At Cuba Financial Group, Clayton works alongside clients and advisors to support the firm’s commitment to thoughtful, personalized financial service. He joins the firm full-time after completing three summer internships with CFG, where he developed experience in client service, investment research, retirement planning, and the day-to-day operations of wealth management.
Clayton earned degrees in Finance and Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University, while triple minoring in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Business Law, before continuing his education through SEMO’s MBA program with a specialization in Financial Management. While at SEMO, he competed as an NCAA Division I Track & Field and Cross Country athlete, earning OVC All-Conference honors and contributing to a program that captured five Ohio Valley Conference championships. He worked his way through numerous leadership programs while on campus including the First Year Leadership Program, Emerging Leaders, and was nominated to serve as a Presidential Ambassador, Southeast's top student leadership organization. In 2023, Clayton’s leadership at Southeast culminated in an appointment by Governor Mike Parson to serve as the Student Representative to the SEMO Board of Governors. His additional university service included University Presidential appointments to the Budget Review, University Athletics, and Higher Learning Accreditation committees. Outside of Southeast, Clayton brings additional experience from the fintech industry and the United States Congress.
Outside of work, Clayton enjoys spending time with family and friends and staying active. He is involved in Southeast's St. John Henry Newman Center, a parishioner at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau, and serves on the Cape Area Community Foundation Board. He is passionate about giving back to the community that has played an important role in both his personal and professional life.