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FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Accepting New Clients
Serving clients with $500,000
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About Ben

In 2021, my life was forever changed. My mother passed from early-onset Alzheimer's disease and my father passed shortly after. These two traumatic events shook up my world and made me re-evaluate everything I thought I knew. I contemplated the brevity of life, the purpose of work, why am I motivated to serve others, what my purpose on earth is and much more. After taking several months off work to grieve, reflect and handle my parents' affairs, I solidified my belief that tomorrow is not a guarantee, and that I should be thankful for the day I have in front...

Focus Areas

  • Information Technology Professionals
  • Corporate Executives
  • Physicians
  • Architects and Engineers
  • Retirement Savings Strategies
  • Estate & Legacy Strategies

Work History

  • Edward JonesAugust 2018 to Current

Certifications

  • CFP®

    CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • AAMS™

    Accredited Asset Management Specialist™

Education

  • Truman State UniversityBachelor of Science

Personal Interests

  • Spending Time with Family
  • Cooking
  • Podcasts
  • Reading
  • Real Estate

Team Members

  • Meghan Alpers
    Branch Office Administrator
  • Carolyn Appleton
    Branch Office Administrator

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Office Information

Hours

Office Hours
WeekdayAvailability
Mon 08:30AM - 05:00PM
Tue 08:30AM - 05:00PM
Wed 08:30AM - 05:00PM
Thu 08:30AM - 05:00PM
Fri 08:30AM - 03:00PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Additional Hours

  • Web Conferencing

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