Top financial advisors working with public service employees 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 work in public service in Missouri, your retirement and benefits often come with unique rules and options that can affect your long-term financial health. A common mistake is treating your public service benefits like a standard retirement plan, which can lead to missed opportunities or unexpected tax consequences.

  • Benefit integration expertise. Confirm how the advisor coordinates your public pension with Social Security and other retirement income sources.
  • Plan eligibility nuances. Ask how they handle service credit, vesting periods, and early retirement options specific to Missouri public employees.
  • Tax impact awareness. Public service pensions can have distinct tax treatments; check how the advisor plans for these in your overall tax strategy.
  • Flat-fee structure. Many advisors here charge a flat fee, which can provide clearer cost expectations for ongoing public service financial planning.

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Deborah E

Series 63, Series 66

Cape Girardeau, MO

Edward Jones

Deborah Etherton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Girardeau, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nathaniel K

CFP®, Series 66

Frontenac, MO

STIFEL

Nathaniel Kane is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Stifel and its affiliates, as well as positions at the University of Missouri and State Farm. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach employs proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

General retirement planning Income planning

Anthony L

Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Fidelity

Anthony Lyons is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He works closely with clients to navigate financial complexities and support wealth growth over their lifetime. Anthony has held several roles in the financial advisory field, including Financial Advisor positions at PNCI and Edward Jones in 2021 and 2020, respectively. Prior to that, he served as a Private Wealth Advisor at Regions Bank from 2017 to 2020 and was Vice President - Planning & Development Manager at Arvest Wealth Management from 2016 to 2017. Outside of his professional career, Anthony has an interest in baseball, cars, family activities, football, and social events with friends.

Wealth management Financial Professional
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Grant T

Series 66

Clayton, MO

Charles Schwab

Grant Trower is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2019, and previously at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm’s investment approach combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Grant W

Series 65

Ozark, MO

Convergence Financial

Grant Walker is a financial advisor at Convergence Financial in Ozark, MO. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Convergence Financial since 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked in various positions in the healthcare industry and related fields from 2015 to 2024. Convergence Financial provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis approach to construct customized portfolios and offers fiduciary retirement plan services, third-party asset management access, and cryptocurrency custody recommendations.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Equity compensation tax strategy Planning for children with special needs College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Amanda F

Series 66

Lexington, NC

Edward Jones

Amanda Fleming is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was involved with several businesses including Max Travels, LLC, a travel agency she founded and where she designed vacations for clients, primarily family. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment programs and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Public Service Employee
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Scott C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Echelon Private Wealth LLC

Scott Cadieux is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Strategic Advisers LLC, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors before founding Echelon Private Wealth LLC, where he has been since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a vending machine business and works as an independent insurance agent. Echelon Private Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and goal-based financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, offering customized investment strategies including options programs managed on a discretionary basis.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Military & Veterans Government Employee Values-based investing
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Jason G

Series 63, Series 65

Monterey, CA

Modern Wealth Management, LLC

Jason Gordo is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several real estate holding companies based in Monterey, California. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management approach supported by an Investment Committee and offers a range of services such as discretionary investment management, tax and estate planning, and ERISA plan support.

Private / alternative investments Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Public Service Employee Founder/Business Owner Military & Veterans Values-based investing Mid-Career Professionals
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Dawn H

Series 63, Series 65

Alameda, CA

Bcn Financial, Inc.

Dawn Hale is a financial advisor with BCN Financial, Inc. in Alameda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at LPL Financial, Crown Capital Securities, and Quest Securities. BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and members of public safety associations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on mutual funds and ETFs with a mix of fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis combined with market timing, serving a client base distinct from typical high-net-worth individuals.

Active portfolio management Public Service Employee

Timothy W

Series 66

Swansea, IL

Merrill

Timothy Warner is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2003, with experience in both the banking and insurance industries. Since joining Merrill in 2013, he has worked with individuals, families, and businesses to provide a range of wealth management programs and strategies. His role involves acting as a primary point of contact for clients as their financial needs evolve. Tim holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor. He attended Rend Lake College and the University of Illinois without obtaining a degree from those institutions, and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Mid-Continent University. He resides in Mascoutah, Illinois, with his wife and their three daughters. In addition to his professional work, Timothy is involved in community organizations including the Ainad Shriners and First Baptist Church in O'Fallon, Illinois. He is also a member of the Lookingglass Corvette Club. His approach emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies tailored to the long-term goals of his clients.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy ESG / Sustainable investing Military & Veterans Public Service Employee Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals Parents

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