Tom serves as Krilogy’s Counsel and CCO. Tom has over 18 years of legal experience the majority of which has focused on general counsel work that includes corporate governance, business transactions, risk management and regulatory compliance. He also has a background in commercial transactions, business succession and estate planning and probate avoidance providing legal guidance on estate planning needs and formation of trusts for individuals and families, guiding them through the formation, funding, administration and distribution. Separately, he is the Managing Partner of Krilogy Law*, which provides Estate and Business Planning to individual and business clients.
As Counsel and CCO, Tom’s primary responsibilities include: providing legal advice and guidance to the firm’s executives on the legal and regulatory aspects that impact strategic initiatives and daily business operations of the firm; working across the firm with all departments on the development and management of appropriate regulatory infrastructure, risk and compliance program to support the firm’s fiduciary duty to the clients; and providing legal guidance and support on business and regulatory matters.
Tom has a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Economics from the University of Dayton. He also holds his Juris Doctor degree from St. Louis University Law School. He is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Illinois and maintains multiple financial services securities licenses.
Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife, Nichole, and their two children, Annabel and Ben. He also enjoys the outdoors and being active. Tom and his family reside in Kirkwood.
*KEP Law, LLC d/b/a Krilogy® Law (“Krilogy® Law”) is a separate entity that is affiliated with Krilogy® Financial through common ownership. Krilogy® Law may collaborate with Krilogy® Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, and Krilogy® Tax Services in providing a unique, comprehensive approach to wealth management in which all facets of financial planning are seamlessly at work to help ensure an informed, proactive investment, tax, and estate strategy for each client. Together, the team provides an enhanced level of client care, offering informed insights and serving as trusted guides through the various phases of a client’s financial life and beyond. Krilogy® Law can also work with unaffiliated entities as part of your team. Krilogy® Law operates as an independent law firm to provide legal services in estate and business planning to both Krilogy® and non-Krilogy® clients. Legal services provided by Krilogy® Law are provided under a separate engagement. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.