Smith Moore Welcomes New Wealth Management Associate

FULTON, Mo. -Sep. 4, 2025: Smith Moore, a nationally recognized wealth management firm with more than 100 years of experience, announced today that Callaway County native Daniel Backer has joined the firm as a Wealth Management Associate, serving clients in its Fulton and Columbia offices.
A lifelong resident of Callaway County, Backer grew up on a local cattle farm and graduated from Helias High School and Westminster College. He is an active member of the Fulton Rotary Club, Callaway Singers and St. Peter Catholic Church.
"I am extremely pleased that Daniel has joined our team here at Smith Moore," said Senior Vice President Aaron Rigdon, CFP®. “His strong work ethic, approachable manner, and genuine dedication to serving clients are already making a positive impact in our Fulton and Columbia offices.”
Before joining Smith Moore, Backer gained financial services experience as an intern with Finteris Wealth Management in Jefferson City and as an Assistant Personal Banker at the Callaway Bank. He graduated from Westminster in May with a degree in Financial Planning and Business Administration.
While in college, Backer was named “Senior of the Year” in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements and broad extracurricular involvement. He was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta and Order of Omega honor societies, and his active roles in the Blue Blazers Investment Committee and Westminster Finance Committee provided valuable experience that prepared him to excel in this new role after graduation.
"I greatly enjoy my work and the team at Smith Moore,” Backer said. “ “I am excited to establish permanent roots in Callaway County while continuing to pursue my lifelong goal of helping people plan their financial futures.”
Founded in 1913, Smith Moore has grown to eleven locations across Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, and Mississippi. Smith Moore provides financial guidance for every stage of life through an integrated financial strategy that evolves as clients move through all phases of wealth planning: Accumulation, Distribution, and Legacy.
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