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Kansas is a charming state, known for its beautiful parks, thriving small businesses, and friendly community. This state offers a range of opportunities for its 2.9 million residents, including employment options and access to affordable housing. Even though the cost of living in Kansas is 12% lower than the national average, the state's rising costs of healthcare and education make it important for residents to prioritize their financial future. This is where using the services of a financial advisor can be beneficial. Kansas residents can utilize WiserAdvisor's directory of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms below to compare ranked financial advisors in and around their area. Each fiduciary advisor provides various financial services including financial planning, investment management, wealth management, retirement planning, estate planning, and more.

Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Kansas

Last Updated - November 23, 2023

Kansas has 10 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 678 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in Kansas have an average of 24 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Kansas mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Kansas.

List of Qualified Financial Advisors in Kansas

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Bryan Hays
NVISION WEALTH
8700 Indian Creek Parkway,
Suite 100,
Overland Park, KS 66210
15 Years Not Specified $100,000 Fee-Based
David Jackson
CFP®, CMFC®
MODERN HORIZONS WEALTH ADVISORS
1900 w 47th pl,
Suite 320,
Shawnee Mission, KS 66205
27 Years Not Specified $100,000 Fee-Based
James Claiborne
CLU®, CFS, ChFC®
FINANCIAL PARTNERS GROUP
10925 Antioch Road,
Suite 100,
Overland Park, KS 66210
28 Years $115,000,000 Not Specified Fee-Based
Richard Stumpf
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist(CEBS), CEBS®, CFP®, NSSA®, AEP®, CPFA, AIF®
FINANCIAL BENEFITS, INC
3500 North Rock Road,
Bulding 300 A,
Wichita, KS 67226
33 Years $100,000,000 $100,000 Fee-Based
Timothy Walla
CFP®, CFEd®
WALLA STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
8102 West 131st Court, Suite 1000,
Overland Park, KS 66213
23 Years $145,000,000 $50,000 Fee-Based
Alex Petrovic
CFP®
PETROVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES
4200 Somerset Dr,
Suite 217,
Prairie Village, KS 66208
20 Years $162,000,000 $250,000 Fee-Only
Joe Harrish
PRIME CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS
6201 College Boulevard,
Suite 150,
Overland Park, KS 66211
16 Years Not Specified $500,000 Fee-Only
Steven Cox
CFA®
PROVIDENCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
6900 College Blvd. Suite 440,
Overland Park, KS 66211
35 Years $78,000,000 $100,000 Fee-Only
Allworth Financial
ALLWORTH FINANCIAL
3705 Clinton Parkway,
Lawrence, KS 66047
Not Disclosed $10,000,000,000 Not Specified Fee-Based
Creative Planning
CREATIVE PLANNING
5454 W 110th Street,
Overland Park, KS 66211
Not Disclosed $0 Not Specified Fee-Based

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Qualifications CRD# 5246035
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 7, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Based on Assets


Office Location 8700 Indian Creek Parkway,
Suite 100,
Overland Park,
KS
66210
Phone Number 913-956-4910

My goal is that every client leaves my office with renewed financial confidence. Through meaningful conversation, I work with clients to prioritize long-term objectives and to maximize the efficiency of their investment portfolios. My focus is to develop a plan for the rest of their working years and through retirement. This plan includes investment management, retirement income planning, social security maximization, tax analysis, and insurance planning. The market is never guaranteed and every generation has different priorities. As money passes from one generation to the next, investments should be reviewed to ensure they are appropriate to address the needs of the current owner.

About nVision Wealth

nVision Wealth

nVision Wealth works with one goal in mind: give clients financial confidence by providing clarity and actionable steps toward financial independence. Confidence comes from knowing that you are taking the correct steps toward your goals and protecting your family from unknown pitfalls that could arise. We provide a holistic approach that includes financial planning, investment management, insurance planning, and estate planning. With our structure as an independent firm, we have access to numerous tools to assist in creating and implementing a financial analysis that fits your goals.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 2631227
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 63

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 1900 w 47th pl,
Suite 320,
Shawnee Mission,
KS
66205
Phone Number 816-548-4155

David is a Certified Financial Planner and financial advisor for Modern Horizons Wealth Advisors and has 27 years experience. He has a degree in Business Administration from Sioux Falls University. David has been featured in national and local media outlets seeking his financial expertise. He has been quoted in articles for Black Enterprise Magazine and Michelle Singletary's Color of Money Column and InvestmentNews, a financial trade publication. David is a regular guest on NPR's local affiliate, KCUR's Up To Date program representing The Financial Planning Association of Greater Kansas City. He has also been a regular guest on KCTV5's Better Kansas City. He is a frequent contributor to the Kansas City Call newspaper, providing financial tips in the column Financial Matters. David specializes in retirement planning and working with small business owners. He is an active member for the Financial Planning Association of Greater Kansas City and a member of the Urban Financial Services Coalition. David has been married to Doris for 29 years and they have 3 children. Their interests include international travel, golf, biking and reading. Highlights of their travels includes walking along the Great Wall of China and taking a photo safari in Kruger National Park in S. Africa.

About Modern Horizons Wealth Advisors

Modern Horizons Wealth Advisors

Modern Horizons helps you seek to grow your wealth while reaching your dreams. By combining decades of wealth management knowledge with our diverse staff, we use our shared experiences to provide guidance for your financial wellbeing. Discover how we can personalize strategies for you. Whether you're preparing for retirement or are in the early stages of building your wealth, we can provide assistance in four key service areas: Investments, Financial Planning, Insurance, and Employee Retirement Plans

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 2074636
Firm CRD# 288644
Series 6, 7, 24, 63

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 10925 Antioch Road,
Suite 100,
Overland Park,
KS
66210
Phone Number 913-948-9489

James is a native of Northeast Missouri and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from University of Central Missouri. James has earned three professional designations since entering the financial services profession in 1990, Certified Fund Specialist (CFS), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Charted Life Underwriter (CLU®). His certifications were awarded through the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. James specializes in Professional Money Management, Executive Benefits and Tax Qualified Plans for individuals, business owners, senior level executives and retirees and has personally designed over a thousand financial plans over the past 25 years. His services include fee based and non-fee based financial planning, portfolio evaluation and design, wealth management consulting and tax planning strategies. The American College provided financial planners and others in the financial services industry with in-depth knowledge of the skills needed to perform comprehensive financial planning for their clients. Designees also must meet specified experience requirements, maintain ethical standards, and agree to comply with both The American College's Code of Ethics and Procedures and applicable continuing education requirements.
He is an active member of the Financial Service Professional society (FSP) where he has served as President, board member on the Business Ethics Award Steering Committee and Chairman of the Board Election Committee. He also currently serves on the board of Directors and Investment Committee for the University of Central Missouri Foundation. He is a published author, has been selected to receive the FIVE STAR Wealth Manager" Reward** in 2012, 2013 and 2014. He was also recognized in the January issue of KCB Magazine and is on the 2006 list of "The 10 Most Dependable"" Wealth Managers of the Central Region as shown in the November 2006 addition of Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine.*

About Financial Partners Group

Financial Partners Group

Financial Partners Group is an Independent Comprehensive fee-based Wealth Management Firm located in Overland Park, KS, dial (913) 948-9489 for James Claiborne, Owner/Financial Advisor for a complementary portfolio review by our financial expert, James Claiborne CFS, ChFC. Whether you are seeking individual or corporate asset management, our Financial planning team has the experience and expertise to provide the objective advice needed to achieve your financial goals. Our investment advisory services include portfolio management, fee-based planning, estate, business, tax planning and investment management. Are you worrying that you will have all of the retirement income necessary to support you and your spouse in your final years? Our retirement planners will work closely with you to formulate a program of financial stability. Specializing in private wealth clients, we offer proven estate management strategies that can help obtain financial freedom for you and your family.

Advisory Services Provided:

Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses


Qualifications CRD# 1454350
Firm CRD# 39543
Series 7, 24, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 3500 North Rock Road,
Bulding 300 A,
Wichita,
KS
67226
Phone Number 316-315-0147

Richard is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP). Retirement income planning is his specialty, as is investment management for clients who are retired or nearing retirement. Richard is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. He is also a National Social Security Advisor certificate holder. He helps clients with all aspects of their financial life, from basic budgeting to complicated estate plans. He has been a national board member for both the Certified Financial Planner organization and the Financial Planning Association, the professional organization for financial planners. Richard leads a firm with 4 financial advisors. The firm also includes a Medicare specialist.

About Financial Benefits, Inc

Financial Benefits, Inc

Richard is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, practicing financial planning since 1986. Richard is also an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. The firm provides comprehensive personal and business financial planning for owners and executives of companies, and employee health and retirement benefits for employees. Our main focus is retirement planning for both individuals and companies. Our investment style is called Risk Managed Investing. We manage for risk first, and return second.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 4122373
Firm CRD# 317245
Series 7, 24, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 8102 West 131st Court, Suite 1000,
Overland Park,
KS
66213
Phone Number 913-543-3836

Tim is an independent Certified Financial Planner®, Certified Financial Educator®, and NFLPA Registered Player Financial Advisor with 23 years experience managing investment, retirement, tax, and estate plans for individual and family wealth. The focus of Tim's practice is on reducing risk and optimizing returns for retirees, engineers, executives, doctors, business owners and professional athletes. He is a graduate of Maranatha Academy (1995), Harlaxton College (1997) and Baker University (1999), and the College for Financial Planning (2005). Call 913-543-3836 or click to schedule a Free 15-Minute "Ask Anything" Phone Call with Tim.

About Walla Street Wealth Management, Inc.

Walla Street Wealth Management, Inc.

Walla Street Wealth Management, Inc. is an independent financial services firm providing professional advice in the areas of investment management, tax planning strategies, retirement planning, and estate planning. Our team has 50+ years experience in personal wealth planning and serves as a fiduciary by providing each of our clients with objective financial guidance, clearly communicating our recommendations, and proactively guiding our clients to achieve their financial goals. As an independent advisor you can be certain that the strategies, products and services we recommend to you are the most competitive in the industry. We take a comprehensive approach to your planning. It's vital that we both clearly understand the "why" behind your plan and "what" your wealth means to you. Through our comprehensive planning process, we will clearly discover "how" to help you achieve each of your financial goals and objectives.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 4934721
Firm CRD# 273039
Series 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 4200 Somerset Dr,
Suite 217,
Prairie Village,
KS
66208
Phone Number 913-385-5523

Alex Petrovic, III is the president and owner of Petrovic Financial Services, a fee only financial planning and investment management firm. He is a Certified Financial Planner professional with 20 years of experience and is a third-generation financial advisor. Within the past ten years he was chosen to be successor for two long-time advisors and formed his own firm. Alex was born in Kansas City, attended Rockhurst High School, and graduated magna cum laude from Truman State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a minor in economics. Alex is a member of the Kansas City chapter of the Financial Planning Association, the professional organization for Certified Financial Planners. He is also a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). He has been a Rotarian since 2007 and previously served on the Plaza Rotary Club Board. He also served in several volunteer roles for over a decade for his fraternity Beta Theta Pi. Alex is a devoted family man. Alex and his wife, Dasha, have a playful, happy 6 year-old named Benjamin and a toddler, Alex, IV..

About Petrovic Financial Services

Petrovic Financial Services

We're a full-service firm offering investment management and financial planning services. This includes retirement planning, tax strategies, and insurance and estate planning. We offer personalized service and customized investment and financial planning designed for your unique situation. Our clients include corporate executives, business owners, retirees, and people who are planning to retire well. Our clients also include multiple generations of several families. We differ from many advisers because we're a fee only fiduciary firm. Fee only means we do not accept commission compensation since we do not sell products such as insurance or annuities. As a fiduciary, we are always legally bound to put your interests first and disclose any conflicts of interest.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications CRD# 4734166
Firm CRD# 288712
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only


Office Location 6201 College Boulevard,
Suite 150,
Overland Park,
KS
66211
Phone Number 913-491-6226

Joe Harrish still adheres to the core values he first embraced in the Air Force at age 19 - Integrity, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do. From self-described "humble beginnings," Joe has spent his entire life building meaningful relationships in the military and civilian community. He spent 22 highly-decorated years in active-duty in the Air Force where he won numerous awards at every level. One of his biggest accomplishments was being named the Air Force's Company Grade Officer of the Year for his entire career field. During the final decade of his military career, he knew he had a higher calling. He entered the financial services industry while he was still on active-duty, and he has spent two decades helping others change their financial futures. Now part of the team at Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA), he is a fee-based financial advisor and fiduciary working with high net-worth individuals, upper management executives, medical professionals and business owners. Joe has a bachelor's degree in organizational management and holds a Series 65 registration. Want to learn more about Joe? Visit his website: https://pciaharrish.com/

About Prime Capital Investment Advisors

Prime Capital Investment Advisors

Prime Capital Investment Advisors is a people-first organization. We thrive on collaboration, community and culture. Like any true team, we know that we achieve great things by working together. Prime Capital Investment Advisors was founded with a goal to provide the range of products and services to meet the expanding needs of individual clients. That goal is made a reality with the hiring of financial experts who are passionate about applying their knowledge and expertise to help clients reach for their financial goals. Watch this video to get a peek into the value of working with a Prime Capital Investment Advisor. https://vimeo.com/689800831

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 2084626
Firm CRD# 124839
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 6900 College Blvd. Suite 440,
Overland Park,
KS
66211
Phone Number 913-323-0535

About Providence Financial Advisors, LLC

To help clients meet their financial goals through high quality, professional investment services. This can only be accomplished by working with the client to determine their risk profile and goals and then implementing an investment strategy within that framework. Providence Financial Advisors is a Registered Investment Advisor and only receives fees from clients. This allows us complete freedom in implementing the investment portfolio for our clients. Providence utilizes time tested investment disciplines to build portfolios and believes it is important to take a long term approach to investing.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management


Qualifications Firm CRD# 111167

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 3705 Clinton Parkway,
Lawrence,
KS
66047
Phone Number 888-242-6766

About Allworth Financial

Allworth Financial

Allworth Financial has been providing transparent, straightforward, and honest financial advice to individuals and families for more than 26 years. They are a fiduciary, fee-based firm that focuses on helping people achieve financial confidence. The advisors at Allworth are not salespeople, so their sole interest is providing the recommendations and advice people need to hear. During your free consultation, the advisor will listen to your goals, answer your questions, and lay out a series of next steps for success.

Advisory Services Provided:

Retirement Planning, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications Firm CRD# 105348

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 5454 W 110th Street,
Overland Park,
KS
66211
Phone Number 866-273-2848

About Creative Planning

Creative Planning

All the expertise. All the advice you need. All in-house. At Creative Planning, we offer full-service, comprehensive wealth management. Our in-house team of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioners, CPAs, attorneys, investment specialists and insurance professionals work together to integrate all aspects of your financial life into a comprehensive, actionable plan.

In-House Expertise for Every Piece of Your Financial Picture

Our approach to designing your investment portfolio is different. It starts with a financial planning-led approach with our team of in-house specialists. Your customized plan will be created by our wealth managers, accountants, insurance specialists, estate attorneys and other professionals all working together to give you the highest probability of achieving your goals. And as your life changes, we'll be here to meet your changing needs. What you can expect from Creative Planning - Fierce advocate looking out for your best interests - Wealth Managers who sit on the same side of the table to select the best investments for you - We don't sell or earn commissions on investment products - Planning-led approach that makes your money work as hard as it can for you, every day, year in and year out - A richer journey along the way to your goals a way to enjoy your wealth today

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Customer Reviews

Top Financial Advisor Firms in Kansas (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
KORNITZER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
5420 West 61st Place, Shawnee Mission, KS 66205-3084
39 4983 $7,320,180,191
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVISERS, LLC
2121 E. Crawford Place, Salina, KS 67401
7 331 $2,086,541,387
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
TWO WEST CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
10975 Benson Drive, Corporate Woods, Bldg. 12, Ste. 560, Overland Park, KS 66210
16 394 $2,079,972,987
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
COLUMBIA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
6700 Antioch, Suite 250, Merriam, KS 66204
14 58 $1,035,446,086
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
IMA WEALTH
430 E Douglas Ave, Suite 400, Wichita, KS 67202
22 371 $794,453,414
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
REDSTONE ADVISORS INC
8100 E 22nd St N, Bldg 800, Wichita, KS 67226-2308
8 146 $545,820,712
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
INTEGRATED WEALTH ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
4400 W. 109th Street, Suite 250, Overland Park, KS 66211
6 1744 $391,027,801
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
INTEGRITY ADVISORY, LLC
12721 Metcalf Ave Suite 202, Overland Park, KS 66213
6 954 $278,445,807
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
PINION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
1605 North Waterfront Parkway, Suite 200, Wichita, KS 67206
5 683 $262,579,968
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (SOLICITOR/REFERRAL FEES)
CORNERSTONE ADVISORS
6540 Sw 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615
4 1090 $225,729,500
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
THE ETF STORE, INC.
7300 West 110th Street, Suite 870, Overland Park, KS 66210
9 979 $201,954,721
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
INSIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES
7101 College Blvd., Suite 1501, Overland Park, KS 66210
6 1131 $174,150,697
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
FREESTATE ADVISORS LLC
4400 College Blvd, Suite 125, Overland Park, KS 66211
9 599 $147,156,735
A percentage of AUM
DANDA TROUVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
8201 Mission Road, Suite 200, Prairie Village, KS 66208
3 298 $135,720,144
A percentage of AUM, Other (FEES FOR TRUSTEE AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PORTFOLIO FAMILIES)
SANDERS BOOZE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
5440 W 110th St., Overland Park, KS 66211
2 0 $0
Fixed fees, Other (REFERRAL FEES)

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