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2026 National & Regional Press Recently Added April 24, 2026

Chuck Cooper, CFP®, Named to the 2026 Forbes
Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List (Missouri)

StrongBox Wealth is honored to share that Managing Partner, Chuck Cooper, CFP®, has been named to the Forbes 2026 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for Missouri, a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the multi-generational relationships our firm is privileged to serve.

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Any awards or rankings referenced by StrongBox Wealth, LLC are based on information prepared and submitted by third parties and may not be representative of any one client’s experience. These recognitions should not be construed as an endorsement of StrongBox Wealth, LLC by any client or prospective client. Third-party rankings and awards are generally based on specific criteria and methodologies that may include both qualitative and quantitative factors. In many cases, participation in such rankings requires the submission of information by the adviser. While StrongBox Wealth, LLC does not pay a fee to be considered for these rankings, it may pay licensing fees to use or promote the award. The criteria, methodology, and awarding organization for each ranking are available upon request or are disclosed in the related content where the award is referenced. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification marks, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification marks, and the CFP® certification marks (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. 

Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC — Data as of 6/30/25. The Forbes | SHOOK® America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rankings were developed by SHOOK Research, LLC. Data as of June 30, 2025. Published by Forbes (April 2026). The rankings are based on SHOOK Research’s independent methodology and ranking algorithm, which includes in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to qualitatively evaluate each advisor across criteria such as client impact, industry experience, client retention, review of best practices, credentials, compliance records and firm nominations, as well as quantitative factors including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion, as client objectives and risk tolerances vary and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK Research’s rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not indicative of future results. SHOOK Research’s rankings is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement to hire any specific investment advisor and SHOOK Research does not assume any liability for actions taken based on the rankings. Neither SHOOK Research nor Forbes receives compensation in exchange for placement on the rankings. For a full description of the methodology, please visit www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK® is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.

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brenden ellis

Brenden Ellis is a Wealth Advisor at StrongBox Wealth, where he works with individuals, families, and business owners to make thoughtful financial decisions with clarity and confidence. His work centers on retirement planning, tax-aware investment strategy, and long-term wealth planning, helping clients align their financial resources with their personal and professional goals.

A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Brenden began his career in 2021 in Commerce Bank’s commercial lending training program. He later became a Healthcare Relationship Manager in Kansas City, specializing in physician practices. Through that role, he gained deep experience in physician equity structures, practice financing, and real estate lending. Working closely with medical professionals shaped his understanding of the complex financial lives of high-earning specialists and ultimately led him to transition into private wealth advising.

Brenden earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Iowa State University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Saint Luke’s East Hospital and lives in Prairie Village, Kansas with his wife, Nicole, and their dog, Theo.

Outside of work, Brenden enjoys racing triathlons and other endurance events, along with cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and Iowa State Cyclones.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.