Tom Cordes, CFA® brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for financial guidance to One Private Wealth Management. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Tom’s journey in the financial world began at a young age when he opened his first brokerage account at 16 with earnings from his grass-cutting business. This early start instilled in him a lifelong dedication to helping clients navigate their complex financial landscapes. With a personal mission to simplify intricate financial situations, Tom leverages his extensive knowledge and strategic approach to strive to deliver exceptional service to his clients. We believe his recognition as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes in 2026**, and a Best-In-State Wealth Management Team Member by Forbes in 2026*, attests to his commitment and expertise in the field.
Tom’s educational background is equally impressive, with a high school diploma from Culver Military Academy and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Louis University, both achieved with honors. He further honed his financial acumen with a Master’s in Financial Analysis from the College of Financial Planning and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation in 2005. Beyond his professional achievements, Tom values the trust his clients place in him and is dedicated to over delivering on his service model.
Education and Credentials:
- Culver Military Academy, Cum Laude, 1995
- Bachelor’s in Economics, St. Louis University, 1999
- Master’s in Financial Analysis, College of Financial Planning, 2005
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), 2005
Personal Life and Interests:
- Married to Bethany Cordes for 24 years
- Father of three children: Henry, Maggie, and Charlie
- Enjoys golf, traveling, and recently retired from a 10-year coaching career in ice hockey, baseball, and softball
*The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team (Missouri) rating was presented in January 2026 using data gathered from March 2024 through March 2025 by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a rating. It uses a rating algorithm that is based on a measure of each team’s best practices, client retention, industry experience, compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management and revenue generated for their firm. 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.
**The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors (Awarded April 2026; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/24 – 6/30/25 (Source: Forbes.com)) 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. 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.
