For the third year in a row, we are proud to announce that Margo Shepard has been recognized by

Forbes

as being named to the Forbes Top Women Advisors ranking.

She has now earned this award for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Read More

_{The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.}

At Shepard Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, our planning process revolves around you.

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Community Involvement

"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."

– Winston S. Churchill.

Credentials

As a Private Wealth Financial Advisor, Margo is committed to a holistic, personal approach to serving high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, and institutions.

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNNER^TM (CFP^®)

Margo Shepard earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^TM, or CFP^® professional certification. To earn her CFP^® credential, Margo completed hundreds of hours of rigorous courses and examinations. These courses were followed by a comprehensive examination administered according to the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

Certified Investment Management Analyst^® (CIMA^®)

As a CIMA^® professional, Margo Shepard is one of a select group of professionals who have earned this internationally recognized credential. To earn her CIMA^® certification, Margo completed an intensive educational program and final examination offered through the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania covering Modern Portfolio Theory, Asset Allocation, Manager Search and Selection, Investment Policy, and Performance Measurement.

Accolades:

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors

Margo Shepard was selected among the best wealth advisors in Kansas for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The Forbes Best-in-State rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors 2020, 2021 & 2022

Margo Shepard was was selected as one of the Top Women Wealth Advisors for 2020, 2021 and 2022. The Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisers

In 2006 Margo was recognized as one of the Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors in the country. She believes this level of recognition validates her commitment to building strong relationships with clients and helping implement strategies to help them achieve their goals. The Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors ratings are based on the previous year’s assets under management, revenue generated for the advisors’ firms, and the quality of the advisors’ practices. Investment performance isn’t an explicit factor because clients have varied goals and risk tolerances. Self-completed questionnaire was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

Wells Fargo Advisors Premier Advisor

Margo has been a member of the firm's Premier Advisor Program every year from 2010-2022. The Premier Advisor distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on either of the past two years, and professionalism. Additional criteria, including length of service, may also be used to determine recipients

CFP, Certified Financial Planner™ are certification marks owned by the CFP Board. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.