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Kaz Woodward

Advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. — Springfield, MO E. Kingsley Street

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

6 years

Location

Springfield, MO 65804

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Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

734

Across 245 offices

Clients per advisor

48 Low

Avg AUM per client

$2,214,259 Very High

HNW client ratio

53% Very High

About

Kaz Woodward is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. Woodward has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2022 and previously held roles at Heim, Young & Associates, Inc., Federated Insurance, and New York Life. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and strategic use of low-cost index vehicles.

Client services

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops
Trust services, estate planning, consultation

Expertise

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Women Professionals Established Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Additional or extraordinary services fees may be charged separately; estate planning document preparation via ASLG may incur additional fees

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.30% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.00%

Project-based

Financial planning-only services invoiced quarterly in advance; fees vary depending on complexity; tax preparation services available at negotiated rates

Other

Account minimum: $1,200 annually for Guided Investing; $6,000 for Wealth Path; $15,000 for Custom Wealth; $75,000 for Ascend Group; $150,000 for Regis ultra-high net worth service offering Minimum fee: Guided Investing: $1,200 annually; Wealth Path: $6,000; Custom Wealth: $15,000; Ascend Group: $75,000; Regis: $150,000 minimum annual advisory fee

Location

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Springfield, MO E. Kingsley Street

1256 E. Kingsley Street

Springfield MO 65804

Advisors at this office

8

Most active in

Arkansas · Iowa · Kansas · Louisiana · Missouri · Texas

Work history

6 years of industry experience

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Springfield, MO

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Springfield, MO

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

2023 - 2023 • 1 year

Springfield, MO

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

2022 - 2023 • 1 year

Springfield, MO

Heim, Young & Associates, Inc.

2019 - 2023 • 4 years

Springfield, MO

HYA Advisors, Inc.

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Springfield, MO

Federated Insurance

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Joplin, MO

New York Life

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Springfield, MO

EZ Drop

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Springfield, MO

The Track

2015 - 2018 • 3 years

Branson, MO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Bruce P

Series 63, Series 65

Springfield, MO

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Neil Porter is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has held various roles at The Resource Center since 2001, serving as CEO, and is also the owner of Mr. Fix-It Services of the Ozarks. Porter is an author of the book "Finding The Courage To Retire" and serves on the board of the SWI Foundation, which employs adult handicapped individuals. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services, utilizing a platform-centered approach that combines internally managed and third-party models.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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John D

Series 66

Springfield, MO

Dittrich Financial Group LLC

John Dittrich is a financial advisor with Dittrich Financial Group LLC in Springfield, MO, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Strategic Wealth Group Registered Investment Advisor and Premier Choice Accounting. In addition to his advisory work, Dittrich serves as a Tax & Accounting Manager at Family Tax Service. Dittrich Financial Group LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and hourly financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs individualized investment strategies incorporating fundamental analysis, charting, and Modern Portfolio Theory, with services that include portfolio construction, retirement and estate planning, and tax-reduction analysis.

Options & derivatives strategies

Jon V

CFP®, EA

Springfield, MO

Vance Financial Planning

I am a CFP® Professional, an IRS Enrolled Agent, and have a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Missouri State University (Go Bears!). Since entering the financial planning profession in 2021, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients at both small and large wealth management firms. During my time at those firms, I learned that my favorite clients to work with tended to be “regular folks”, or people just like me who were diligent savers, enjoyed things like traveling and family time, and wanted transparent guidance when it came to financial decisions. I started Vance Financial Planning to help these folks with questions like: - Am I in a good position to retire in 5 years? - What changes should I be making now to prepare for my retirement transition? - Do increased Medicare premiums (IRMAA) matter in my retirement plan? - Are my investments allocated tax efficiently for my situation? - How do I take income from my accounts when I’m retired? If you’d like to learn more about my services, I invite you to visit my website to see if we might be a good fit.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Brian C

Series 65

Ozark, MO

80/20 Financial Services

Brian Coleman is the sole advisor at 80/20 Financial Services in Ozark, Missouri, holding a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. Prior to founding his independent advisory firm in 2019, he worked for 12 years at White River Valley Electric Cooperative. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent, selling life, health, annuities, and disability insurance. 80/20 Financial Services provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm builds personalized portfolios based on model allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, combining fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning
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John G

Series 63, Series 65

Springfield, MO

Greystone Investment Advisors, Inc.

John Gill is the sole advisor at Greystone Investment Advisors, Inc. in Springfield, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 41 years of industry experience. He has led Greystone Investment Advisors since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Gill is a co-member of Suiter and Gill Enterprises, L.L.C., a business involved in property management. Greystone Investment Advisors is an independent, single-advisor firm providing discretionary investment management to individuals, families, small business owners, retirement plan trustees, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, macro-oriented investment approach across three management styles—Aggressive, Growth over Income, and Income over Growth—using mutual funds, ETFs, and listed equities custodied at Charles Schwab.

Passive / index investing Wealth management Founder/Business Owner

John D

CFP®, EA

Springfield, MO

JKD Financial

I’m John Davis, and I founded JKD Financial to bridge the gap between two worlds that should never have been separated: financial planning and proactive tax strategy. Springfield, Missouri is my home, I'm a dad to two boys, and a firm believer that financial advice should be honest, transparent, and easy to understand. I’ve spent my career—since 2016—learning this industry from the ground up. I started in the back office of an independent firm, eventually moving into a lead advisor role before spent time at a large CPA firm. Along the way, I noticed a problem: most "wealth management" is missing a microscope. Advisors look at the big picture, and tax preparers look at the past, but very few people sit in the middle to look at the future impact of every dollar. As both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), I provide that missing link. I don’t just build a portfolio; I audit the plan for tax efficiency—managing IRMAA thresholds, executing Roth conversions, and ensuring your retirement "buckets" are optimized for what you actually keep. I’ve built an intentionally small practice. I’m not interested in scaling a giant empire or managing a call center. I limit the number of families I serve so that I can provide the deep-dive service my clients deserve. I took the leap to start my own firm because I wanted to build something I’d be proud to show my sons. I wanted to prove that you can provide elite-level financial advice without hidden fees, confusing jargon, or the conflicts of interest found in traditional AUM models. How I Work: Flat-Fee: My pricing is transparent and based on the complexity of your life, not the size of your portfolio. Tax-Forward: We plan for April 15th all year long, not just in the spring. High-Touch: When you have a question, you get a direct line to me—not an associate or a generic inbox. If you’re a diligent saver looking for a proactive partner to navigate the transition into retirement, I’d love to see if we’re a good fit. Learn more at jkdfinancial.com

General tax planning Social Security optimization General retirement planning
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