TOPEKA, Kan.—January 13, 2025—Clayton Wealth Partners is pleased to announce that Sean Bounous has joined the firm as an Associate Wealth Advisor. Bounous, who served as a Wealth Advisor Intern at the firm during the summer of 2024, is a recent graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning and a Minor in Business. He is pursuing the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation.
In his new role, Bounous assists the firm’s Wealth Advisors by preparing for client meetings, completing follow-up tasks, and maintaining client communications. His commitment to excellence and passion for financial planning align with Clayton Wealth Partners’ mission to provide fiduciary, personalized advice to clients.
Eric Purcell, CFP®, Senior Wealth Advisor, expressed his enthusiasm for Bounous joining the team: “Sean made a lasting impression during his time as an intern, demonstrating a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in helping clients achieve their financial goals. We are thrilled to welcome him back to the firm and look forward to witnessing his growth as an Associate Wealth Advisor.”
Bounous, a Topeka native, shared his excitement about his new role: “I’m grateful to join Clayton Wealth Partners and continue contributing to a firm that prioritizes client success. During my internship, I saw firsthand the positive impact financial planning can have on people’s lives, and I’m eager to be part of that process in this expanded role.”
In addition to his work with Clayton Wealth Partners, Bounous serves in the Air National Guard with the 190th Air Refueling Wing at Forbes Field, working in the Repair and Reclamation shop.
Bounous’ hire reflects Clayton Wealth Partners’ ongoing investment in talent development to uphold its mission of delivering personalized, fiduciary advice to help clients navigate every stage of their financial journeys.
About Clayton Wealth Partners
Clayton Wealth Partners is one of the oldest fee-only financial planning and investment management firms in northeast Kansas. With offices in Topeka and Lawrence, it provides fiduciary advice to help individuals and families manage their wealth throughout all stages of life, as well as to institutions such as endowments, foundations, and for-profit organizations. Visit the firm’s website at claytonwealthpartners.com.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
Contact
Sean Bounous
Associate Wealth Advisor
Email: sean@claytonwealthpartners.com
Eric Purcell, CFP®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Email: eric@claytonwealthpartners.com
Clayton Wealth Partners
Topeka Office: 716 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603
Lawrence Office: 832 Pennsylvania St., Suite 1005, Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 232-3266