About Me

Paul Howard Rhodes has over 28 years of combined business management and financial services experience.  Prior to joining New York Life in 1988, he spent 10 years working in Management Information Services, Personnel and Retail Products/Sales and Service management in the agriculture industry.

Paul Howard Rhodes and Associates is grounded in assisting Clients with planning and securing their financial futures.  Paul holds the Certification in Long Term Care (CLTC) designation and he is a member of the American Society of Financial Services Professionals, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and, he is a qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table.  He continues to add to his professional knowledge and skill in order to be of maximum benefit to Clients, their businesses and their families.  Paul utilizes an extensive network of professional tax and estate planning attorneys and tax advisors for the benefit of our Clients.

Our Staff

Paul is a native of Sullivan County, Missouri, born and raised on the family farm in rural northern Missouri.  He graduated from Linn County R-1 High School, attended Platt Business College (St. Joseph, Mo.), and he is a veteran of the United States Air Force (1972-1978).  Paul and Sue married in 1972 and to this union 2 children and 5 grandchildren have been born.  Community service continues to be important to Paul: He is a member of the Maysville R-1 School Board; Charter member of the Maysville Area Chamber of Commerce; volunteer for the Maysville Ball Association (coach, umpire and organization officer); former Mayor of the City of Maysville, Mo. (2 terms).

Heather Whiteman has been in the Maysville area since 1981.  She and her husband, Rex, reside in Maysville with their 2 daughters.   Heather graduated as Valedictorian from Maysville High School and then obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri – Columbia.  After 6 years as a Design & Analysis Engineer and Engineering Manager, she became a key employee of Paul Howard Rhodes and Associates in the spring of 2001.  Heather assists Paul in case analysis and preparation, handling complex case issues as well as being responsible for the day-to-day business operations.  

Contact Paul and Heather to learn how the services of Paul Howard Rhodes and Associates can help you, your family and your business.