Greg Spears - FCS

Greg Spears

Managing Partner, Chief Operating Officer

About

Greg co-founded FCS Private Wealth Management and FCS Family Office, a 17-person team managing approximately $1.7 billion in assets (as of 5/2022).

Native of Independence Missouri, Greg received his Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Missouri State University in 1981. He received his Masters of Legal Studies from the Washington University School of Law, 2021.

Greg is a former Corporate Board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, and former Board of Governors Missouri State University, Springfield MO. Married to Jennifer Spears, 5 children, 4 granddaughters, 5 grandsons, resides in Pleasant Hill on the family farm.

Experience

Began his career in 1982 with Smith Barney Capital Markets based in Kansas City as a Fixed Income Financial Institution specialist. Joined the Walton Bank Group, now Arvest Banks in 1985 to implement and establish a bank broker dealer to serve the bank group in Northwest Arkansas. Moved home to Kansas City joining Merrill Lynch as a district sales manager in 1990. Has held various leadership roles with major U.S. financial institutions, managing local branches, multi branch office complex, and major markets. Previously Managing Director - Kansas Market Leader for Wells Fargo Advisors serving the greater Kansas City area and State of Kansas. 14 branch offices, 200 team members, 11 billion assets under management.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Missouri State University in 1981

Masters of Legal Studies from the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, MO

Accomplishments

Walton Institute of Management – Walmart Stores, Inc.

Merrill Lynch Leadership Development Program

Wells Fargo Advisor Market Leadership Advisory Board, 2010

Wells Fargo Advisor Special Forces, 2011

Leading in the Midst of Change, 2009

Wells Fargo Executive Leadership Forum - Olin Business School, Washington University, 2017

Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, MO.

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