Fee-only financial advisors in Kansas City, Missouri
Which fee-only financial advisor should I talk to in Kansas City?
Start with a fee-only advisor in Kansas City whose record matches what you need, then check their fees and SEC record before you call. Records to start with include Kristine McKinley of Beacon Financial Advisors, LLC, Evan Lang of Atwood & Palmer and Kyle Hill of Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC, chosen for their credentials and fees on file.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Kristine McKinley Beacon Financial Advisors, LLC Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: hourly, ongoing planning fee.
- Evan Lang Atwood & Palmer Holds the CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- Kyle Hill Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
- Tyler Landes Tandem Financial Guidance, LLC Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, one-time planning fee.
- Marilee Lonergan Greystone Capital Partners Group Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Mitchell Gasbarro Buttonwood Financial Group Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
By the numbers
- Advisors listed
- 49
- Firms
- 23
- Hold the CFP
- 31%
- Other credentials: CFA 8% · CPA 2%
- How they charge (of 49 with fees on file): percentage of assets 92% · fixed fees 73% · hourly 51% · flat fee or retainer 14%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
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Questions about fee-only advisors in Kansas City
How many fee-only advisors in Kansas City are there?
The Wellspent public graph lists 49 fee-only advisors in Kansas City, at 23 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026.
What do fee-only advisors in Kansas City focus on?
The most common focus among fee-only advisors in Kansas City is retirement planning (15), followed by family wealth transfer (11) and tax planning (10). Advisors can list more than one.
How do fee-only advisors in Kansas City charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors in Kansas City is a percentage of assets, used by 92% of the 49 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 73% charge fixed fees and 51% 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 many fee-only advisors in Kansas City hold the CFP?
31% of the 49 fee-only advisors in Kansas City hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record.
Does Missouri tax income on top of federal tax?
Yes. Missouri has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Missouri resident should project it alongside federal tax.
Is there a local income tax in Missouri?
Yes. In Missouri, Kansas City and St. Louis add an earnings tax.
How current is this list of fee-only advisors in Kansas City?
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 49 advisors in Kansas City
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Landes | Tandem Financial Guidance, LLC | Kansas City | AIF, CFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Kristine McKinley | Beacon Financial Advisors, LLC | Kansas City | CFP, CPA | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee |
| Tom Kaminski | Twin Robins Capital, LLC | Kansas City | CFP, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Kyle Hill | Hill-Top Financial Planning, LLC | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Beth Watts | Financial Avenues, LLC. | Kansas City | CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Austin Drake | Sterneck Capital Management | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Danielle Brown | Buttonwood Financial Group | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mitchell Gasbarro | Buttonwood Financial Group | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Rachael Graf | Buttonwood Financial Group | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Gourley | K-12 Planning | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Evan Lang | Atwood & Palmer | Kansas City | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Peter Sowden | Atwood & Palmer | Kansas City | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Spencer Jones | Atwood & Palmer | Kansas City | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Tracy St. John | Financial Avenues, LLC. | Kansas City | Not listed | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Jack Wheeler | Kansas City Private Wealth Management | Kansas City | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Brandie Giffin | Sterneck Capital Management | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Carlos Carriedo Samaniego | Buttonwood Financial Group | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| James Montgomery | Atwood & Palmer | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Jon McGraw | Buttonwood Financial Group | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kaden Ludlow | Buttonwood Financial Group | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Eilert | Atwood & Palmer | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Robin Sterneck | Sterneck Capital Management | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Steven Franke | Atwood & Palmer | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Steven Palmer | Atwood & Palmer | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Vincent Pastorino | Buttonwood Financial Group | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Blake Harris | Windward Private Wealth Management | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Andrew Surber | Tax Favored Retirement | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Douglas Garrett | Tax Favored Retirement | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jerry Snider | Snider & Talbot | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Richard Talbot | Snider & Talbot | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Theodore Perez | Tax Favored Retirement | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Christopher Nelson | Private Wealth Consulting | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Donald Hubbs | Private Wealth Consulting | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Harrison Hubbs | Private Wealth Consulting | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| James Meysenburg | Sonas Financial Group | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Nicholson | Nicholson Meyer Capital Management | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Marilee Lonergan | Greystone Capital Partners Group | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mathew Dahlberg | Main Street Investments | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Trevor Harris | Sonas Financial Group | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Zachary Emslie | Bluevine Advice | Kansas City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Emalee Wheeler | Greater Than Financial | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jessica Estes-Fleischmann | Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| John Carey | Greystone Capital Partners Group | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jordan Lambert | Ryan Poage & | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jose Castillo | Weatherby Capital | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Peter Vrooman | Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Ron Dietz | Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Susanne Meyer | Nicholson Meyer Capital Management | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Thomas King | Sarver Vrooman Wealth Advisors | Kansas City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
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