Jayson M. Thornton, CFP®
Financial Advisor
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.
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 Marketing
St. Louis Community College
Associate’s Degree in Accounting
Practice Areas
Financial Coaching: Saving, Debt, Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, and Estate Planning.
Tax Compliance Services, the preparation and filing of tax returns and or amendments.
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 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
St. Louis Magazine
St. Louis Small Business Monthly
St. Louis American - Newspaper
Philadelphia Inquirer - Newspaper
News Talk STL - Radio Station