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Gregory James Russell

Advisor at GWN Securities Inc. — Kansas City, MO

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

21 years

Location

Kansas City, MO 64102

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GWN Securities Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

446

Across 214 offices

Clients per advisor

85 High

Avg AUM per client

$125,430 Very Low

HNW client ratio

6% Low

About

Gregory Russell is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. He has held positions at GWN Securities since 2009 and at Accenture since 2018, where he serves as an Associate Director in IT consulting and systems integration. His background includes 15 years at Computer Sciences Corp. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts through a network of about 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, featuring both traditional and legacy active investment strategies.

Client services

Based on GWN Securities Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Market timing

Expertise

Based on GWN Securities Inc.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies

Occupation focus

Based on GWN Securities Inc.

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat financial planning or consulting fees available, negotiated case-by-case

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $250,000 - $500,000: 1.25% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.00% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $1,000,000 - > $1,000,000: 0.50% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $0 - $250,000: 2.00% (max for Total Access Program, with blended tiers below) $0 - $250,000: 2.00% (GWN Total Access Program maximum annual fee tier) $250,000 - $1,000,000: varies by tier descending to 0.60% for assets over $10M in Total Access Program $0 - $249,999.99: 1.30% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $250,000 - $749,999.99: 1.05% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $750,000+: 0.80% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $0 - $249,999.99: 1.40% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $250,000 - $749,999.99: 1.20% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $750,000+: 0.95% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program)

Commissions

Commissions earned on legacy accounts with new deposits; insurance commissions earned by affiliated insurance agents; separate and in addition to advisory fees

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial consulting/planning services; negotiated based on scope and complexity

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 minimum for qualified accounts; $10,000 minimum for non-qualified accounts; some programs have higher minimums (e.g., $25,000 for Platinum Program) Minimum fee: Platform Fee minimum annual fees range from $25 to $65 depending on program; Money by Design Platinum Program has a flat $600 annual fee for grandfathered accounts Fee-only: Financial consulting and financial planning services offered at hourly rates or fixed fees (negotiable, details in agreements)

Location

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Kansas City, MO

1600 Genessee, #961

Kansas City MO 64102

Advisors at this office

9

Most active in

Missouri

Work history

21 years of industry experience

Accenture

2018 - Present • 8 years

St. Louis, MO

GWN Securities Inc.

2009 - Present • 17 years

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Computer Sciences Corp

2003 - 2018 • 15 years

St Louis, MO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, JD

Leawood, KS

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Business ownership considerations General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Business sale tax planning General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Retired Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Christopher K

Series 65, Series 66

Overland Park, KS

Rpr Financial

Christopher Knowles is a financial advisor at RPR Financial in Overland Park, KS, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has worked at RPR Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Knowmoore LLC, Barber Financial Group, Edward Jones, and is involved with Underdog Wine Co. Since 2023, he has also served as Director of Ways and Means for the Santa Fe Trail Blazers. RPR Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, model asset allocation strategies, and financial planning, supported by an affiliation with an in-house CPA practice.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Andrew H

CFP®, Series 66

Overland Park, KS

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Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Amy W

CFP®, Series 66

Overland Park, KS

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Business succession planning
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Michael H

Series 63, Series 66

Overland Park, KS

Penn Wealth Management

Michael Hazell is a financial advisor at Penn Wealth Management in Lenexa, KS, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has led Penn Wealth Management since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Penn Wealth Publishing, producing investment-related articles for a subscribing audience. Penn Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, and small businesses with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation, core/satellite investment approach and manages approximately $15 million across various account types.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning Active portfolio management Union Employee
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John C

CFP®, CFA®

Leawood, KS

Wolf Bay Wealth Partners

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Business ownership considerations Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement withdrawal strategies College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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