Tim Walkenhorst, CFP®

Tim is a stand out at Renaissance Financial and in the financial industry because of his enthusiasm, energy and dedication to finding solutions tailored specifically to each of his clients. He is deeply committed to developing a financial strategy that works over the long term and he cultivates his client relationships to last. Whether he is working with business professionals, young families or retirees, he devotes himself to understanding their current situations and needs. As a husband, father, son, brother, and friend, he recognizes the importance of making sure that his clients are prepared not only for their futures, but the futures of their families as well.

Since joining Renaissance Financial in 2002, Tim has become an integral part of the firm. He mentors new financial advisors to help develop their business and is a friend to everyone throughout the office. In 2011, Tim was awarded one of the highest honors within Renaissance, the Tom Hercules Award*, which is presented to the team member that displays integrity, generosity, leadership, and commitment personally and professionally. Tim is also a Platinum Advisor*, Shareholder, and member of the Investment Committee.

In 2015, Tim was named a 40 Under 40* winner from St. Louis Business Journal, a recognition of the outstanding success of his approach to his career, which has always been to put relationships first. That, in turn, has led to financial growth. He has been recognized by Securian Financial Services by being named to their 2013 Senate Club* and Presidents Club* in 2014 and 2015. In 2014, he was named a Five Star Wealth Manager* by Five Star Professionals Group and that same year he also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, adding to his skill set as an advisor.

Beyond the office, Tim continues to give back to the community. He has been a mentor and served on several committees for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri. In 2012, he chartered a new chapter for Rotary International and was the former president for the Rotary Club of Forest Park St. Louis. Tim is a proud alumnus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he earned a degree from the Henry W. Bloch School of Management. Tim and his wife, Anne, currently reside in Glendale, MO with their two daughters, Rachel and Sarah and their son, Gabriel.

* Awards and club membership are based primarily on commissions, premiums, or fees generated from investment and insurance products and other criteria relative to leadership, achievement, and recruiting. Working with this individual or firm is not a guarantee of future financial results. Investors should conduct their own evaluation.

* The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services, LLC (dba Five Star Professional), is based on 10 objective criteria: 1. Credentialed as an investment advisory representative (IAR) or a registered investment advisor; 2. Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years; 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review*; 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm standards; 5. Accepting new clients; 6. One-year client retention rate; 7. Five-year client retention rate; 8. Non-institutionalized discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered; 9. Number of client households served; 10. Educational and professional designations. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or awarded. Once awarded, wealth managers may opt to purchase additional profile ad space or related award promotional products. The award methodology does not evaluate the quality of services provided. The award is not indicative of the award winners future performance. (Number of candidates) (market) wealth managers were considered for the award; (number of award winners) (approximately (percentage) percent of the award candidates) were named Five Star Wealth Managers.

*To qualify as having a favorable regulatory and complaint history for this award, the person cannot have (1) been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine, (2) had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them (settled or pending) with any regulatory authority or Five Star Professionals consumer complaint process, (3) individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority, (4) filed for bankruptcy, or (5) been convicted of a felony.

Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative, Securian Financial Services, Inc.