Large-firm financial advisors working with military members and veterans 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.
You might be transitioning from active duty to civilian life or managing military benefits and pensions. Without an advisor familiar with military-specific rules, you risk missing out on key benefits or making costly mistakes in your financial planning. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive resources and specialized teams to support complex military financial needs.
- Military benefits expertise. Confirm how they navigate VA benefits, pensions, and survivor benefits to optimize your financial picture.
- Transition planning. Ask how they help coordinate your move from military to civilian income streams and benefits.
- Tax considerations. Military pay and benefits have unique tax rules; ensure they understand these nuances.
- Long-term care and survivor planning. Discuss how they incorporate military-related healthcare and survivor benefits into your retirement strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Leslie G
Series 66
Junction City, KS
Edward Jones
Leslie Goodwin's focus on military and veterans, combined with her role at Edward Jones, equips her to address the unique financial challenges faced by those transitioning from active duty in Kansas. With expertise in retirement income strategy, wealth management, and business ownership considerations, she offers a broad perspective supported by a large firm's extensive resources and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower specialties or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Michael S
Series 66
Topeka, KS
Raymond James Financial
Michael Starr's experience with military and veterans, combined with his focus on retirement income strategy and business ownership considerations, equips him to address the unique financial needs of those transitioning from military service in Kansas. Operating within Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering extensive planning and consulting resources, he provides flat-fee and hourly fee structures, distinguishing him from advisors with different billing models or smaller firm affiliations.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Darin S
Series 66
Leawood, KS
Merrill
Darin Shank's extensive experience with Merrill Lynch, a large firm, equips him to address the complex financial needs of military personnel and veterans in Kansas, including navigating military benefits and retirement income strategies. His background includes eight years in the U.S. Air Force and 20 years in financial services, complemented by multiple designations and a focus on tax minimization and family wealth management, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $860,085
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