Top general estate planning guidance 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.

When you're organizing your assets and deciding who inherits what, you need guidance that goes beyond just drafting a will. Without clear planning, your estate might face unnecessary taxes or legal hurdles that can delay or reduce what your heirs receive.

  • Comprehensive asset review. Look for advisors who consider all your property types, including digital assets and life insurance, to avoid surprises later.
  • Tax implications insight. Confirm they understand how estate taxes and probate fees could affect your heirs in Missouri.
  • Succession planning. Ask how they help structure your estate to smoothly transfer business interests or family heirlooms.
  • Regular updates. Estate plans should evolve with your life changes; check how often they recommend revisiting your plan.

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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 65, Series 66

Columbia, MO

JJP Capital Management, Inc.

Jordon Pascucci is a financial advisor at JJP Capital Management, Inc. with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles 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 limited 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 while conducting ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Joseph T

Series 63, Series 65

St. Matthews, SC

GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC

Joseph Toepke is a financial advisor with GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His background includes work with Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers. Outside of his financial career, he serves on the Board of Education for Columbia Public Schools and is active with 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 uses multiple methods of analysis and a range of strategies tailored to client goals, 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 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 11 years with INVEST Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Crum owns Crum Farm & Stables, where he boards horses, raises honey bees, and sells honey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Kayla S

Series 63, Series 65

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. In addition to her advisory role, Santos is an independent insurance agent, offering life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced

Gordon B

Series 66

Luling, LA

Edward Jones

Gordon Brown III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Oil & Gas Engineering Professional
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William S

Series 63, Series 65

College Station, TX

Smith & Wyatt

William Soltow is a financial advisor at Smith & Wyatt with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CoreCap Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the founder of Frontier Wealth Management and serves as an independent insurance agent with Goosehead Insurance. Smith & Wyatt serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing approximately $207 million across 724 clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, estate-planning consulting, and specialized educational programs, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs as primary investment vehicles.

Government Employee
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies

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