Andy Drennen · CFP® · Springfield, Missouri

Andy Drennen CFP Senior Portfolio Manager Springfield Missouri
Andy Drennen
CFP®
Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager
Simmons Bank Private Wealth · Springfield, MO
Certified Financial Planner™ M.S. Financial Planning $400M AUM
Men of the Year Trusted Adviser 40 Under 40
Springfield Business Journal Kansas City Star Yahoo Finance AOL
Men of the Year
Springfield Business Journal · 2025
Trusted Adviser
Springfield Business Journal · 2025
40 Under 40
Springfield Business Journal · 2020
Springfield Business Journal Kansas City Star Yahoo Finance AOL
Office
Based
Springfield, Missouri
Professional Bio

I deliver world-class financial guidance by combining deep technical expertise with a genuine commitment to the art of planning and portfolio management. With nearly two decades in the investment industry, I'm a recognized thought leader, speaker, and author on topics ranging from AI and cryptocurrency to estate planning, tax strategy, and portfolio construction.

As Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Simmons Bank Private Wealth, I directly manage $400 million in client assets and serve as co-manager of Simmons' flagship Core Equity Portfolio and lead manager of the Sustainable Impact Portfolio. My local Springfield office manages $1.8 billion of the firm's $7 billion in total assets under custody.

I hold the CFP® designation and a Master's degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. I'm a Drury University alumnus who grew up in Paraguay, giving me a global perspective that informs my approach to client relationships and long-term planning.

Experience
2021 –
Present
Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager
Simmons Bank Private Wealth
Directly manages $400M in client assets. Co-manager of the Core Equity Portfolio and lead manager of the Sustainable Impact Portfolio. Local Springfield team manages $1.8B of the firm's $7B in total assets under custody.
2015 –
2021
Vice President & Portfolio Manager
Central Trust Co. · Springfield, MO
Managed investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. Built deep client relationships across the Ozarks region.
2007 –
2015
Financial Services
Springfield, MO
Investment management, banking, and business development roles across the Springfield market. Built a well-rounded foundation in financial services prior to moving into dedicated portfolio management for high-net-worth clients.
Education
M.S. Personal Financial Planning
College for Financial Planning
CFP® — Certified Financial Planner™
CFP Board
B.S. Business Administration
Drury University · Springfield, MO
Community
Stand For Springfield
Donor-Advised Fund · Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Investment Advisory Board
Breech School of Business · Drury University
Advisory Board Member
Springfield Sister Cities Association
2021–2022
Financial Planning Association
Greater Kansas City Chapter
Featured In
Board & Community Leadership
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Investment Advisory Board
Breech School of Business · Drury University
Advisory Board Member
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Economic Outlook Presentations
Artificial Intelligence & Finance
Wealth Management Strategy
Estate Planning Education
Market Trends & Investment Insights
Areas of Expertise
Wealth Management Portfolio Management Retirement Planning Estate Planning Tax-Aware Investing Market Trends AI & Financial Innovation