# Financial advisors for retirement planning in Missouri > For retirement planning in Missouri, talk to a fee-only planner who builds a withdrawal plan, not only an investment portfolio. Look for someone who works out where your income comes from each year, in what order, and what tax it triggers. Records to start with include Sakis Salas of Acropolis Investment Management, LLC, Mark Schweiss of Modern Dollar Planning and Mike Zeiter of Foundations Financial Planning. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/missouri/ 125 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to about retirement planning in Missouri? For retirement planning in Missouri, talk to a fee-only planner who builds a withdrawal plan, not only an investment portfolio. Look for someone who works out where your income comes from each year, in what order, and what tax it triggers. Records to start with include Sakis Salas of Acropolis Investment Management, LLC, Mark Schweiss of Modern Dollar Planning and Mike Zeiter of Foundations Financial Planning. - [Sakis Salas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sakis-salas/), Acropolis Investment Management, LLC, Chesterfield. Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [Mark Schweiss](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mark-schweiss/), Modern Dollar Planning, St. Louis. Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, one-time planning fee. - [Mike Zeiter](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mike-zeiter/), Foundations Financial Planning, Carthage. Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, percentage of assets. - [David Foster](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-foster/), Gateway Wealth Management, LLC, Saint Louis. Holds the RICP and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [Craig Toberman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/craig-toberman/), Toberman Becker Wealth, LLC, St. Louis. Holds the CFP and CPA. Fees on file: percentage of assets. - [John Davis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-davis/), JKD Financial, Springfield. Holds the CFP and EA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Missouri work on retirement planning? The Wellspent public graph lists 125 fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Missouri, at 63 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Missouri located? Of the 125 fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Missouri, 25 are in St. Louis, followed by 15 in Columbia and 15 in Kansas City. ## How do fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Missouri charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Missouri is a percentage of assets, used by 86% of the 125 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 59% charge by the hour and 56% charge fixed fees. ## 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. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for retirement planning have? For retirement planning, look for the RICP, CFP and EA. In Missouri, 45% of the 125 advisors listed hold the CFP. - RICP (1% of advisors listed): The RICP is built around retirement income specifically. - CFP (45% of advisors listed): The CFP covers income, tax, insurance, and estate decisions together. - EA (2% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents help with Roth conversions and withdrawal order. - CPA (6% of advisors listed): CPAs help with the tax side of withdrawals. ## How do Missouri advisors for retirement planning compare with the rest of the US? 59% of fee-only advisors for retirement planning in Missouri charge by the hour, compared with 45% of the 7,304 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## 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 about retirement planning in Missouri? - How do you decide which accounts I draw from first? - When would you have me claim Social Security, and why? - How do you handle a bad market in my first years of retirement? - Will you run Roth conversion scenarios for me each year? - How does Missouri tax each source of my retirement income? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for retirement planning 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. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Craig Toberman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/craig-toberman.md) | Toberman Becker Wealth, LLC | St. Louis, Missouri | CFA, CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets | | [Dan Reiter](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dan-reiter.md) | Prosperity Planning, Inc. | North Kansas City, Missouri | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets | | [Danielle Harrison](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/danielle-harrison.md) | Harrison Financial Planning | Columbia, Missouri | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Joel Huet](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joel-huet.md) | White Sand Wealth Management, LLC | Liberty, Missouri | CFP, CTFA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Mike Zeiter](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mike-zeiter.md) | Foundations Financial Planning | Carthage, Missouri | CFP, CPA, PFS | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Sakis Salas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sakis-salas.md) | Acropolis Investment Management, LLC | Chesterfield, Missouri | CFP, CPA, CRPC | Percentage of assets | | [Tyler Landes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tyler-landes.md) | Tandem Financial Guidance, LLC | Kansas City, Missouri | AIF, CFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [John Davis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-davis.md) | JKD Financial | Springfield, Missouri | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Kristine McKinley](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kristine-mckinley.md) | Beacon Financial Advisors, LLC | Kansas City, Missouri | CFP, CPA | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Lei Deng](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lei-deng.md) | Core Planning, LLC | Saint Louis, Missouri | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Michael Hunsberger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-hunsberger.md) | Next Mission Financial Planning | Saint Charles, Missouri | CFP, ChFC, CCFC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Richard Salmen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/richard-salmen.md) | Family Investment Center | St. Joseph, Missouri | CFP, CFA, EA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Stanton Burns](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/stanton-burns.md) | Oakview Wealth Solutions LLC | St. Charles, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee | | [David Foster](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-foster.md) | Gateway Wealth Management, LLC | Saint Louis, Missouri | CFP, RICP, CAP | Percentage of assets | | [Mark Schweiss](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mark-schweiss.md) | Modern Dollar Planning | St. Louis, Missouri | CFP, CFA, CPA | Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Michael Zung](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-zung.md) | Java Wealth Planning | Lees Summit, Missouri | CFP | Flat fee or retainer | | [Phillip Durbin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/phillip-durbin.md) | Generational Wealth Development | Cameron, Missouri | | Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Tom Kaminski](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tom-kaminski.md) | Twin Robins Capital, LLC | Kansas City, Missouri | CFP, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Wakefield Hare](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/wakefield-hare.md) | Greater Than Financial LLC | Savannah, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [David Zaegel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-zaegel.md) | CWOs for Hire | Town & Country, Missouri | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Ethan Bridgewater](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ethan-bridgewater.md) | Bridgewater Advisory Group LLC | Crystal City, Missouri | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jim MacKay](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jim-mackay.md) | MacKay Financial Planning | Springfield, Missouri | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [Jordan Nietzel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jordan-nietzel.md) | Trek Wealth Planning | Columbia, Missouri | CFP, CFA | Ongoing planning fee | | [James Hargrave](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-hargrave.md) | Pillar Financial Planning | Raymore, Missouri | CFP | Hourly, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Richard Armstrong](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/richard-armstrong.md) | Faith Investor Services | Wildwood, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Jessica Humble](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jessica-humble.md) | Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management | Columbia, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Ryan Furlong](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-furlong.md) | Parkwoods Wealth Partners | St Louis, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Beth Watts](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/beth-watts.md) | Financial Avenues, LLC. | Kansas City, Missouri | CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Brad Tinnon](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brad-tinnon.md) | B.E.S.T. Wealth Management | St. Louis, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Christopher Battreall](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-battreall.md) | Precision Wealth Strategies | St. Louis, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Kevin Schnell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kevin-schnell.md) | Schnell Financial Group | Sedalia, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [McKenzie Ebbesen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mckenzie-ebbesen.md) | Bason Asset Management | Platte City, Missouri | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Spencer Funk](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/spencer-funk.md) | Precision Wealth Strategies | St. Louis, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Tedi Hughes](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/tedi-hughes.md) | Destiny Capital | Lake Ozark, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Andrew Beil](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-beil.md) | StrongBox Wealth | Lee'S Summit, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Charles Cooper](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/charles-cooper.md) | StrongBox Wealth | Lee'S Summit, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Garrett Gould](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/garrett-gould.md) | Halyard Financial | St. Louis, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [James Hofman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/james-hofman.md) | Hofman Wealth Management | Chesterfield, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Nicholas Allgeyer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-allgeyer.md) | Worley Banks Group | Creve Coeur, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Nicholas Thurwanger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nicholas-thurwanger.md) | Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management | Columbia, Missouri | CFA | Percentage of assets | | [Robert Hofman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robert-hofman.md) | Hofman Wealth Management | Chesterfield, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Austin Drake](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/austin-drake.md) | Sterneck Capital Management | Kansas City, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Bryan Vowels](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bryan-vowels.md) | TrueNorth Wealth & Impact | Joplin, Missouri | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jason Sandfort](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jason-sandfort.md) | Angell Capital Management | St. Charles, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Joseph Darpel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joseph-darpel.md) | Smart Steps Wealth Management | St. Louis, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Michael Brady](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-brady-5811931.md) | Brady Family Wealth | Saint Louis, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Robert Barrale](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/robert-barrale.md) | KEB – Kerber, Eck & Braeckel | St. Louis, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Steven Erickson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/steven-erickson.md) | Erickson Financial Solutions | Jefferson City, Missouri | CFP | Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Thomas Brady](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-brady.md) | Brady Family Wealth | Saint Louis, Missouri | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Troy Stovern](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/troy-stovern.md) | TrueNorth Wealth & Impact | Joplin, Missouri | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | Showing the first 50 of 125. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/missouri/?page=2 ## Related - [Tax planning in Missouri](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/missouri.md) - [Estate planning in Missouri](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/missouri.md) - [Family wealth transfer in Missouri](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/family-wealth-transfer/missouri.md) - [Pre-retirees in Missouri](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/pre-retirees/missouri.md) - [Executives in Missouri](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/executives/missouri.md) - [Small business owners in Missouri](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/small-business-owners/missouri.md) ## About this data Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/ Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).