, DIY investing carries hidden costs — time, taxes, and coordination. A Kansas City wealth management perspective on when self-directed makes sense

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