Kelli joined Smith Moore after working for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for nearly thirty years. The passion she developed for helping others and solving problems is integral to her role as a Client Associate. Kelli leverages her talent and experience to assist and ensure clients have an ideal experience working towards their wealth management goals.

Kelli obtained a degree in office technology from State Technical College in Linn, Missouri. She currently lives in Eugene, Missouri with her husband, Jim, and their two children, Austin and Jaiden. A family of avid animal lovers, they stay busy raising three dogs (Winston, Gunner, and Baxter) and two cats (Spidey and Gray Gray). In her free time, Kelli can be found riding jets skis or soaking up the sun while enjoying summers on the lake.

Building strong relationships with clients is the cornerstone of Hope’s investment practice. Relatable and down to earth, she believes that direct communication builds an open and honest connection in order to better help clients achieve their aspirations. She approaches wealth management with the heart of a teacher and values the opportunity to educate clients on their finances as they strive to reach their goals.

Hope admires the client-focused culture and attention to outstanding client service at Smith Moore. This complements her team-centered approach to investment allocation, holistic financial planning, and risk management to bring a meaningful impact to her clients’ investment outcomes.

Wealth planning is the bedrock of her work as a financial advisor. Beginning with identifying clients’ goals and dreams, she constructs individualized investment portfolios tailored to clients' means, timeframe, and willingness to accept risk. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Hope holds a deep understanding to the various aspects of the financial planning process. She helps clients address their need for financial security and a desire to leave a legacy for the following generation via wealth, accumulation, retirement planning, and estate planning services.

Empowering women and guiding youth are passions which have led her to being a valued member of Zonta’s women’s club and the lead organizer for Linn area youth soccer. Hope is also a huge cheerleader for Special Olympics Missouri and a deeply involved 4-H mom.

Hope is fortunate to spend her life with her incredible husband, Bryan, three sons, Dalton, Dylan, and Mason, and two dogs, Holly and Ivy. She is an avid lover of the outdoors and can often be found riding one of her two horses, hunting, gardening, woodworking, tackling home improvement projects, or spending time with her family.

Christi is drawn to Smith Moore’s commitment to exceptional client service, its collaborative and welcoming team environment, and the firm’s legacy of strength and stability dating back to 1913.

Her extensive background in management, recruiting, training, and practice development has made her a valuable asset to the Smith Moore team. Christi plays a key role in recruiting financial advisors and actively promoting the firm, contributing meaningfully to its growth and success.

With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Christi is passionate about helping clients create clear, personalized financial plans designed to support their life goals with confidence. She approaches her work with the heart of a teacher, offering guidance in areas such as asset and investment management, estate planning strategies, and retirement planning. As a SmartVestor Pro with Ramsey Solutions, Christi frequently draws from Dave Ramsey’s “7 Baby Steps” to help clients pursue attainable and practical goals.

Christi holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business management from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and an MBA from Webster University. She maintains FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 licenses, along with Life and Health Insurance credentials.

Before joining Smith Moore in December 2018, Christi was the founder and managing principal of Wealth Management Partners (WMP), LLC. Her previous experience includes a range of leadership and advisory roles with respected firms such as Waddell & Reed, Edward Jones, Hancock Securities Group, Irwin Union Bank, Smith Barney, and Mercantile Bank. Her titles have included District Branch Manager, Branch Manager, Financial Advisor, Trust Officer, Private Banker, Human Resources Specialist, and Recruiter.

Christi and her husband, Darrell, have been married for over 25 years and are proud parents to two grown children: Brie, a nurse, and Ryan, a financial analyst. Outside of work, Christi enjoys spending time with family, hiking, boating, and water sports like wakeboarding and skiing.

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Alex has held a passion for economics since the age of ten. He has always been fascinated with the interaction between monetary policy, fiscal policy, geopolitical events, cultural events, and supply and demand. He loves the opportunity to build relationships with incredible clients and assist them in reaching their dreams. Alex specializes in areas such as investment portfolio management, individual security analysis, holistic financial planning, and more.

Alex obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia and holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses, along with his life and health insurance license.

Outside of the office, Alex focuses on serving at-risk youth and has worked in advocacy for several years as a foster parent. He has volunteered with Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries, served as Board President for Advocating for Children in Crisis and Board Treasurer for Therapy Paws, and is an active member of Memorial Baptist Church. In his free time, Alex can be found hiking, kayaking, or lounging at the Lake of the Ozarks.