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About UsWho We Are

We Believe Everyone Deserves Comprehensive Financial Planning

Since 2009, Strategic Financial has served clients throughout Missouri, nationwide, and internationally with comprehensive wealth management services. We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality financial planning, so we welcome all account sizes. We choose our clients based on who they are as people and build relationships that last.

Whether you’re just starting out with your first investment or managing a complex estate, you’ll receive personalized attention and creative strategies tailored to your unique circumstances.

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What We Offer

Financial Planning

Gain clarity on cash flow and debt, aim to maximize retirement savings, fund education goals, and reduce taxes through comprehensive planning tailored to your life.

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Investment & Wealth Management

Build and safeguard your wealth with diversified portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and ongoing management using institutional-quality investments.

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Lifestyle & Legacy Planning

Protect your family's future, navigate Medicare, plan your estate, and create a charitable giving strategy that reflects your values.

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Business Financial Solutions

Group retirement plans, cash balance plans, succession planning, executive benefits that attract talent, and much more.

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Our Approach

Independence Designed to Work in Your Favor

As Independent Investment Advisor Representatives, we’ve built a streamlined structure that benefits you directly. We maintain partnerships with leading firms like SEI Private Trust Company, Morningstar, Goldman Sachs, and Charles Schwab, and aim to keep our costs competitive with larger corporate firms. The result? More of your money working for your future.

Whether you’re just starting out with your first investment or managing a complex estate, you’ll receive personalized attention and creative strategies tailored to your unique circumstances.”

We're advisors that educate

We provide guidance, and help you understand it. Some clients want to dig into every detail. Others prefer to trust us and focus on the big picture. Either way, we’re dedicated to doing what’s best for you.

We include both partners in every conversation

We believe every relationship is a partnership, and your financial plan should reflect that. Both spouses bring valuable perspectives to financial decisions, and both deserve to understand the full picture. When we plan together, everyone gains confidence and clarity.

We're here for more than just investments

When major decisions arise, like buying a home, switching CPAs, or structuring a new business, we're here to guide you through situations you might not think to bring to a financial planner.

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Who We Help

Your Values Matter More Than Your Balance

Our clients care about their families, their communities, and building financial security that lasts. They value education, independence, and meaningful relationships. If that sounds like you, we’d be honored to partner with you on your financial journey.

Maybe you’re looking to:

  • Grow your wealth strategically
  • Preserve what you’ve already built
  • Solve cash flow challenges
  • Create a legacy for your children or community
  • Navigate charitable giving
  • Maximize efficiency and minimize what erodes wealth (taxes, fees, inflation)

Wherever you are financially, we’ll meet you there. No judgment, no pressure.

How We Work Together

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Our TeamProfessionals Focused On You

Meet Our Team

Justin Bates

Founding Partner and Financial Advisor

Stacy Davis

Founding Partner and Financial Advisor

Aaron Sloan, MBA, ChFC®

Founding Partner and Financial Advisor

Gage Smart

Financial Advisor

Craig Wright, CFP®, ChFC®, MBA

Founding Partner and Financial Advisor

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Schedule a free 30-minute consultation. No pressure, no obligation, just an opportunity to ask questions and see if we’re the right fit for your financial goals.

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