Independent, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Kansas
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 your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental care or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands how to balance these goals with financial returns. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that don’t truly align with your priorities or miss opportunities for impact.
- Independent perspective. These advisors operate without ties to big firms, which can mean more flexibility in choosing sustainable investments that fit your values.
- ESG integration. Ask how they incorporate environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decisions beyond just labeling funds as "green."
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the real-world effects of your investments, not just financial performance.
- Fee transparency. Independent advisors often offer clear, straightforward fees; check how costs relate to the services and sustainable options they provide.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Andrew C
Series 66
Overland Park, KS
Creativeone Wealth, LLC
Andrew Congleton specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with 17 years of experience, offering an independent perspective from his firm CreativeOne Wealth, LLC in Overland Park, KS. His approach includes active portfolio management and options strategies, with flexible flat-fee and negotiable AUM fees, distinguishing him through a blend of proprietary ETF models and boutique managers tailored to individual and corporate clients.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $264,766
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Melissa G
Series 63, Series 66
Lenexa, KS
Creative Financial Designs, Inc.
Melissa Gunter specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with 11 years of experience, offering tailored portfolios that integrate environmental and social factors alongside options and derivatives strategies. Based in Lenexa, KS, she operates independently through Creative Financial Designs, which provides a range of investment approaches from passive to tactical, including Biblical Responsible Investing, and offers flexible fee structures such as AUM-based and hourly rates, distinguishing her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $275,989
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Dail B
Series 63, Series 65
Overland Park, KS
UMB Financial Services, Inc.
Dail Blake specializes in ESG and sustainable investing, making him well-suited for clients seeking to align their portfolios with environmental and social values in Kansas. With 28 years of experience and an independent approach through UMB Financial Services, he offers active portfolio management and wealth management services, charging a 1.45% AUM fee, which may differ from other advisors by combining institutional-level investment strategies with local expertise.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $2,390
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Christian B
CFP®, Series 65
Prairie Village, KS
Forum Financial Management, Lp
Christian Bradley specializes in ESG and sustainable investing, offering an independent perspective that allows for flexible, values-aligned portfolio construction in Kansas. With a CFP® certification and four years of experience, he provides flat-fee financial planning and wealth management through Forum Financial Management, LP, which uses model portfolios focused on institutional mutual funds and ETFs, distinguishing him from advisors tied to larger firms or traditional fee structures.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,263,821
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William S
Series 63, Series 66
Prairie Village, KS
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc.
William Stoddart's 42 years of experience and focus on ESG and sustainable investing make him well-equipped to help clients in Kansas align their portfolios with environmental and social values. Operating independently through M Holdings Securities, he offers flat-fee financial planning and negotiable program fees, serving executives and business owners with a seasoned approach that includes tax-loss harvesting and comprehensive investment management.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $693,844
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