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Emily Dixon has been with The Trust Company in Manhattan, KS, since 2021 and is dedicated to building meaningful, long-term relationships with the clients she serves. She holds a degree in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, reflecting her commitment to delivering thoughtful, comprehensive financial guidance.
Dixon began her career as a paraplanner, spending eight years supporting individuals and families through complex financial decisions and developing a strong technical foundation in financial planning analysis. She later expanded her expertise in charitable planning, advising donors on strategies aligned with their long-term goals and personal values. At The Trust Company, she applies and deepens this knowledge daily, helping clients structure meaningful gifts, evaluate tax-efficient giving vehicles, and integrate philanthropic intent into their broader estate and financial plans.
In addition to her planning and philanthropic work, Dixon provides strategic leadership in trust administration, overseeing the management of revocable and irrevocable trusts while ensuring fiduciary responsibilities are carried out with exceptional care and accuracy. She is dedicated to understanding each client’s priorities and supporting their long-term clarity, confidence, and impact through thoughtful, relationship-centered service.
800 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
785 537 7200
emilyd@thetrustco.com
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Emily Dixon
Vice President, Trust Officer, and Wealth Advisor
The Trust Company
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2018–2021
2021–Present
2020–2021
2021–2025
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2018–2020: Assistant Director of Planned Giving at Kansas State University Foundation
2020–2021: Senior Gift Planning Officer at Kansas State University Foundation
2018–2021
2021–2023: Trust Officer & Wealth Advisor at The Trust Company
2023–2025: Assistant Vice President, Trust Officer & Wealth Advisor at The Trust Company
2025–Present: Vice President at The Trust Company
2021–Present
Private Wealth Advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners
2020–2021
Lead Advisor at Empirical Wealth Management
2021–2025
Lead Advisor and Principal at Empirical Wealth Management since 2025
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“At this stage in my career, I’m not trying to impress clients with technical language. I’m focused on helping them make better decisions”
William Chan,
Modern Vision Planning, Sterling Mutuals Inc.
“A message is only as strong as the receiver’s ability to understand it. Good intent isn’t enough if the client can’t clearly see the benefits and trade-offs”
William Chan,
Modern Vision Planning, Sterling Mutuals Inc.