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Financial advisors for retirees in Missouri

Which financial advisor should I talk to as a retiree in Missouri?

For retirees in Missouri, talk to a fee-only planner who already works with people drawing down their savings. Your questions have moved from saving to spending, so look for steady withdrawals, tax-aware RMD planning, and care planning. Records to start with include John Davis of JKD Financial, David Foster of Gateway Wealth Management, LLC and Jon Vance of Vance Financial Planning, LLC.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • John Davis JKD Financial, Springfield Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly.
  • David Foster Gateway Wealth Management, LLC, Saint Louis Holds the RICP and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Jon Vance Vance Financial Planning, LLC, Springfield Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly.
  • Tedi Hughes Destiny Capital, Lake Ozark Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Michael Hunsberger Next Mission Financial Planning, Saint Charles Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Ryan Furlong Parkwoods Wealth Partners, St Louis Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Missouri work with retirees?

The Wellspent public graph lists 39 fee-only advisors for retirees in Missouri, at 22 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for retirees in Missouri located?

Of the 39 fee-only advisors for retirees in Missouri, 6 are in Independence, followed by 4 in Kansas City and 4 in St. Louis.

  • Independence 6
  • Kansas City 4
  • St. Louis 4
  • Chesterfield 4
  • Creve Coeur 4

Plus 17 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for retirees in Missouri charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for retirees in Missouri is a percentage of assets, used by 85% of the 39 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 49% charge fixed fees and 44% charge by the hour.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Missouri?

Fee-only financial advisors in Missouri charge a median of $4,770 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 18 Missouri firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Missouri?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Missouri has a median price of $2,000. We found this across the published prices of 14 Missouri firms.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Missouri

What credentials should a financial advisor for retirees have?

For retirees, look for the RICP, CFP and EA. In Missouri, 59% of the 39 advisors listed hold the CFP.

RICP3% in Missouri
The RICP focuses on income in retirement.
CFP59% in Missouri
The CFP covers tax, insurance, and estate decisions together.
EA5% in Missouri
Enrolled agents help with RMDs and Medicare surcharges.

How do Missouri advisors for retirees compare with the rest of the US?

59% of fee-only advisors for retirees in Missouri hold the CFP, compared with 49% of the 3,334 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the RICP 3% 1%
  • Hold the CFP 59% 49%
  • Hold the EA 5% 2%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 85% 87%
  • Charge fixed fees 49% 44%
  • Charge by the hour 44% 41%

Dark bars are Missouri. Light bars are all US advisors for retirees.

Does Missouri tax Social Security?

No. Missouri doesn't tax Social Security. Its treatment of IRA withdrawals and pensions has its own rules, so ask to see them in your plan.

What should I ask a financial advisor as a retiree in Missouri?

  1. How much can I spend each year, and how will you adjust it?
  2. How do you plan around RMDs and Medicare premiums?
  3. How would you pay for long-term care if I needed it?
  4. What happens if I can't manage this myself, or my spouse dies first?
  5. How does Missouri tax each source of my retirement income?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for retirees in Missouri?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

All 39 advisors

Fee-only advisors for retirees in Missouri: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Dan Reiter Prosperity Planning, Inc. North Kansas City CFP, CPA Percentage of assets
Danielle Harrison Harrison Financial Planning Columbia CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
John Davis JKD Financial Springfield CFP, EA Flat fee or retainer, Hourly
Jon Vance Vance Financial Planning, LLC Springfield CFP, EA Flat fee or retainer, Hourly
Michael Hunsberger Next Mission Financial Planning Saint Charles CFP, ChFC, CCFC Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
David Foster Gateway Wealth Management, LLC Saint Louis CFP, RICP, CAP Percentage of assets
Tom Kaminski Twin Robins Capital, LLC Kansas City CFP, CRPC Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
David Zaegel CWOs for Hire Town & Country CFP, CPA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ethan Bridgewater Bridgewater Advisory Group LLC Crystal City CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ryan Furlong Tax Efficient Wealth Management for families who want to leave a legacy. Parkwoods Wealth Partners St Louis CFP Percentage of assets
Brad Tinnon B.E.S.T. Wealth Management St. Louis CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Tedi Hughes Destiny Capital Lake Ozark CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
James Hofman Hofman Wealth Management Chesterfield CFP Percentage of assets
Nicholas Allgeyer Worley Banks Group Creve Coeur CFP Percentage of assets
Robert Hofman Hofman Wealth Management Chesterfield CFP Percentage of assets
Austin Drake Sterneck Capital Management Kansas City CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Steven Erickson Erickson Financial Solutions Jefferson City CFP Hourly, Ongoing planning fee
Brandon Oliver Oliver Wealth Management St. Louis Not listed Ongoing planning fee
Daniel Berg B.E.S.T. Wealth Management St. Louis Not listed Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Jeffrey Laughlin Fidelis Financial Planning Saint Charles CFP Ongoing planning fee
Ryan Bowman Maxele Advisors Webster Groves CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Stephen Erken Maxele Advisors Webster Groves CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Bogdan Niciu 4-C Wealth Creve Coeur Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Brian Ismert Equity Wealth Partners Independence CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Derrick Barger Equity Wealth Partners Independence CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Eldon Anderson Equity Wealth Partners Independence CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Fetzer Crockett 4-C Wealth St. Louis Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
John Hofman Hofman Wealth Management Chesterfield Not listed Percentage of assets
Paul Banks Worley Banks Group Creve Coeur Not listed Percentage of assets
Theodore Hellman Hofman Wealth Management Chesterfield Not listed Percentage of assets
Timothy Banks Worley Banks Group Creve Coeur Not listed Percentage of assets
Brandie Giffin Sterneck Capital Management Kansas City Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Robin Sterneck Sterneck Capital Management Kansas City Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Andrew Matz Oak Road Wealth Management Lee'S Summit Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Daniel Shepard Oak Road Wealth Management Lee'S Summit Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Murff Oak Road Wealth Management Lee'S Summit Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jason Anderson Equity Wealth Partners Independence Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jeffrey Anger Equity Wealth Partners Independence Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Peyton Anderson Equity Wealth Partners Independence Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly

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