Jayson M. Thornton of THORNTON Advisor LLC was awarded as Missouri’s number one top-rated Financial Advisor for 2019 by Top Rated Local. Top Rated Local is a firm that analyzes the ratings and reviews from hundreds of verified sites online and then ranks businesses based on their overall rating score. This award is an acknowledgment of the superior level of customer service that Mr. Thornton provides as it directly reflects the reviews and ratings of his clients.

At just 36 years old, Thornton has built a firm dedicated to guiding overwhelmed individuals and small businesses to reach their financial goals. He says, “As a Financial Advisor, it’s my mission to defend and direct. I defend my clients' rights as taxpayers with tax compliance issues including preparation, audits, collections and appeals. And I direct my clients to reach their life goals with careful financial planning.”

Jayson Thornton is an accountant that is licensed both as a tax advisor and investment advisor. He earned his associate degree in accounting from St. Louis Community College and a bachelor's degree in 2006 from Missouri Valley College as an honors graduate.

Thornton has also received numerous accolades for his work. He's been recognized by the U.S. Department of Treasury for his "Outstanding Contributions" in tax counseling and he was voted one of the best accountants in the St. Louis metro area for both 2017 and 2019 by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. He was also honored as one of 20 outstanding African American professionals under the age of 40 by the St. Louis American Foundation.