Betty J. Schuster, CFP^®, AIF^®

As Founder of Schuster Financial Services, LLC, Betty leads a team of five professionals and acts as the key driver in the strategic development and culture of the firm. As lead Financial Advisor, Betty develops and implements comprehensive investment plans based on each client's long-term financial goals. 

Prior to starting the practice, Betty was Vice President, Financial Services for a local bank in the Managed Trust and Investment divisions. She has more than 35 years of investment experience, has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) professional designation from the College of Financial Planning, and is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. Betty attended the University of Missouri graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. She holds a Life & Health Insurance license, as well as her Series 63, 65, and 7 registrations. 

Betty is affiliated with many professional groups such as NAIFA and FPA. She currently serves as Chairman of the Board for a regional property and casualty insurance company and is a member of the Columbia Area Estate Planning Council. She also served on the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Columbia College's Community Campaign, Boone County Constitution Committee, United Way Board of Directors, Campaign Co-Chair of the Heart of Missouri Girl Scout Council, Mid-Missouri Chapter of The Society of Financial Service Professionals, and many volunteer positions within Woodhaven Learning Center. 

Betty and her husband, Larry, enjoy spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks with their family including their son, Turner, and his wife, Kim; and their son, Seth, his wife, Jessica, and grandchildren Adam & Ella.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, CFP® (with plaque design), and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.