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Retirement Planner in St. Louis

Independent fee-based wealth management company in St. Louis.
Focused on retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, and long-term portfolio strategy. 

Serving St. Louis families and professionals with $2 million to $10 million+ in investable assets.

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Most families who contact us are seeking a second opinion
on their portfolio, retirement plan, or tax strategy. 

Our goal is simple: help families preserve and grow meaningful wealth.

One Bridge Wealth Management is an independent wealth management practice in Clayton, Missouri specializing in retirement planning for St. Louis families with $2 million to $10 million in investable assets. Founded by John Wahl, CFP®, ChFC® — named to the Forbes 2025 Best-In-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list*, alongside co-founder Mark Witthaus — our firm builds retirement strategies that coordinate income sequencing, tax efficiency, Social Security timing, and estate planning into one cohesive long-term framework.

RETIREMENT PLANNING WITH STRUCTURE

Retirement planning is more than simply accumulating assets. It requires disciplined coordination of income strategy, tax awareness, Social Security decisions, and long-term portfolio design.

The advisors at One Bridge Wealth Management help families in St. Louis build retirement strategies that integrate:

• Retirement income sequencing
• Tax-efficient withdrawal planning
• Social Security timing analysis
• Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) coordination
• Investment portfolio alignment
• Estate planning integration

Our approach is deliberate and long-term, designed to support clarity rather than reactive decision-making.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We primarily serve families with $2M–$10M in investable assets who value thoughtful planning and fiduciary guidance.

Our clients often include:

• Pre-retirees evaluating timing decisions
• Recently retired families navigating income sequencing
• Business owners planning liquidity events
• Families coordinating retirement and estate planning strategies

As an independent advisory practice based in St. Louis, we provide investment advisory services under a fiduciary standard when managing client assets.

OUR RETIREMENT PLANNING APPROACH

Our retirement planning process integrates multiple disciplines into one cohesive strategy:

1. Income Design: Structuring sustainable withdrawal strategies aligned with long-term goals.
2. Tax Coordination: Integrating tax-aware portfolio decisions and coordinating with clients’ CPAs.
3. Investment Discipline: Maintaining thoughtful portfolio construction aligned with retirement objectives.
4. Ongoing Oversight: Monitoring and adjusting strategy as life and markets evolve.

We believe retirement planning should be structured, transparent, and intentional. You can learn more about working with a financial advisor for a $2M–$5M portfolio.

HOW TO CHOOSE A RETIREMENT PLANNER IN ST. LOUIS

When evaluating a retirement planner, families should consider:

• Does the advisor act as a fiduciary?
• Is compensation transparent?
• Is tax strategy integrated into retirement income planning?
• Is Social Security planning included?
• Is estate planning coordination part of the process?
• Is the advisor focused on long-term structure rather than short-term performance?

Choosing a retirement planner requires more than credentials. It requires alignment, clarity, and disciplined thinking.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are evaluating retirement planning options in St. Louis, we welcome a thoughtful conversation.

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We help families preserve and grow meaningful wealth.

2025 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, created by SHOOK Research. Presented in Aug 2025; based on 03/31/25 data. Advisors pay a fee to hold out marketing materials . Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. View Full List