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Sound Stewardship, LLC

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Client assets under management

$284,618,866

Clients

190

68% high-net worth

Advisors

8

of 11 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

24

Very Low

Average account size

$1,497,994

About

Sound Stewardship serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients as well as trusts, charitable organizations and business owners, providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. Its service models include annual planning relationships, transition planning, hourly consultations, public speaking engagements, and evaluation and monitoring of third‑party money managers; the firm is fee‑only and is compensated solely by client fees.

The firm builds customized, in‑house portfolios guided by asset allocation, fundamental and quantitative analysis, and emphasizes tax‑efficient ETFs and portfolio overlays across multiple accounts. It manages most accounts on a discretionary basis with client‑imposed restrictions available, and offers biblically responsible and socially responsible portfolio options while implementing client assets through strategic custody relationships with major custodians.

Notable aspects that distinguish the firm from many peers include its regular offering of educational seminars and paid public‑speaking workshops, a service model that is relatively uncommon among similar team firms. Sound Stewardship also uses sub‑advisor arrangements and, when it maintains online access to client accounts, engages independent PCAOB‑registered accountants to perform surprise audits of those accounts, which may be less typical among firms of its size.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Transition Planning Relationship flat fee: $3,500 first year, $2,500 renewal; Public speaking fees: $2,500 per day plus expenses or $900 plus expenses for up to 3 hours.

Percentage

$0 - $799,999: $800,000 - $999,999: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000: $1,100,000 - $1,200,000: $1,200,000 - $1,300,000: $1,300,000 - $1,400,000: $1,400,000 - $1,500,000: $1,500,000 - $3,900,000: $3,900,000 - $5,250,000: $5,250,000 - $6,000,000: $6,000,000 - $10,000,000: $10,000,000 - $100,000,000: >$100,000,000+: 0.23% of net wealth

Project-based

$300 per hour; minimum initial fee $600 for 2 hours.

Other

Minimum fee: First year fees start at $8,000; renewal fees start at $5,000 for Annual Planning Relationship clients. Fee-only: Annual Planning Relationship fees based on net wealth, ranging from $8,000 first year to over $250,200 for over $100 million; Transition Planning Relationship flat fee $3,500 first year, $2,500 renewal; Hourly rate $300/hour with 2-hour minimum initial fee of $600.

Main office location

Sound Stewardship, LLC

9101 W. 110 Th St., Suite 150

Overland Park KS 66210, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Iowa · Kansas · Louisiana · Missouri · Nebraska · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Kristin S

CFP®, Series 66

Overland Park, KS

Sound Stewardship, LLC

Kristin Schroeder is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Sound Stewardship, LLC and has previously worked at Mission Financial Planning, Inc., Lex Aurum Advisors, Fruitful Stewardship LLC, and Prestwood Financial Group. Sound Stewardship, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients through comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, offering customized portfolios and a range of planning and consulting services. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient strategies, discretionary portfolio management, and provides Biblically Responsible and Socially Responsible investment options.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Joshua S

Series 65

Overland Park, KS

Sound Stewardship, LLC

Joshua Spradling is a financial advisor at Sound Stewardship, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Sound Stewardship since 2020, following a two-year tenure at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Prior to his financial career, Spradling served six years in the Army National Guard. Sound Stewardship serves individual and high-net-worth clients through comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, offering services such as written financial plans, discretionary portfolio management, and third-party manager evaluations. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction, tax-efficient ETFs, and provides educational seminars and Biblically Responsible and Socially Responsible investment options.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Matthew S

CFP®, Series 66

Overland Park, KS

Sound Stewardship, LLC

Matthew Syverson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Stewardship, LLC since 2004. Sound Stewardship serves individual and high-net-worth clients through comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, offering a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and periodic financial updates. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios based on client objectives, tax-efficient ETFs, and provides educational seminars along with Biblically Responsible and Socially Responsible investment options.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Ambra L

Series 65

Overland Park, KS

Sound Stewardship, LLC

Ambra Leibach is a financial advisor with Sound Stewardship, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Sound Stewardship since 2008. Sound Stewardship serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, offering customized portfolios guided by client objectives and Investment Policy Statements. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient ETFs, in-house portfolio management, and provides educational seminars and Biblically Responsible and Socially Responsible investment options.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Derek H

Series 65

Overland Park, KS

Sound Stewardship, LLC

Derek Hensley is a financial advisor at Sound Stewardship, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Sound Stewardship since 2015. Sound Stewardship serves individual and high-net-worth clients through comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, offering services such as the Annual Planning Relationship (APR) and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios based on client objectives, tax-efficient ETFs, and regularly provides educational seminars and public speaking engagements on financial topics.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Joel R

CFP®, Series 65

Overland Park, KS

Sound Stewardship, LLC

Joel Reimer is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sound Stewardship, LLC since 2013. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Overland Park, KS. Sound Stewardship, LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and wealth management to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a service model focused on annual planning, discretionary portfolio management, and periodic reviews. The firm implements customized portfolios guided by client objectives and emphasizes tax-efficient strategies, educational seminars, and Biblically and Socially Responsible investment options.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Benjamin B

Series 65

Lincoln, NE

Sound Stewardship, LLC

Benjamin Buethe is a financial advisor with Sound Stewardship, LLC in Lincoln, NE, holding a Series 65 license and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Sound Stewardship since 2021 and has prior experience at Anderson Auto Group and Nebraska Book Company. Sound Stewardship serves individual and high-net-worth clients through comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, offering customized portfolios based on client objectives and Investment Policy Statements. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient ETFs, in-house management, and provides services including discretionary portfolio management, third-party money-manager evaluation, and educational seminars.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Jonathan H

CFP®

Overland Park, KS

Sound Stewardship, LLC

Jonathan Harrison is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Sound Stewardship, LLC since 2015. Sound Stewardship serves individual and high-net-worth clients through comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, offering services such as annual written financial plans, discretionary portfolio management, and third-party money-manager evaluation. The firm uses customized portfolios guided by client objectives and combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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