Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
Brian Skrobonja is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), as well as an author, blogger, podcaster and speaker. He is the founder and president of a St. Louis, Mo.-based wealth management firm. His goal is to help his audience discover the root of their beliefs about money and challenge them to think differently to reach their goals. Brian is the author of three books, and his Common Sense podcast was named one of the Top 10 podcasts by Forbes. In 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, Brian was awarded Best Wealth Manager. In 2021, he received Best in Business and the Future 50 in 2018 from St. Louis Small Business.
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“Best Wealth Managers” and “Future 50 Company” are annual surveys conducted by Small Business Monthly. The winner is chosen by an online vote of the general public and no specific criteria is utilized to determine the winner. Some voters may not be clients of Brian Skrobonja and Skrobonja Financial Group. These awards are not representative of any one client’s experience and are not indicative of future performance.
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Latest articles by Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
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6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Ensure Your Money Will Last in Retirement
retirement planning Your retirement plan needs to take a holistic approach. Because there are so many decisions to make, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds. Follow these six signposts to find your way.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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The Financial Fiduciary Standard Explained
retirement planning To get the best financial advice, you want someone who has your best interests at heart, right? It sounds simple … but it isn’t.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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Living a Life of Purpose after Retirement: 3 Action Steps to Take
happy retirement When someone asks about what you do, the answer shouldn’t be, “I’m retired.” There is more to the second half of your life … a lot more.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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5 Mind-Altering Wealth Strategies for Successful Business Owners
entrepreneurship Your company is a tool for building wealth. Learn how to develop your mindset to catapult you to the next level of financial success just by changing how you think and behave.
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5 Danger Signs That You’re an ‘Immature’ Investor
investing To make the most of your investments, you need to think about them in the right way. Investing immaturity can hold you back from reaching the next level with your finances.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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How to Help Your Family Wealth Last for Generations
estate planning Creating generational wealth takes careful planning and thoughtful sharing of intentions, plus the right investment vehicle.
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What to Do with Cash in a Low Interest Rate Environment
life insurance Safe places to stash cash are earning next to nothing, so what can you do? Dividend-paying whole life insurance may be one option to consider.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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To Succeed at Investing, Do What Yale Does
investing Yale’s endowment has delivered consistent income with minimal stock risk. Here’s a look at how they did it and what it could mean for you and your portfolio.
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Why I'm Not a Fan of 401(k)s
investing Watch out: Saving money in 401(k)s, 403(b)s and 457 plans is like throwing that money in jail.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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How to Get Off the Hamster Wheel of Debt
credit & debt Yes, you can pay off your debt and start building wealth. It all starts with determining which debts are "bad" and which ones are "good."
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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Building Your Financial Plan Around Cash Flow
Making Your Money Last The process is a lot like putting a puzzle together.
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Are You Making One of the Top 3 Investing Mistakes?
investing These all-too-common mistakes are easily avoidable. If you've gotten tripped up, like so many other investors have, here's how to fix the problem before it's too late.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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