Our Team

Collyer and Associates Premier Financial Partners

Ernie Collyer and Collyer and Associates is now affiliated with Premier Financial Partners and the John Christy Team.

Our first priority is helping you take care of yourself and your family. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

How We Work

Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.

Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Meet Our Team

Ernie Collyer, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor

(913) 498-2828

ernie@collyerandassociates.com

Ernie is an independent financial advisor, registered with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He is a lifelong resident of the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. His practice has been located in Leawood, Kansas since 1979.With over 40...

John Christy, CFP®

Practice Leader

816-436-9939

jchristy@premierfn.com

John T. Christy, CFP® was born and raised in the Kansas City area and graduated from Kansas State University with a B.A. in Business Administration, emphasizing Finance and Economics. He continued his studies at UMKC where he...

Megan Brenner, WMS℠

Director of Operations & Lead Paraplanner

816-436-9939 ext. 202

mbrenner@premierfn.com

As our Director of Operations and Lead Paraplanner, Megan works closely with Ernie, John and the team asthey create custom and comprehensive plans. She also is responsible for overseeing client serviceinitiatives and leads the team to...

Dustin Palmer, MBA

Operational Business Analyst

816-436-9939 ext. 209

dpalmer@premierfn.com

As our Business Analyst and Lead Paraplanner, Dustin researches and assists in analyzinginvestment strategies, client investment portfolios, insurance portfolios and financial plans. Dustinworks closely with John and the team as they...

Jessica Suderman

Executive Assistant

816-436-9939 ext. 203

jsuderman@premierfn.com

As our Client Services Associate, Jessi is typically the first point of contact with clients regardingscheduling and administrative related items. Her infectious attitude and personality permeates our office,our team and our clients!

McKenzie Stranskey

Assistant Director of Operations

816-436-9939

mstransky@premierfn.com

As the Assistant Director of Operations, McKenzie is responsible for overseeing client service initiativesand lead the team to confirm the right service strategies are recommended, implemented and reviewedwhile promoting excellent...

Phil Kinen

Client Service Representative

816-436-9939

pkinen@premierfn.com

As our Client Service Representative, Phil's top priorities are helping to run an efficient and productiveoffice, while promoting excellent customer service and prompt follow-up to client inquiries. Phil ensuressmooth day-to-day office...