Seasoned, private / alternative investments 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're considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds to potentially boost returns or reduce risk. A common mistake is underestimating the complexity and illiquidity (difficulty selling quickly) of these investments, which can affect your cash flow and long-term plans. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these challenges, helping you balance opportunity with caution.
- Illiquidity management. Ask how they plan for the longer time horizons and limited access to your money that come with private investments.
- Due diligence process. Confirm how they evaluate the quality and risks of alternative assets before recommending them.
- Portfolio integration. Look for advisors who explain how private investments fit with your overall financial goals and risk tolerance.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Peter D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Chesterfield, MO
Arax Advisory Partners
Peter Donovan's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to guide clients through the complexities of private and alternative investments, emphasizing due diligence and illiquidity management. Based in Chesterfield, MO, he operates at Arax Advisory Partners, which serves affluent and institutional clients with diversified portfolios and a flat-fee structure, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with transparent fee options and a focus on conflict disclosure.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,602,916
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Kelly H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Kelly Hokanson brings 24 years of experience specializing in private and alternative investments, making her well-equipped to manage the complexities and illiquidity associated with these assets in Missouri. She offers a flat-fee structure through Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm known for integrating active and passive strategies with a tax- and fee-sensitive approach, serving high-net-worth and established professional clients.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Christopher F
Series 63, Series 66
St. Charles, MO
FYRA Capital Management
Christopher Ferrara's 28 years of experience and expertise in private and alternative investments make him well-equipped to manage the complexities and illiquidity associated with these assets in Missouri. Operating through FYRA Capital Management, he offers a negotiable fee structure with flat fees for financial planning and retirement advisory, serving high-net-worth individuals and trusts, and employs a diversified investment approach including equities, ETFs, and mutual funds supported by thorough analysis.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $587,339
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Kelly V
Series 63, Series 65
Lee's Summit, MO
Edelman Financial Engines
Kelly Van Deusen's 23 years of experience and expertise in private and alternative investments make her well-equipped to manage the complexities and illiquidity associated with these assets. Operating from a large firm, Edelman Financial Engines, she offers flat-fee financial plans and integrates technology-enabled advisory services, which may appeal to clients seeking a blend of seasoned guidance and modern portfolio management in Missouri.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $375,508
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Neal F
ChFC®, Series 63
Brentwood, MO
Hightower Advisors
Neal Furlong's 37 years of experience and focus on private and alternative investments equip him to manage the complexities and illiquidity associated with these assets in Missouri. Operating within Hightower Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning, integrating private investments with broader wealth management and business exit strategies, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $2,848,795
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