Top active portfolio management financial advisors in Columbia, MO

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you want to grow your investments actively rather than just tracking an index, you need an advisor who understands when to buy and sell to capture opportunities. The biggest mistake is relying on a passive approach that misses chances to improve returns or manage risks.

  • Market timing insight. Ask how they decide when to adjust your portfolio based on market trends, not just sticking to a fixed plan.
  • Risk management focus. Confirm they tailor strategies to your comfort with ups and downs, balancing growth with protection.
  • Cost awareness. Active management can incur higher fees; check how they keep expenses reasonable to protect your gains.
  • Local market knowledge. Advisors familiar with Columbia, MO's economic environment can better align your portfolio with regional opportunities and risks.

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Jordan N

CFP®, CFA®

Columbia, MO

Trek Wealth Planning

Trek Wealth Planning is for families who want real financial advice, not a sales pitch. We help you answer the big financial questions like: - How soon can I retire? - How much do I need saved before I can clock out for good? - How do I pay less in taxes? - How can I improve my investment returns? - How much can I expect to spend in retirement? We use our expertise, tools, and the latest technology to stress-test your retirement plan, giving you confidence in the best path forward. And we present it to you without all the financial jargon. Ultimately our mission is to provide transparent, personalized financial guidance that empowers you to make informed decisions and achieve your financial goals.

General tax planning Retirement income strategy Charitable giving tax strategies Passive / index investing Early retirement planning Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Approaching retirement Christian Faith Based Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Jordon P

Series 66, Series 65

Columbia, MO

JJP Capital Management, Inc.

Jordon Pascucci is a financial advisor at JJP Capital Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Burgiss, Caissa, Oneill Logistics, and Rutgers University. JJP Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement accounts, and a small number of nonprofit and plan clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, working closely with clients to establish asset allocation and risk tolerances.

Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Joseph T

Series 65, Series 63

St. Matthews, SC

GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC

Joseph Toepke is a financial advisor with GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles with Waddell & Reed Inc. and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Education for Columbia Public Schools and is involved with the American Legion Post 202. GreenLeaf Financial Network provides investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and certain corporate clients. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and a range of strategies tailored to client objectives, operating through a decentralized network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives.

Stock option exercise strategy Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management
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Travis C

Series 66

Columbia, MO

LPL Financial

Travis Crum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at INVEST Financial Corporation for 11 years and has been affiliated with Central Bank for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Crum Farm & Stables, where he boards horses, raises honey bees, and sells honey. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jared G

Series 66

Columbia, MO

Macro Trend, LLC

Jared Gilpin is a financial advisor at Macro Trend, LLC in Columbia, MO, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Macro Trend since 2012. Macro Trend, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside third-party manager portfolios through Envestnet’s strategist network.

Wealth management
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Jeffrey P

Series 66

Dacula, GA

Merrill

Jeffrey Park is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and affiliated firms since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole owner and co-owner of family rental properties in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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Linda P

Series 63

Mt. Laurel, NJ

BC Advisors, LLC

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and with Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary investment recommendations grounded in fundamental analysis alongside technical and cyclical reviews, employing a variety of strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, options, and alternatives.

Active portfolio management
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