Heartland Financial USA recently made news when shareholders publicly criticized its business plan. CEO Bruce Lee sat down with the Kansas City Business Journal to answer questions about shareholders' disappointment and the future of the company.

Creative Planning continues to aggressively grow its presence across the U.S., closing on acquisitions that add offices in Phoenix; New Orleans; Rockford, Illinois; and Bismarck, North Dakota.

NASB Financial Inc.'s new CEO said he spent his entire 43-year career preparing for this leadership role. He aims to keep the bank growing its position in the mortgage market.

Find out if you bank at one of Kansas City's strongest banks with between $250 million and $1 billion in assets.

Find out if you bank at one of Kansas City's strongest banks with between $250 million and $1 billion in assets.

Crown CFO is already one of the fastest-growing companies in the Kansas City area, and the need for its services has prompted the company to add more financial professionals to its ranks.