Team Member

Chris Michalak

Managing Director

With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Chris Michalak serves as a Managing Director at Clayton Financial Group and is a five-time recipient of the St. Louis Magazine 5 Star Wealth Manager designation. With a primary focus on acting as an advocate for every client, Chris works to understand his client's goals and then create a sustainable, long-term plan that will lead to financial success.

Having been groomed to take over a successful family business, Chris also has particular expertise in the complicated dynamics that confront many families and businesses. This background has naturally led to working with business owners on their company retirement plan needs.

For companies and institutions, CFG provides a fully-bundled retirement plan solution, including expertise in designing retirement plans that best align with corporate objectives. With Chris' leadership, CFG matches this with highly-customized employee education programs that maximize each participant's chances for a successful retirement.

Prior to joining CFG, he served as an investment representative at Edward D. Jones & Co and Partner at Moneta Group.

Accredited Asset Management Specialistâ„ 
Accredited Investment Fiduciary®

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Kids & Clays, Committee Chairperson
Gateway MS Society, Corporate Achievers Participant: 2007-2009
Missouri Athletic Club, Board Member: 2010-2013
Missouri Athletic Club, Finance Committee Chairperson: 2012
Missouri Athletic Club, Pension Subcommittee Chair: 2011-Present
Bellerive Country Club, Board Member: 2013-Present
Peter & Paul Committee Services, Board Member & Treasurer: 2013-Present
Moneta Group, 401(k) Committee: 2014-2016
RPS Benefits, Advisory Board

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