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Financial Advisors in Festus, MO: 2026 rankings

60 financial advisors ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Festus: FEFA Financial, RFA Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews.

  2. 21

    Most-reviewed: Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM), 94 Google reviews at 2.3★, the most of 60 ranked after FEFA Financial; ranked #21.

Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

60 Festus financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 60 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Festus at a glance

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 financial advisors in Festus at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1FEFA Financial725.0★ (154)Ballwin, 24 mi away—Top score
2Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Stephen M Huelster, CRPC™694.9★ (31)Oakville, 10 mi awayEvenings—
3West Community Credit Union - Kirkwood694.8★ (83)Kirkwood, 25 mi awaySat—
4Bridgewater Advisory Group685.0★ (11)Festus——
5Vantage Credit Union - Festus683.7★ (32)FestusSat—
6Dan Carver III - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC685.0★ (50)Webster Groves, 24 mi away——
7Vantage Credit Union - Eureka675.0★ (40)Eureka, 24 mi awaySat—
8Barwick Advisory Group665.0★ (30)St. Louis, 23 mi awaySat—
9UMB Bank (with drive-thru services)663.9★ (46)Arnold, 15 mi awaySat—
10Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jesse R Mosley, CRPC™655.0★ (10)Oakville, 10 mi away——

All 60 financial advisors in Festus, in rank order

Ordered by RFA Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; registration and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Festus

    #1 FEFA Financial

    Based in Ballwin, 24 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    530 Vance Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088
    View profile for FEFA Financial(314) 947-3332

  2. #2 Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Stephen M Huelster, CRPC™

    Based in Oakville, 10 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1119 Imperial Main, Imperial, MO 63052
    View profile for Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Stephen M Huelster, CRPC™(636) 464-2097

  8. #8 Barwick Advisory Group

    Based in St. Louis, 23 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10825 Watson Rd Ste 100, St. Louis, MO 63127
    View profile for Barwick Advisory Group(636) 464-6408

  13. #13 Ameritime, Inc

    Based in Festus

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    340 S Truman Blvd, Crystal City, MO 63019
    View profile for Ameritime, Inc(314) 432-9540

  16. #16 Rockwood Financial

    Based in Eureka, 23 mi away

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    S Central Ave, Eureka, MO 63025
    View profile for Rockwood Financial(636) 587-0026

  17. #17 Brian Skrobonja

    Based in Arnold, 16 mi away

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16A Municipal Dr, Arnold, MO 63010
    View profile for Brian Skrobonja(636) 296-5225

  19. #19 Associated Bank

    Based in Columbia, 19 mi away

    63/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    238 N Main St, Columbia, IL 62236
    View profile for Associated Bank(618) 281-4240

  24. #24 Busey Bank

    Based in St. Louis, 23 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4226 Bayless Ave, St. Louis, MO 63123
    View profile for Busey Bank(314) 638-2000

  25. #25 Midland States Bank

    Based in Columbia, 19 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    200 Quarry Rd, Columbia, IL 62236
    View profile for Midland States Bank(618) 281-9272

Financial advisors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RFA Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 60 ranked financial advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.

financial advisors in Festus, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Stonebridge Financial Group625.0★ (10)23 mi
27Western & Southern Life613.6★ (19)23 mi
28Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Alicia R Oglesby614.3★ (6)19 mi
29Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Marina Stang, CFP®|CRPC™614.0★ (3)13 mi
30Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Matt Bucher, CFP®615.0★ (7)24 mi
31Brian Bise - COUNTRY Financial Representative615.0★ (3)16 mi
32Ryan Stookey - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC615.0★ (7)24 mi
33Schaefer Wealth Management, Inc.615.0★ (3)16 mi
34Hovis & Associates605.0★ (6)23 mi
35Lawless Capital Group LLC605.0★ (6)23 mi
36Raymond James - The Baslers605.0★ (3)17 mi
37Derek Stephens - Northwestern Mutual605.0★ (5)23 mi
38TRS Financial603.4★ (5)19 mi
39Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jacob Laaker, CFP®595.0★ (5)25 mi
40Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Kaleb S King595.0★ (3)20 mi
41Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tim Weber, CFP®|AAMS®|CKA®595.0★ (3)20 mi
42Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Missy Schaffer595.0★ (4)23 mi
43Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Ed Holt, CFP®|AAMS®595.0★ (3)20 mi
44Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Rick Ernst, AAMS®593.3★ (3)18 mi
45Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Scott P Zarinelli, AAMS®593.7★ (6)23 mi
46Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Kelsey L Jung, ChFC®|AAMS®595.0★ (3)21 mi
47Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Christopher Neupert, CRPC™|SE-AWMA®|CRPS™595.0★ (3)21 mi
48Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tom B Domian, AAMS®595.0★ (3)21 mi
49e3 ConsultantsGROUP595.0★ (4)24 mi
50MSMF Wealth Management595.0★ (3)23 mi

Also serving Festus

20 more financial advisors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked financial advisors serving Festus
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Decision Wealth5.0★ (1)In Festus
Easy~Picken's ~StoreIn Festus
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Cheyenne N Parrish, CFP®In Festus
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Christine C Hill, AAMS®3.0★ (1)In Festus
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Collin T Moore, AAMS®5.0★ (2)16 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dean C Hunt, AAMS®In Festus
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Janna B AlfordIn Festus
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jared P Nuxoll5.0★ (2)19 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jennifer Hunt5.0★ (2)In Festus
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jeramy M DyleIn Festus
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: John D ScalzittiIn Festus
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Joseph G Scalzitti5.0★ (2)20 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Paul Neeman5.0★ (2)17 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Scott M Seek, AAMS®5.0★ (2)In Festus
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Staci L Templeton, CFP®|ChFC®5.0★ (2)In Festus
Hovis & Associates5.0★ (2)In Festus
Stifel5.0★ (2)In Festus
Triada Advisors5.0★ (2)19 mi
U.S. Bank – Wealth Management Banker: Julia CasbyIn Festus
Waites Financial ServicesIn Festus

How we ranked Festus financial advisors

We scored 60 Festus financial advisors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A firm is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RFA Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Festus data
Reputation30%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it (client experience, not investment results)Measured
Registration20%Active SEC, state or Canadian securities registration matched in public records (not yet measured)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Specialty focus15%How clearly the firm offers this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Ranked Financial Advisors profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to Ranked Financial Advisors from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a financial advisor

  1. Confirm the financial advisor and the firm are registered: Investor.gov and FINRA BrokerCheck in the US, the CSA National Registration Search in Canada. Read any disclosure events.
  2. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary on your account at all times, and get the answer in writing.
  3. Ask how they are paid: a percentage of assets, flat or hourly fees, a retainer, commissions, or a mix. Each creates different conflicts of interest.
  4. Read the firm’s Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A brochure (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history) before you sign.
  5. Check designations with the body that grants them, such as the CFP Board for CFP® professionals.
  6. Ask about account minimums and who holds your money: your assets should sit with an independent custodian in your name.
  7. Compare at least two or three firms, and be wary of anyone who promises returns or pushes you to decide quickly.

Questions to ask a financial advisor

  • Are you a fiduciary for all of the advice you give me, and will you put that in writing?
  • How are you paid, in total dollars per year for an account like mine? Do you earn commissions or other payments from product providers?
  • Which registrations and designations do you hold, and where can I verify them?
  • Who will hold my assets, and how will I see statements directly from that custodian?
  • What services are included in your fee, and what would cost extra with you as my financial advisor?
  • Do you have a minimum account size or minimum fee?
  • Have you or your firm had any complaints or disciplinary actions? Where would I see them?
  • How often will we meet, and who will I work with day to day?
  • What happens to my plan or accounts if you retire or leave the firm?

Terms explained

Fiduciary
Someone legally required to act in a client’s interest. In the US, registered investment advisers owe their clients a fiduciary duty of care and loyalty under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Registered investment adviser (RIA)
A firm registered with the SEC or a state securities regulator to give investment advice for pay. Most firms managing $100 million or more register with the SEC; smaller firms usually register with their state.
Investment adviser representative (IAR)
A person who gives advice on behalf of a registered investment adviser, usually registered with the states where they work.
Broker-dealer
A firm that buys and sells securities for customers. US broker-dealers are members of FINRA; their registered representatives typically earn commissions.
Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)
The SEC rule, in force since June 30, 2020, requiring broker-dealers to act in a retail customer’s best interest when recommending a security or account type.
Form ADV
The registration form every investment adviser files. Part 1 holds facts about the firm; Part 2A, the brochure, describes services, fees, conflicts of interest and disciplinary history in plain English.
Form CRS
A short relationship summary that advisers and broker-dealers give retail investors, covering services, fees, conflicts, standard of conduct and disciplinary history.
CRD number
The Central Registration Depository number FINRA and the SEC assign to each firm and registered person; use it to look them up on Investor.gov or BrokerCheck.
Assets under management (AUM) fee
A yearly fee set as a percentage of the money an advisor manages for you. Advisor surveys have put the median around 1% on accounts up to $1 million, lower on larger accounts.
Fee-only
An advisor paid only by clients, with no commissions or other payments from product providers.
Fee-based
An advisor who charges client fees and may also earn commissions on some products. It is not the same as fee-only.
CFP® professional
A person certified by the CFP Board after meeting education, exam, experience and ethics requirements. The CFP Board requires them to act as a fiduciary when giving financial advice.

Financial advisors in Festus: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Festus?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Festus, MO is FEFA Financial with an RFA Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews. Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Stephen M Huelster, CRPC™ (#2) and West Community Credit Union - Kirkwood (#3) follow. We ranked 60 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Festus?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 60 financial advisors serving Festus, MO. 7 of them are based in Festus; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which financial advisors in Festus work on weekends?

12 of 60 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are West Community Credit Union - Kirkwood (#3), Vantage Credit Union - Festus (#5) and Vantage Credit Union - Eureka (#7). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Festus financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 60 rated financial advisors in Festus is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. FEFA Financial has the most, 154 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedFinancialAdvisors rank financial advisors?

Each financial advisor gets a 0–100 RFA Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (30%), specialty focus (15%), review volume (10%) and claimed profile (10%). A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only firms with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do financial advisors outside Festus count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Festus city center, our service radius for financial advisors. Each listing shows where the firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the RFA Score, so a nearby firm gets a small edge.

Can financial advisors pay to rank higher on RankedFinancialAdvisors?

No. The RFA Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a financial advisor do?

Financial advisors help clients plan and manage their money, from budgeting and saving to investing, retirement and estate questions. In the US they work as registered investment adviser representatives, as broker-dealer representatives, or both.

How are financial advisors in Festus ranked?

By RFA Score: public signals such as the Google rating and review count, how clearly the firm offers financial advice and how close it is. Paid placements never change the order, and the score does not measure investment performance.

How do I check a financial advisor’s registration and record?

Search the person and the firm on Investor.gov (the SEC’s adviser search) and on FINRA BrokerCheck. A firm’s Form ADV and any disciplinary history are public there.

Is every financial advisor in Festus a fiduciary?

Not necessarily. Investment adviser representatives owe a fiduciary duty on advisory accounts; broker-dealer representatives follow Regulation Best Interest when they recommend a security. Ask which applies to your account and read the firm’s Form CRS.

How much do financial advisors charge?

Fees depend on the firm and the service: a percentage of assets managed each year, a flat or hourly planning fee, a retainer, or commissions. Ask for the fee schedule in writing and read the firm’s Form ADV Part 2A brochure or, in Canada, its relationship disclosure.

Update log for Festus

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 60 financial advisors serving Festus.

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