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Droms Strauss Wealth Management

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Client assets under management

$792,723,133

Clients

412

47% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

82

High

Average account size

$1,924,085

About

Droms Strauss Wealth Management provides customized investment management and financial planning advice to high-net-worth individuals, associated trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, businesses and other legal entities. The firm manages roughly $806 million across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and generally invests client assets in institutional mutual funds, ETFs and structured notes, occasionally engaging unaffiliated independent managers for portions of client portfolios.

The firm works with each client to establish an Investment Policy Statement that guides ongoing portfolio management, and an internal Investment Committee conducts fundamental analysis of securities and funds. Droms Strauss’ investment process is grounded in modern portfolio theory with an emphasis on asset allocation as a driver of long-term performance, and it typically maintains multi-year investment horizons while retaining flexibility to react to market developments.

Droms Strauss is notable for its accounting affiliation: a principal is a certified public accountant who continues to practice accounting on a limited basis, and the firm historically operated a now‑inactive risk management subsidiary, with referrals to outside accountants and attorneys disclosed to clients. The firm is also subject to certain custody practices (including fee debiting and use of standing letters of authorization) that require an annual surprise examination, and it disclosed a settled SEC enforcement matter in 2024 related to marketing disclosures, for which it removed the inconsistent language and paid a fine.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Estate & tax planning

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.90% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.40% $10,000,001+: 0.25%

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: $4,000 annual minimum fee, which may be waived or reduced at the firm's sole discretion Fee-only: Investment management fees based on assets under management; no commissions charged.

Main office location

Droms Strauss Wealth Management

501 N Lindbergh Boulevard

St. Louis MO 63141-7844, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Maryland · Missouri · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Robert H

CFP®

St. Louis, MO

Droms Strauss Wealth Management

Robert Hines is a CFP® at Droms Strauss Wealth Management in St. Louis, MO, with 19 years of experience at the firm. He is part of a six-advisor team serving a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. Droms Strauss Wealth Management manages approximately $730 million and provides customized investment management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation within a modern portfolio theory framework and integrates investment advice with accounting services through a founding principal who is a practicing CPA.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis
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Anthony G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Droms Strauss Wealth Management

Anthony Gennaoui is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Droms Strauss Wealth Management since 2013. The firm is a six-advisor team based in St. Louis, managing approximately $730 million for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. Droms Strauss Wealth Management offers customized investment management and integrated financial planning, utilizing an internal Investment Committee that applies fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to guide investment decisions.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis
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Steven S

PFS™, Series 65

Estero, FL

Droms Strauss Wealth Management

Steven Strauss is a financial advisor at Droms Strauss Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to his current role, he worked at ELIAS STRAUSS CPAs, LLC and Integrated Financial Solutions, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he prepares tax returns as a CPA through S & S Strauss LLC. Droms Strauss Wealth Management is a six-advisor team managing approximately $730 million for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized investment management and integrated financial planning, emphasizing asset allocation and employing an internal Investment Committee to guide portfolio decisions.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis
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Jason N

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Droms Strauss Wealth Management

Jason Niemann is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Droms Strauss Wealth Management since 2019 and previously held positions at Busey Capital Management and Fifth Third Securities. Jason is based in St. Louis, MO, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Droms Strauss Wealth Management is a six-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $730 million for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides customized investment management and integrated financial planning, utilizing a fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory approach with an emphasis on asset allocation.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

St. Louis, MO

Droms Strauss Wealth Management

Michael Murphy is a financial advisor with Droms Strauss Wealth Management in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2009. Droms Strauss Wealth Management is a six-advisor team managing approximately $730 million for about 379 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized investment management and integrated financial planning, utilizing a modern portfolio theory framework and emphasizing asset allocation as the primary driver of long-term performance.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis
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