CFP®-certified, active portfolio management financial advisors in Missouri
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 actively managed to respond to market changes, you need an advisor who understands how to balance risk and opportunity in real time. The biggest mistake is relying on a hands-off approach that misses chances to adjust your portfolio for better growth or protection. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which supports their active management skills.
- Market responsiveness. Ask how they decide when to buy or sell assets based on market trends, not just sticking to a fixed plan.
- Risk management approach. Confirm how they adjust your portfolio to protect against downturns while seeking growth.
- Fee structure clarity. Understand how their fees relate to the level of active management you receive.
- Experience with your goals. Check if they have worked with clients whose financial objectives and timelines match yours.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
James Cornfeld is a CFP®-certified advisor in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in active portfolio management with 20 years of experience. He works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a blend of active and passive strategies emphasizing tax and fee sensitivity. His flat-fee structure and expertise in private investments and business exit strategies distinguish him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Stephen S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Lee's Summit, MO
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Stephen Stricklin is a CFP®-certified advisor in Missouri with 18 years of experience, specializing in active portfolio management and factor investing. He works at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm that blends passive and active strategies supported by an internal Investment Committee. His fee structure includes a 1.5% AUM fee and flat fees for planning, offering flexibility compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Christopher B
CFP®, Series 66
Springfield, MO
Pinnacle Family Advisors, LLC
Christopher Beste's CFP® certification and 13 years of experience equip him to actively manage portfolios in Missouri, using model portfolios and proprietary risk-management signals to balance growth and protection. Operating from Pinnacle Family Advisors, he offers flat-fee structures and serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and business entities, distinguishing him with a broad expertise in retirement plans and a flexible approach to discretionary management.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $325,098
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James W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
St. Louis, MO
Nwf Advisory Services Inc
James Wood IV is well-suited for clients seeking active portfolio management in Missouri, combining 25 years of experience with CFP® certification and expertise in wealth management. Operating independently with flat-fee structures, he offers transparent pricing for financial plans and retirement consulting. His role at OSAIC, an SEC-registered adviser serving diverse clients, adds depth to his approach, distinguishing him from others by blending seasoned insight with broad institutional support.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $562,071
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Joseph D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Saint Louis, MO
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Joseph Delia's CFP® certification and seven years of experience equip him to actively manage portfolios in Missouri, balancing risk and opportunity with Schwab Wealth Advisory's proprietary research and asset-allocation models. Unlike smaller firms, his affiliation with a large firm offers integrated wealth-management services and non-discretionary advice, catering to clients enrolled in Schwab's managed account programs, which may suit those seeking structured, research-driven active management.
Experience: 7 years
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