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Atwood & Palmer, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$1,948,544,722

Clients

511

70% high-net worth

Advisors

7

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

73

Typical

Average account size

$3,813,199

About

Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to a mix of individual investors (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts, and also serves as investment adviser for donor‑advised funds. The firm manages client portfolios and implements individualized Investment Policy Statements that reflect client goals, risk tolerances, liquidity needs and tax considerations.

The firm generally constructs portfolios from individual equities, exchange‑traded products and fixed income, and applies both fundamental and technical analysis while employing long‑ and short‑term purchase strategies and options when appropriate. Atwood & Palmer also conducts due diligence on and monitors alternative investments and private placements when recommended, and implements strategies on a discretionary basis consistent with each client’s IPS.

Notable differences from many peers include managing just over $2 billion of discretionary assets with a relatively small advisory team and operating with a substantial new‑client investable asset threshold (which the firm may waive in certain circumstances). The firm also has a minority ownership stake in a nationally chartered trust company that provides a lower‑cost custody alternative and explicitly offers ongoing selection and monitoring services for private/alternative investment vehicles and donor‑advised fund accounts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2 million: 1% annually (Taxable Accounts) $2 million - $5 million: 0.75% annually (Taxable Accounts) $5 million - $10 million: 0.55% annually (Taxable Accounts) Over $10 million+: Negotiated flat rate based on client’s unique situation (Taxable Accounts) $0 - $2 million: 0.75% annually (Tax Exempt Accounts) $2 million - $5 million: 0.60% annually (Tax Exempt Accounts) $5 million - $10 million: 0.35% annually (Tax Exempt Accounts) Over $10 million+: Negotiated flat rate based on client’s unique situation (Tax Exempt Accounts)

Other

Account minimum: $2 million Fee-only: Annual management fee based on assets under management as per tiered schedule; no commissions received.

Main office location

Atwood & Palmer, Inc.

4520 Madison Avenue, Suite 200

Kansas City MO 64111-3541, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Kansas · Louisiana · Massachusetts · Missouri · Nebraska · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Matthew E

Series 65

Kansas City, MO

Atwood & Palmer, Inc.

Matthew Eilert is a financial advisor at Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Creative Planning, LLC, EdgeHill Venture Partners, and the University of Kansas. Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages roughly $1.72 billion in discretionary assets, using fundamental and technical analysis across individual equities, ETFs, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management
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Spencer J

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Kansas City, MO

Atwood & Palmer, Inc.

Spencer Jones is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Atwood & Palmer, Inc. since 2004. Jones serves as Treasurer on the City Personnel Board in the City of Million Hills, an unpaid and unelected position. Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment vehicles and manages approximately $1.72 billion in assets with a focus on individualized client portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management
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James M

Series 63, Series 65

Kansas City, MO

Atwood & Palmer, Inc.

James Montgomery is a financial advisor at Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with nine years of industry experience. He joined Atwood & Palmer in 2017 after working at Charles Schwab for one year. Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses individualized Investment Policy Statements and combines fundamental and technical analysis across portfolios primarily composed of individual equities, ETFs, and fixed income, while also conducting due diligence on alternative investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management
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Steven P

Series 65

Kansas City, MO

Atwood & Palmer, Inc.

Steven Palmer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Atwood & Palmer, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. He has 30 years of industry experience and has been with Atwood & Palmer since 1990. Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm uses individualized Investment Policy Statements and constructs portfolios primarily with equities, ETFs, and fixed income, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis.

Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management
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Steven F

Series 65, Series 66

Kansas City, MO

Atwood & Palmer, Inc.

Steven Franke is a financial advisor at Atwood & Palmer, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Atwood & Palmer since 1996. Franke holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $1.72 billion in discretionary assets across six advisors and utilizes fundamental and technical analysis, along with various investment vehicles including equities, ETFs, fixed income, options, and alternative investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management
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Peter S

CFA®, Series 66

Kansas City, MO

Atwood & Palmer, Inc.

Peter Sowden is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Atwood & Palmer, Inc. since 2006. Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages client accounts based on individualized Investment Policy Statements, employing fundamental and technical analysis across equities, ETFs, fixed income, options, and alternative investments.

Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management
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Evan L

CFA®

Kansas City, MO

Atwood & Palmer, Inc.

Evan Lang is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Atwood & Palmer, Inc. and previously worked at Duff & Phelps Investment Management and TortoiseEcofin. Atwood & Palmer, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm constructs portfolios using individual equities, ETFs, fixed income, and alternative investments, applying both fundamental and technical analysis while managing approximately $1.72 billion in assets across six advisors.

Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management
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