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Jayson M. Thornton, CFP®

Financial Advisor

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About "J.T."

Jayson M. Thornton, CFP® is an award winning Financial Advisor, specializing in Tax & Wealth Planning. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®  professional and Enrolled Agent (EA).

Jayson earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Missouri Valley College (Cum Laude, Honors Graduate) and his  Certificate in Financial Planning from Howard University School of Business.

Jayson takes great pride in representing clients before the government to resolve tax issues and developing retirement plans.  He has been recognized by the US Department of Treasury for his "Outstanding Contributions" as a Financial Advisor and his Pro Bono work.

 

A Saint Louis native, Jayson graduated from McCluer North High School. Jayson strives to stay active in community service. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association, the Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA) and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. ​​

Jayson M. Thornton, CFP® is a fiduciary FEE-Only Financial Advisor (Hourly & Flat Fee for Service)

Certification & License

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®  professional 

Enrolled Agent (IRS)

Tax Advisor License

Education

Howard University School of Business

Certificate in Financial Planning

Missouri Valley College

Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Comm - Marketing

St. Louis Community College

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Awards

50 Under 50 Black Financial Advisors

Association of African American Financial Advisors

20 Under 40 Outstanding African American Professionals

St. Louis American Foundation

Young Inspiring Entrepreneur Award

National Association of Black Accountants - St. Louis 

BEST Wealth Advisor (2026)

St. Louis Small Business Monthly

BEST Financial Planner - ST. LOUIS (2025) 

Business Rate

BEST Financial Planner - ST. LOUIS (2024) 

Business Rate

BEST Wealth Manager (2023)

St. Louis Small Business Monthly

BEST Financial Advisor (ST. LOUIS)

Expertise.com

Financial Planner - Pro Bono Service

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. 

#1 Financial Advisor - Missouri (2019)

Top Rated Local

POWER 100 - Financial Advisor (2022)

Delux Magazine

Finance Committee  - Commendation

City of Kirkwood, Missouri

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News & Media

CBS News  -  KMOV St. Louis, MO

NBC News - KSDK St. Louis, MO

FOX Business -  FOX Money

BusinessInsider.com - Personal Finance

SUCCESS Magazine

St. Louis Magazine

St. Louis Small Business Monthly

 

St. Louis American - Newspaper

Philadelphia Inquirer  - Newspaper

 

News Talk STL - Radio Station 

Jayson M. Thornton

201 S. Central Ave #102

St. Louis, MO 63105

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