OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION

2026 Pub. 15 Issue 3

2026 MOKAN Trust & Financial Services Conference Recap

The 47th Annual MOKAN Trust & Financial Services Conference was held May 6-8, 2026, at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, bringing together trust and financial professionals from across the region for three days of education, networking and industry insight.

The conference featured a well-rounded agenda with timely discussions on tax developments, private equity trends, estate planning strategies and the growing impact of artificial intelligence in wealth management and trust services. Attendees also heard from industry experts on economic outlooks, ethics in financial services, and the evolving landscape of digital assets and retirement planning. 

In addition to the educational sessions, participants had the opportunity to connect with peers and business partners through a robust trade show, networking receptions and breakout sessions, fostering meaningful conversations and collaboration across the trust and financial services community. 

The conference concluded with forward-looking discussions on wealth transfer strategies and the future of trust services, leaving attendees with practical insights and ideas to apply within their institutions. 

(L-R) Joe Karnes, Central National Bank, Lawrence; Susie Roberts, Bank of Labor, Overland Park; and Chris English, The Trust Company of Kansas, Wichita
(L-R) Joe Karnes, Central National Bank, Lawrence; Susie Roberts, Bank of Labor, Overland Park; and Chris English, The Trust Company of Kansas, Wichita
Doug Wareham, KBA President & CEO, and Jackson Hataway, MBA President & CEO
Doug Wareham, KBA President & CEO, and Jackson Hataway, MBA President & CEO
Chris Nekvinda, Ph.D., Director of Global Learning, Canon Financial Institute
Chris Nekvinda, Ph.D., Director of Global Learning, Canon Financial Institute
Jeffrey Meyers Jr., CFA, CFP, FMVA, Director of Private Markets, ArchBridge Family Office
Jeffrey Meyers Jr., CFA, CFP, FMVA, Director of Private Markets, ArchBridge Family Office
Steve Goodman, President, TrainWorks
Steve Goodman, President, TrainWorks
Scott Colbert, CFA, Executive Vice President, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management, Commerce Trust
Scott Colbert, CFA, Executive Vice President, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management, Commerce Trust

2026 MOKAN Trust & Financial Services Conference Recap

2026 MOKAN Trust & Financial Services Conference Recap

The 47th Annual MOKAN Trust & Financial Services Conference was held May 6-8, 2026, at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, bringing together trust and financial professionals from across the region for three days of education, networking and industry insight.

The conference featured a well-rounded agenda with timely discussions on tax developments, private equity trends, estate planning strategies and the growing impact of artificial intelligence in wealth management and trust services. Attendees also heard from industry experts on economic outlooks, ethics in financial services, and the evolving landscape of digital assets and retirement planning. 

In addition to the educational sessions, participants had the opportunity to connect with peers and business partners through a robust trade show, networking receptions and breakout sessions, fostering meaningful conversations and collaboration across the trust and financial services community. 

The conference concluded with forward-looking discussions on wealth transfer strategies and the future of trust services, leaving attendees with practical insights and ideas to apply within their institutions. 

(L-R) Joe Karnes, Central National Bank, Lawrence; Susie Roberts, Bank of Labor, Overland Park; and Chris English, The Trust Company of Kansas, Wichita
(L-R) Joe Karnes, Central National Bank, Lawrence; Susie Roberts, Bank of Labor, Overland Park; and Chris English, The Trust Company of Kansas, Wichita
Doug Wareham, KBA President & CEO, and Jackson Hataway, MBA President & CEO
Doug Wareham, KBA President & CEO, and Jackson Hataway, MBA President & CEO
Chris Nekvinda, Ph.D., Director of Global Learning, Canon Financial Institute
Chris Nekvinda, Ph.D., Director of Global Learning, Canon Financial Institute
Jeffrey Meyers Jr., CFA, CFP, FMVA, Director of Private Markets, ArchBridge Family Office
Jeffrey Meyers Jr., CFA, CFP, FMVA, Director of Private Markets, ArchBridge Family Office
Steve Goodman, President, TrainWorks
Steve Goodman, President, TrainWorks
Scott Colbert, CFA, Executive Vice President, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management, Commerce Trust
Scott Colbert, CFA, Executive Vice President, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management, Commerce Trust