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Shannon Faye Moenkhaus

Shannon F. Moenkhaus

CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS
Clayton, MO 63105
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CRD#: 4457340
Shannon Faye Moenkhaus

Professional summary


Shannon Faye Moenkhaus, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS located in Clayton, Missouri.

Shannon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Shannon has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Shannon is a Missourian, raising the seventh generation of her family here, in this community, with the values she was taught from her deep farming roots.  Growing up she spent her summers with her grandparents taking care of family and community.  Her memories of delivering food to the sick and hungry set her values early: take care of those who put their trust in you. Success is a long-term investment.  Her firm, Clarity Financial Planners, is committed to providing Evidence-Based Investing, Total Financial Life Management and Lifelong Learning to empower others to have a brighter financial future.  Shannon has taught Personal Fiscal Fitness and Financial Literacy classes for UMSL outreach, Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Tiger 21, Enterprise University, BAM Alliance and numerous physicians and high-net-worth professionals. She is passionate about helping women embrace responsibility for their finances to improve their future.  She has spoken on gender inequality in the workforce for the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis and Rise Collaborative Workspace and Women & Wealth for Washington University – Olin Business School.  She has worked with Junior Achievement, served on the Board of Directors for Central Institute for the Deaf and is actively involved with Presidents Council and a board member for Logos School.  Shannon enjoys spending time hiking, paddling and watching sunsets from her front porch.  She and her family enjoy summertime on Lake Michigan, Winters with skiing and any free weekend heading to her 150-year-old tiny house (cabin) on the Black River near Johnson Shut-Ins. Shannon@CLARITYfinancialplanners.com (314) 548.2260
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What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Tax Planning
Life Transitions
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Charitable Giving
Tax Planning
Women's Financial Planning Iss...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

September 3, 2015 - Present

CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS

Office #1: 168 N. Meramec Avenue Suite 150, Clayton, MO 63105
RIA
CRD#: 277114
Clayton, MO
Past

January 29, 2009 - October 2, 2015

BUCKINGHAM STRATEGIC WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143323
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

January 4, 2002 - February 4, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS
CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS
CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS | CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC

CRD#: 277114 / SEC#: 801-130103

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2024 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Missouri
(10/2/2015)
IAR
Texas
(9/3/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/1/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS
CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS
CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS | CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS, LLC

CRD#: 277114 / SEC#: 801-130103

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
168 N. Meramec Avenue Suite 150, Clayton, MO 63105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 548-2260
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS ADV BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts211
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 118,606,383

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Company Information


CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS

CLARITY FINANCIAL PLANNERS

CRD#: 277114Clayton, MO 63105

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