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Bob Gordon, MS, CFP®

President

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Bob Gordon is President of Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc.  He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Master of Science Degree in Personal Financial Planning. He is a graduate of  the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant.  

Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc. is a fee-only financial planning firm and Registered Investment Advisor.  The firm has specialized in retirement planning, estate planning, and wealth management since 1986.

Mr. Gordon is the founder and past president of the Central Illinois Chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning (now known as the Financial Planning Association or FPA). Other organization memberships include The Financial Planning Association- Southwest Florida Chapter, The Estate Planning Council of Lee County, FL, The American Business Club, The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and The Sangamon Valley Estate Planning Council. He has been involved in the financial services industry since 1979.

Mr. Gordon has conducted over 1000 investment seminars and workshops throughout the Midwest.  In addition, Mr. Gordon acts as an expert witness in securities fraud and suitability cases, and was an approved Arbitrator with the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

He has been featured in the local media and has written several columns over the years in local newspapers. Most noteworthy were his popular “Tax Tips” programs and “Personal Finance Column”.  He is frequently called on by the local news media for a source of financial Planning, estate and investment advice and comment.

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Rik Stone, CFP®

Director of Operations

rik@rga-advisors.com

Rik Stone is the Director of Operations. He has a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. He is a graduate of the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant.  He resides in Pleasant Plains, Illinois with his wife Tammy.

Mr. Stone was past Secretary of the Central Illinois Chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA).  Organizational memberships include Illinois State University Alumni Association, Sangamon Valley Estate Planning Council and The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.  He has also participated in many fund raising activities for other various local charitable organizations and is active in his church.

Mr. Stone has conducted over 1500 seminars and workshops throughout the Midwest on various topics regarding retirement, estate and investment Planning. He was selected to be in the Springfield Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” 2001 class.  He was also selected to be the subject of a biography in Marquis Who's Who in Finance and Industry 1991 - 1992, edition.  He has been featured in local newspaper columns and on Springfield area radio and television stations. 

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Nic Gordon, MS, CFP®, MPAS®

Director of Client Development

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Nic Gordon is the Director of Client Development. He attended the University of Missouri in Columbia for his undergraduate studies and attained a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Business Management and minor in Psychology. He is a graduate of the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant. He has also earned the Master of Science Degree in Personal Financial Planning and Master Planner Advanced Studies SM from the College for Financial Planning. Nic resides in Springfield, Illinois with his wife Whitney, daughter Hazel, and son Cooper.

Nic started his career in personal banking and investment management in 2007. From 2011 - 2015 Nic worked as an advisor in the High Net Worth division for one of the largest mutual fund firms in Kansas City, Missouri.

In addition to providing financial planning and money management services to clients, Nic is involved with the strategic planning for the firm.

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Morgan Stone Padget, CFP®

Financial Planner

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Morgan Stone Padget was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. She attended Pleasant Plains High School and University of Missouri-Columbia where she received her undergraduate Degree in Business Administration. Morgan is also a graduate of the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certificant. She resides in Springfield, IL with her husband Brendan.

Morgan started her career working for Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. in the Consulting Services department. After a few years, she took the opportunity to obtain a job in the personal finance industry. Morgan has worked for the past few years for financial advisory firms and banks within the St. Louis and Springfield marketplace. She is active within the community. Morgan is the Regional Council Chair for the Make-A-Wish foundation in Springfield, Illinois. She's a member of Illini Country Club and Piper Glen Golf Course and is also a participant in the Illinois Women’s Golf Association.

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Kim Turner

Office Manager

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Kim Turner is the Office Manager of Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc. She has been with the company since 2000. She resides in Springfield, Illinois with her husband Aaron and two children AJ & Jakob.

Kim is responsible for all back-office operations, compliance issues and client communications. She also works with staff responsible for the firm’s quarterly newsletter, billing and daily office operations.

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Lanae Gordon

Administrative Assistant

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Lanae Gordon is an Administrative Assistant with Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc. 

She is responsible for client communications, back-office operations and planner assistance. She also has an integral part in the firm’s quarterly newsletter, billing and daily office operations. She has been with the firm since 2007.

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Chris Parker

Administrative Assistant

Christina@rga-advisors.com

Chris Parker is a Senior Client Service Specialist with Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc. She resides in Springfield, Illinois with her Husband Brian. She has two children, Stephanie and TJ.


Chris has been in the investment business for thirty years and holds FINRA licenses Series 7, 66, and 63. She joined Robert Gordon & Associates in March of 2019.


Chris is responsible for back-office operations and planner assistance. She also takes care of client account servicing and trading.

Do you think you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking for the next generation of talent to grow our firm. Administrative and Advisor roles are being considered. Please contact Nic Gordon for more information. nic@rga-advisors.com

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