Brian Michael Sears

Advisor at Cetera — Saint Joseph, MO Karnes Rd

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

9 years

Location

Saint Joseph, MO 64506

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,197

Across 5,098 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Brian Sears is a financial advisor with Cetera in Saint Joseph, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years and has been with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2026. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various investment strategies and program structures.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy Inheritance planning

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Intergenerational Families Widow/Widower

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Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

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Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Saint Joseph, MO Karnes Rd

3110 Karnes Rd, Suite 101

Saint Joseph MO 64506

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Missouri

Work history

9 years of industry experience

Cetera

2026 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera ADVISORS LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

St Cloud, MN

Virtue Wealth Strategies LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Saint Joseph, MO

Edward Jones

2017 - 2026 • 9 years

St Louis, MO

Kriz-Davis Company

2014 - 2017 • 3 years

Saint Joseph, MO

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Business activities & affiliations

Wakefield H

CFP®

Savannah, MO

Greater Than Financial

Greater Than Financial is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and wealth management firm based at 412 Court Street in Savannah, Missouri. The firm works with families, including high-net-worth households, business and farm owners, and retirees within roughly 100 miles of Savannah. Communities served include St. Joseph, Maryville, Cameron, Platte City, the Kansas City Northland, and nearby areas. Wakefield Hare, CFP®, has 18 years of industry experience. He helps clients coordinate investments, retirement income, tax planning, estate questions, business succession, and major financial decisions. Current fees and controlling disclosures are available at greaterthanfinancial.com/fees.

Wealth management Widow/Widower Christian Faith Based Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Patrick K

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

St. Joseph, MO

Kirwan Capital

Patrick Kirwan is the sole advisor at Kirwan Capital in St. Joseph, Missouri, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He serves as director of K Plus Angus Ranch, Inc. and K & K Farming, Inc., family-owned farming and land management companies. Kirwan Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, charitable institutions, corporations, and other businesses. The firm employs an intrinsic value investment philosophy for individual stock accounts and a low-cost asset allocation approach for ETF accounts, with a long-term holding orientation and individualized tax considerations.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Max N

Series 63, Series 65

Amazonia, MO

BN Investment, LLC

Max Nelson is the sole advisor at BN Investment, LLC, an independent firm based in Amazonia, Missouri. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Nelson has led BN Investment since 2012. BN Investment, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and small businesses, focusing on U.S.-listed equities, ETFs, and related derivatives. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, routinely uses options and derivatives for income generation and risk management, and applies margin and intraday trading techniques within managed accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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Michael J

Series 65

St. Joseph, MO

Jones & Co. Wealth Advisory

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Wealth management Equity compensation tax strategy Retirement income strategy Income planning Founder/Business Owner

Donovan B

CFP®

Savannah, MO

Greater Than Financial

Hi I’m Donovan! I'm a financial planner that serves Millennials that tend to be at least one of the following: • high earners • tech professionals • equity compensated • inherited/sudden wealth / high-net worth Because of the unique challenges the above groups face I've created my financial planning process to focus on, but not limited to: • cash flow planning • equity/stock compensation • investments and investment management • tax planning I'd love to talk with you if you're fit the above and are looking to prosper with purpose. Visit the link below to learn more about my complimentary analysis: https://www.prospurposewealth.com/free-financial-analysis

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Technology Professional HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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Sidney D

Series 65

Saint Joseph, MO

Family Investment Center

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Charitable giving tax strategies Founder/Business Owner
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