Thomas G. Briggs

Tom has focused on providing professional service, proactive financial solutions, and straightforward advice for almost 40 years. He enjoys helping clients and their families assess their goals, risk tolerances and resources to develop appropriate financial strategies that are designed to help achieve financial success. Tom is very happy to have the opportunity to work with his sons. Together they form The Briggs Group, and the next generation will be carrying forward the professional service to clients and their families that Tom has delivered for many years. Tom has been honored as a Forbes | SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Advisor several times, most recently for 2024.

Tom appreciates the importance of keeping up with the ever-changing financial landscape. He also strives to understand the dynamics of family finances. He believes there is no crystal ball in the financial world, but there are ways to capture a deeper view than what appears on the surface. He works hard to stay current by accumulating and assimilating information to keep his clients and their families aware of new developments and expanded opportunities.

At Plaza, Tom is free to make independent choices that are in his clients’ and their family’s best interest. He loves having the freedom to go in whatever direction his clients and his team deem appropriate. He appreciates the ability to offer his clients a wealth of choices. He believes that understanding not only the client’s financial situation but also their family dynamics is a key element of a successful client-advisor relationship. He takes pride in providing a level of service that shows his personal commitment.

When not in the office, Tom enjoys saltwater fishing, golf, and spending time with his five grandchildren. He is a past board member for Boy Hope/Girls Hope and has served on the city of Des Peres Board of Adjustment.