Financial Advisor
.Tax Efficient Planning
Retirement Planning
My name is Doug Vernon, and I've called the St. Louis area home since 2007. My wife, Patti, and I were married in 1981, and we've been blessed with three children and seven grandchildren—all of whom live nearby. Family is everything to us. Whether we're hiking the trails of Missouri and Illinois, visiting local wineries, working in the yard, or simply relaxing by the waterfall in our backyard, we love being together. We're a little crazy, but that's part of the fun!
For 40 years, I served as a pastor, walking alongside people on their spiritual journeys. Today, I have the privilege of guiding people on their financial journeys. Sitting down with someone, listening to their story, offering encouragement, and exploring how we can bring greater peace of mind to their future—that's what matters most to me. I work primarily with Christians, helping clients align their financial decisions with their values through thoughtful, personalized financial planning.
I believe good stewardship brings peace and purpose. If you're looking for a partner who shares your values and cares about your whole story, I'd love to talk. Reach out today—let's begin.
I'm proud to be a Thrivent financial professional. I am a wholistic financial advisor who provide wise guidance with the potential to lead one to financial freedom. I am a competent and educated financial advisor guided by biblical principles of stewardship, self-discipline, and generosity.
Dresser Build for Home Sweet Home
We led an action team to build dressers for a great St Louis non-profit, Home Sweet Home.
Had the opportunity to host several church staff and local pastors to encourage and support them!
- Doctorate of Leadership, Bakke University
- Retirement Income Certified Professional®
- Behavioral Financial Advisor™
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative
- Securities Industry Essentials
- California(Insurance Lic. #4408927)
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Maryland
- Missouri
- Oklahoma
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Washington DC
- Wisconsin
Insights
The future may be full of unknowns—but one thing you can prepare for is how you’ll handle long-term care if or when the need arises.
Planning for extended care today gives you more choices tomorrow. It helps protect your finances and independence—while allowing your loved ones to remain care managers, not full-time caregivers.
➡️ If you have any questions or would like to explore your options, let’s schedule time to discuss.
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Eight strategies to embrace family philanthropyCharitable giving can be even more rewarding when the whole family takes part. Sharing why certain causes matter, choosing organizations together or creating a family giving tradition can help generosity grow across generations.
Find more ways to involve your family. ⬇️
A Multi-Year Guarantee Annuity™ allows you to lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a set period, making it a popular option for those looking to help add stability, predictable earnings, and reduced market uncertainty.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss whether this type of solution could help support your retirement goals.
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Office location
St Louis Location
1515 Des Peres Road Suite 100
St Louis, MO 63131
Phone314-560-4517Fax833-329-3954HoursSt Louis, MO 63131
M – F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Licensing is available through your State Insurance Department’s website, which can be located through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website.
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Thrivent financial advisors and professionals have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets. For complete details on your situation, contact the Social Security Administration.
Thrivent provides advice and guidance through its Financial Planning Framework that generally includes a review and analysis of a client’s financial situation. A client may choose to further their planning engagement with Thrivent through its Dedicated Planning Services (an investment advisory service) that results in written recommendations for a fee.
Designations
For additional information on professional designations and the requirements to earn them, visit https://www.thrivent.com/designations