Our approach
Our mission is to support our clients through every stage of life, helping them achieve their personal definition of financial security and success.
As our team begins working with a client, we first identify their personal values and goals, build a custom and diversified portfolio to achieve those objectives and provide personalized guidance every step of the way.
We bring more than 40 years of experience and financial advice to our clients, and we’re committed to building meaningful, long-term relationships. We get to know you well beyond your investments. As a veteran of our community, I’ve had the privilege of coaching clients through many life events, like marriage and children, career moves, retirement and estate considerations. My team and I advise second- and even third-generation clients, and we find it deeply rewarding to see how the financial strategies by parents and grandparents lives on.
Seeing you succeed is at the center of what we do and why we do it. We’d welcome an opportunity to discuss how we can provide comprehensive strategies tailored to your individual needs.
Experience an award-winning team
Barron’s Top 1,200 1
Don Swanson Ranked 2020 - 2024
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors 2
Don Swanson Ranked in Missouri, 2021 - 2024
Our office
Don Swanson
2205 Connecticut Ave.
Joplin, MO 64804
Office Phone Number
(417) 781-2711
Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM — 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Our Team
Ruth Boes
Sr. Branch Office Administrator
JoAnn Graffam
Sr. Branch Office Administrator
Lee Ann Robertson
Sr. Branch Office Administrator
Important information:
1 2020–2024 Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, awarded February or March each year, data as of September of prior year. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. The rating is not based on quality of investment advice, investment performance or client feedback. The rating is based on various factors including assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, industry experience and philanthropic work.
2 2021-2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in Missouri, awarded first trimester each year, research by SHOOK Research LLC, data as of June of prior year. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. The rating is not based on quality of investment advice, investment performance or client feedback. The rating is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria gained through interviews with the financial advisor, quantitative data such as revenue trends and assets under management, and other factors including compliance records, industry experience and client retention.

