Melinda Eisenhour Parks, CPA

Principal

Melinda is a Principal and the Chief Compliance Officer for Freestate Advisors in the Kansas City office. Melinda grew up in a small town in central Kansas, where she learned the values of hard work, planning and saving. She attended the University of Kansas and began her career as a CPA in Kansas City. After spending a few decades working at both large and small companies in accounting, finance, and marketing, Melinda joined Freestate in 2017 and has been an owner since 2019. Because of her experience across industries and disciplines, she brings a wealth of experience to advise both individuals and businesses on their investments and overall financial health. 

Melinda and her husband Mike have one child, McKenzie, a recent college graduate who teaches elementary students in the Kansas City area. Melinda enjoys gardening, running, book clubs and golf.

Education
• Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Business Administration, University of Kansas
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Series 65 Investment Advisor securities registration

Community Involvement
• Kansas Methodist Foundation, Board Member
• Old Mission Foundation, Board Member

Favorites
• Teams: Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs
• TV: College basketball, WNBA and Grey’s Anatomy
• Books: Hardball for Women, Harry Potter series
• Foods: Ice Cream, tomatoes/cucumbers from my garden

melinda.parks@freestateadvisors.com

913-890-2065