David Sprick, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP® | Partner
Dave entered the industry by joining his father-in-law with The Equitable in 1980. He has worked with those nearing and entering retirement from the beginning. His 40+ years of experience provides the foundational knowledge for our evolving practice and sophisticated retirement income strategies.
Dave has been married to his wife, Candy, for over 40 years, and they have three adult children and four grandchildren. A passion for family, food, and travel fills their lives. They enjoy exploring the country’s beautiful state and national parks in their travel trailer.
Tyson Sprick, CFP®, RICP® | Partner
Tyson joined his father in the business in 2010 after graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in Personal Financial Planning. He leads the financial planning process and portfolio development and is passionate about continuously seeking ways to improve client outcomes.
In 2022, Dave and Tyson each earned a Certificate in Retirement Planning from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Tyson was also awarded the title of Credentialed Holistic Financial Coach, issued by Columbia University's Coaching Center of Excellence in partnership with Equitable Advisors, LLC, in 2023.
Tyson loves Kansas City sports and is an active participant in KC’s Platform Tennis league. He and his wife, Kelsey, spend most of their time focused on raising their two small children, Atlas and Veda. They look forward to resuming their love of travel in the near future and enjoy sneaking away for a tasting menu and cocktails on the rare night out.
Garrett Hess | Operations Manager
Garrett is responsible for managing backroom operations, refining processes, and enhancing our service to clients. He draws upon his years of experience in the banking industry to provide a high level of support that is integral to our firm’s success. Garrett is a graduate of Kansas State University and spends his time playing golf and following his favorite sports teams.
Garrett provides administrative support services only and is not licensed or authorized to effectuate trades or provide advice.
Melanie Mullally | Relationship Manager
Melanie has been a vital part of Evolution Advisors since 2017. Her warm and welcoming personality enhances our client relationships and brings positive energy to the office. She handles client service requests and scheduling and provides essential financial advisor support. Melanie grew up in a small town and attended University of Central Missouri. She has been married for 34 years, has three children and three grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with the grandchildren, gardening, travel and relaxing on their boat on a small lake nearby.
Melanie provides administrative support services only and is not licensed or authorized to effectuate trades or provide advice.