Barbara A Ristow, CFP®

  Financial Advisor, CFP®

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Barbara A Ristow, CFP® is Director of Commonwealth Financial Group's Financial Planning Resource Center. Commonwealth Financial Group is based in Charleston, SC and specializes in providing comprehensive financial services, including financial planning for a diverse group of clientele.

Barbara has been preparing financial plans since 1987 with a strong desire to remain on the cutting edge of what clients need to help fulfill their dreams. She incorporated holistic planning into her business model years before it was the norm. She uses her expertise and passion for helping clients think beyond where they are to where they truly want to be.

She is also an educator and speaker on various topics. She is an adjunct professor with the College of Charleston instructing those who desire to become CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals. Below is a sampling of topics she has spoken on and is readily available to address groups on these and other financial topics.

• Education Funding
• Retirement Planning
• Cash Management
• Investment Volatility
• Tax Opportunities*
• Charitable Giving

Barbara received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Valdosta State College and a Masters of Science in Financial Services from the College for Financial Planning. She is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc. Her industry background also includes FINRA series 6 and series 63 registrations as well as Life and Health licenses.

Barbara lives in Charleston, SC with her husband Karl. They have 5 boys, Karl III, Kris, Kier, Keegan and Kenny. Barbara and Karl enjoy running, cycling, fishing, traveling and spending time with family. Barbara is an active community volunteer, church member and participates in various charity running events.

*Barbara does not provide specific tax advice. You should consult a tax advisor regarding your individual tax situation.