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Financial advisors for tax planning in Missouri

Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Missouri?

For tax planning in Missouri, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Richard Salmen of Family Investment Center, John Davis of JKD Financial and Dan Reiter of Prosperity Planning, Inc..

Where to start

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

  • Richard Salmen Family Investment Center, St. Joseph Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • John Davis JKD Financial, Springfield Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly.
  • Dan Reiter Prosperity Planning, Inc., North Kansas City Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Craig Toberman Toberman Becker Wealth, LLC, St. Louis Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Jon Vance Vance Financial Planning, LLC, Springfield Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly.
  • Sakis Salas Acropolis Investment Management, LLC, Chesterfield Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Missouri work on tax planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 95 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Missouri, at 53 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for tax planning in Missouri located?

Of the 95 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Missouri, 29 are in St. Louis, followed by 10 in Kansas City and 5 in Columbia.

  • St. Louis 29
  • Kansas City 10
  • Columbia 5
  • Manchester 5
  • Lee'S Summit 4

Plus 42 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Missouri charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Missouri is a percentage of assets, used by 83% of the 95 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 57% charge fixed fees and 40% 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 tax planning have?

For tax planning, look for the EA, CPA and CFP. In Missouri, 53% of the 95 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA3% in Missouri
Enrolled agents are licensed by the IRS and focus on tax.
CPA7% in Missouri
CPAs bring broad tax and accounting depth.
CFP53% in Missouri
The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan.

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

57% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Missouri charge fixed fees, compared with 50% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the EA 3% 2%
  • Hold the CPA 7% 3%
  • Hold the CFP 53% 50%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 83% 87%
  • Charge fixed fees 57% 50%
  • Charge by the hour 40% 41%

Dark bars are Missouri. Light bars are all US advisors for tax planning.

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.

What should I ask a financial advisor about tax planning in Missouri?

  1. Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
  2. Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
  3. What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
  4. How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
  5. How do you account for local income tax where I live and work?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax 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.

All 95 advisors

Fee-only advisors for tax planning in Missouri: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Craig Toberman Toberman Becker Wealth, LLC St. Louis CFA, CFP, CPA, MBA Percentage of assets
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
Joel Huet White Sand Wealth Management, LLC Liberty CFP, CTFA, MBA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Mike Zeiter Foundations Financial Planning Carthage CFP, CPA, PFS Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets
Sakis Salas Acropolis Investment Management, LLC Chesterfield CFP, CPA, CRPC Percentage of assets
Tyler Landes Tandem Financial Guidance, LLC Kansas City AIF, CFP Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee
Chris Arnold Refresh Wealth University City CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Donovan Brooks Prospurpose Wealth Saint Joseph CFP 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
Kristine McKinley Beacon Financial Advisors, LLC Kansas City CFP, CPA Hourly, Ongoing planning fee
Michael Hunsberger Next Mission Financial Planning Saint Charles CFP, ChFC, CCFC Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Richard Salmen Family Investment Center St. Joseph CFP, CFA, EA Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Stanton Burns Oakview Wealth Solutions LLC St. Charles CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
David Foster Gateway Wealth Management, LLC Saint Louis CFP, RICP, CAP Percentage of assets
Michael Zung Java Wealth Planning Lees Summit CFP Flat fee or retainer
Phillip Durbin I help rural and middle-income families to learn about personal finance so that they can great Generational Wealth and change their families futures. Generational Wealth Development Cameron Not listed Hourly, One-time planning fee
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
Jordan Nietzel Trek Wealth Planning Columbia CFP, CFA Ongoing planning fee
Alex Borgardts Next Bloom Wealth Gladstone CFP, CPA/PFS, CPA, PFS Percentage of assets, Hourly
James Hargrave Pillar Financial Planning Raymore CFP Hourly, Flat fee or retainer
Richard Armstrong Faith Investor Services Wildwood CFP Percentage of assets
Jessica Humble Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management Columbia CFP Percentage of assets
Ryan Furlong Tax Efficient Wealth Management for families who want to leave a legacy. Parkwoods Wealth Partners St Louis CFP Percentage of assets
Beth Watts Financial Avenues, LLC. Kansas City CFP Hourly, Fixed fees
Brad Tinnon B.E.S.T. Wealth Management St. Louis CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Christopher Battreall Precision Wealth Strategies St. Louis CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Kevin Schnell Schnell Financial Group Sedalia CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
McKenzie Ebbesen Bason Asset Management Platte City CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Spencer Funk Precision Wealth Strategies St. Louis CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Tedi Hughes Destiny Capital Lake Ozark CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Andrew Beil StrongBox Wealth Lee'S Summit CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Charles Cooper StrongBox Wealth Lee'S Summit CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Garrett Gould Halyard Financial St. Louis CFP Percentage of assets
Nicholas Allgeyer Worley Banks Group Creve Coeur CFP Percentage of assets
Nicholas Thurwanger Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management Columbia CFA Percentage of assets
Austin Drake Sterneck Capital Management Kansas City CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Benjamin Tuscai Sunpointe Investments St. Louis CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Joseph Darpel Smart Steps Wealth Management St. Louis CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Michael Brady Brady Family Wealth Saint Louis CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Pompian Sunpointe Investments St. Louis CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Robert Barrale KEB – Kerber, Eck & Braeckel St. Louis CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ryan Heidenreich Sunpointe Investments St. Louis CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Thomas Brady Brady Family Wealth Saint Louis CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Betsy Mays Coffman Wealth Advisors Poplar Bluff CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Edgerly Roberts Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management Columbia Not listed Percentage of assets
Jordan Worley Coffman Wealth Advisors Poplar Bluff CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly

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