Seasoned financial advisors working with educators, teachers, and academics 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.
You might be navigating complex financial decisions tied to your career in education, such as managing pension options or planning for retirement on a teacher's salary. Without focused expertise, advisors can overlook the unique timing and benefits rules that affect educators, leading to costly mistakes.
- Pension and benefits insight. Confirm how they handle public school pensions and related benefits, which differ significantly from private sector plans.
- Retirement timing strategies. Ask how they plan around your specific retirement age and eligibility for educator-specific retirement programs.
- Education sector cash flow. Look for advisors who understand the seasonal and salary patterns common in teaching careers.
- Experience with academic clients. Seasoned advisors here have deep familiarity with the financial challenges educators face over decades, not just general advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Rory B
Series 63, Series 66
Cambridge, MN
EFS Advisors
Rory Bluhm brings 22 years of experience advising educators, teachers, and academics, with a strong understanding of their unique financial challenges including pension and benefits management. Based in Cambridge, MN, he offers a flat-fee structure for smaller accounts and independent advice through EFS Advisors, differentiating him with options and derivatives expertise alongside a client-centric portfolio management approach.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $107,729
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Carl G
CFP®
Ellisville, MO
Financial Planning Associates, Inc.
Carl Goodin's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the unique financial challenges faced by educators in Missouri, including retirement planning and pension considerations. His independent, flat-fee structure and focus on baby boomer clients differentiate him from others, while his academic background and teaching roles in financial planning add depth to his expertise tailored for educators and academics.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $511,712
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Kevin G
Series 66
Creve Coeur, MO
RFG Advisory, LLC
Kevin Grelle's 23 years of experience and focus on educators, teachers, and academics in Missouri equip him to navigate the unique financial challenges tied to education careers, including pension and retirement planning. Operating from Creve Coeur, MO, he offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through RFG Advisory, LLC, blending active and passive strategies with alternative investments, which may appeal to clients seeking a seasoned, independent advisor with diverse expertise.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $295,694
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Carl T
Series 63, Series 66
Hazelwood, MO
Lincoln Investment
Carl Thoenen's 31 years of experience and focus on educators, teachers, and academics in Missouri equip him to navigate the unique pension and retirement challenges faced by education professionals. Affiliated with Lincoln Investment, a large firm managing nearly $19 billion in assets, he offers flexible fee structures including flat and hourly fees, and integrates ESG and wealth management strategies, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $157,266
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Mark F
Series 63, Series 66
O Fallon, MO
Edward Jones
Mark Felton's 25 years of experience and focus on educators, teachers, and academics in Missouri equip him to address the unique financial challenges tied to education careers, including pension and retirement planning. As a seasoned advisor at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm with extensive resources and a broad client base, he offers comprehensive estate and retirement planning alongside charitable giving and college savings expertise, differentiating him from smaller or less specialized advisors.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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