Our Firm
Fortress Wealth Advisors was founded in February 2016 with a focus on comprehensive financial planning. The roots of our business can be tied to building relationships with our clients and striving to understand their financial picture in the context of where they are today, and where they would like to go in the future. In the financial advisory business, there is a general sense of not understanding what is going on behind the scenes. At Fortress, we look to remove that barrier and provide a level of transparency that can be difficult to find in today’s environment. We want to work with clients to make sure they understand the purpose of what we are doing, because that will drive the recommendations and strategies that we are providing. We don’t believe that wealth happens by accident, to the contrary we help our clients achieve Intentionally Designed Wealth™.
Get in touch
You work hard to grow your wealth. You deserve elite-level planning to work toward maintaining that wealth and to help you reach your financial goals. We would love to meet with you to show you what Intentionally Designed Wealth™ looks like. Contact us using the form linked below, by call or email to schedule a free portfolio review.
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Our Team
Owner/Financial advisor
Ben Johnson
Ben is a financial advisor and the owner of Fortress Wealth Advisors. Ben grew up in Clinton, MO and graduated from CHS in 2004. After graduation, Ben attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City, graduating with the a Bachelor of Liberal Arts. After living in Kansas City for over a decade, he and his wife, Amanda Johnson, also a 2004 CHS graduate, moved their family back home to Clinton to open Fortress Wealth Advisors. When asked about why he decided to open his own advisory business, Ben said:
“Throughout my life, I have found tremendous fulfillment in helping those around me, and finance is no different. After a few years working as a financial advisor, it became clear to me that I needed to start my own business if I wanted to be able to fully execute my vision for a client-centered financial practice. The world of financial advising is unique in that many people know and understand money, yet when it comes to investment products and services, there is so much confusion and complexity that very few people fully understand what is happening behind the scenes. This lack of transparency is what bad advisors have taken advantage of many times throughout the course of history, and I wanted to start a business that breaks down those barriers and the potential for conflicts of interest. So I founded Fortress Wealth Advisors on a foundation of financial planning - so clients can know the “why” behind every piece of advice - transparency, so clients can have a thorough understanding of what we are doing, and service - so clients are treated as the most important part of our business.”
Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, 2008
Licenses
Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, Series 7
Activities & Affiliations
President – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henry County
Board of Directors Board Member – Clinton Education Foundation for Children
Member – Bright Futures Advisory Board
Member – Clinton Rotary Club
Member – Sunrise Optimist Club
Member – CHS Alumni Association
Co-Chair – Clinton Historic Half Marathon & 5K
Volunteer “Big” for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henry County
Bright Futures Classroom Sponsor
States Licensed
Missouri, Kansas, Alabama, Idaho, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Oregon, California, Texas, Wisconsin
administrative assistant
Amanda Johnson
Amanda is the administrative assistant to the owner, and her husband, Ben Johnson. Prior to joining the Fortress Wealth Advisors team full time, Amanda owned two small businesses. Amanda provides professional support, and oversees the client experience for prospective and current client relationships. She implements marketing and social media strategies, develops concepts to enhance the client experience, and maintains client files.
Areas of Expertise
Small Business Marketing
Social Media Strategy
Client Experience
Event Planning
Calendar Management
Activities & Affiliations
Member – CHS Bright Futures Site Council
Volunteer "Big" for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henry County
Bright Futures Classroom Sponsor