Get a financial plan that prioritizes your priorities.

We will guide you through each step so you'll feel confident that you can do the things you've always wanted to—without having to worry if you can. See how we'll get it done below:

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  • Look at where you are today

    Your plan will help you make the most of what you already have, no matter where you're starting from, and give you a snapshot of your financial big picture.

  • Identify where you want to go

    Whether it's shorter-term goals like managing your debt, or longer-term ones like saving for a new home, or retirement, your financial plan will show you how you're tracking, help you understand what's working, and point out any gaps you might have.

  • Put together range of options to get you there

    Looking across all your goals, you'll get personalized recommendations and strategies to grow your wealth while making sure everything's protected. And I'll help you determine the right moves to make today and later on. Your financial plan is based on your priorities. As those priorities change throughout your life, we'll shift the financial strategies in your plan, too-so your plan stays flexible, and you stay on track to consistently meet goal after goal.

Financial planning

Our financial planning conversations don't begin with your finances. Instead we start with you - your life, your family, your priorities, and goals. Once we have your big picture in focus, we'll tailor a plan from a range of financial options using multiple strategies designed specifically to help get you to where you want to be.

Reach your new level of financial confidence.

I approach financial planning differently. Not only can I help you grow your money, but also protect everything you've worked so hard for-so your finances can take you further.

Growth and protection together can take you further. Growing wealth. Protecting what matters.

I'll look at where you are now, and where you want to go, tailoring your plan from a range of financial options designed to reinforce each other to get you there. Giving you the confidence to live the way you want now, and down the road. Here's what I can help you with:

Protection strategies

Wealth accumulation

Managing tax advantages

Optimizing retirement

Leaving a legacy

Charitable planning

Retirement planning

We tailor your plan to fit you and your goals with a range of financial options. From insurance for protection to strategies for growing your money and providing more flexibility, we'll help you live the retirement you always wanted.

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Estate planning

We can help you coordinate with your other advisors like attorneys, accountants, and tax professionals to do things like set up trusts, minimize taxes, and administrative costs that can protect the legacy you leave behind.

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Education funding

With the cost of school continuing to rise, it's more important than ever to have a plan to pay for it. From strategies for saving and funding education to how whole life insurance can play a role, we can help you understand your options.

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Special needs planning

Caring for a loved one with special needs can present unique challenges. We can help you navigate complex considerations and assemble the right team including experts in law, social services, and more, to help you provide the highest possible quality of life for you and your loved ones.

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Business planning

No matter if your business is big or small, we'll work hard to help you grow. From protecting against risk and managing growth, to attracting and retaining top talent, we have a range of solutions designed for you and your employees.

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Regulatory Review

Matt Melton, CPA and his team encourage that any time you work with a financial professional you review their background. Please review the following links:

  • FINRA: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) mission is to protect investors and ensure the market's integrity, FINRA is a government-authorized not-for-profit organization that oversees U.S. broker-dealers. We work every day to ensure that everyone can participate in the market with confidence. FINRA is the largest independent regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. 
  • Missouri DIFP: The Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Regulation (DIFP) sit shows what insurance firms the advisor works with. 
  • Kansas Insurance Department: The major functions of the Department are to regulate and review companies for financial solvency and regulatory compliance, educate consumers, assist consumers, and license agents selling insurance products in the state. 

The Northwestern Mutual difference

No. 1

Best life insurance company for consumer experience, 2023. (NerdWallet)1

Top 5

We're one of the Top U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers.2

$8.2B

In dividends expected to be paid in 2025.3

A++

AAA, Aaa, and AA+ - we've earned the highest financial strength ratings awarded to life insurers from all four major rating agencies.4