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
Yes. We primarily serve families in the $2M–$10M range located in St. Louis and surrounding communities.
We provide investment advisory services under a fiduciary standard when managing client assets.
We incorporate Social Security timing and coordination into retirement income planning.
We typically work with families who have $2M+ in investable assets.