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Find the Best Financial Advisors in Texas

Texas is a thriving state with a dynamic financial industry. It has a population of over 29 million people and a cost of living that is below the national average. From the diverse culture to the growing tech hubs in this state, residents have many opportunities for financial growth. To make the most of their finances, it would be beneficial for individuals, families, and businesses in Texas to work with trusted financial advisors. Fortunately, WiserAdvisor evaluates professionals for their years of experience, compensation methods (Fee-only and Fee-Based), and clean records with FINRA and the SEC. By using WiserAdvisor's financial advisor and advisory firm directory, individuals in Texas can find a financial advisor who can provide tailored solutions for various financial matters, such as retirement planning, investment planning, wealth management, financial planning, estate planning, and more, to meet their financial needs.

Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Texas

Last Updated - July 15, 2025

Texas has 26 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in Texas have an average of 25 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Texas mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Texas.

List of Qualified Financial Advisors in Texas

Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Chris McNeal
CFS
PREMIER INVESTMENTS & WEALTH MANAGEMENT
5601 Executive Dr Suite 500,
Irving, TX 75038
16 Years $700,000,000 $0 Fee-Based
Courtney Leffall
CFP®
LX PARKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT
300 East Davis Street,
Suite 112,
McKinney, TX 75071
18 Years Not Specified $200,000 Fee-Based
Doug Gibson
LUTCF®
SMART GROUP HOUSTON
4801 Woodway Dr,
Suite 305W,
Houston, TX 77056
18 Years $350,000,000 $250,000 Fee-Based
George Cattat
FOUR OAKS FINANCIAL LLC
180 State Street, Suite 225,
Southlake, TX 76092
25 Years $35,000,000 $100,000 Fee-Based
Jeff Rhame
CFP®
RHAME & GORRELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
1330 lake robbins dr,
suite 360,
The Woodlands, TX 77380
27 Years $806,678,903 $500,000 Fee-Only
Jerry McIlhon
Investment Advisor
BECK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
2009 South Capital of TX Hwy #200,
Austin, TX 78746
33 Years $135,000,000 $250,000 Fee-Based
Scott Portlock
CFP®, CLU®
GLOBAL WEALTH ADVISORS
500 N Loop 1604 E.,
Suite 250,
San Antonio, TX 78232
21 Years Not Specified $250,000 Fee-Based
Benjamin Hooper
CFP®, CIMA®, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®
COMAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
2967 Oak Run Parkway,
Suite 505 #11,
New Braunfels, TX 78132
16 Years Not Specified $250,000 Fee-Only
David Nash
CFP®, CFA®
MAGISTER WEALTH
64 Spring Lake Drive,
San Antonio, TX 78248
12 Years $9,600,000 $300,000 Fee-Only
James Enriquez
MST, CFP®, EA, CRPC®, AAMS®
STRATEGIC INSIGHTS FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP
3008 N McColl Rd, Suite A,
McAllen, TX 78501
Not Disclosed Not Specified $0 Fee-Based
Justin Hall
CFP®
GOOD LIFE ASSET STRATEGIES, LLC
1401 Jones Street,
Suite 210,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
8 Years Not Specified $200,000 Fee-Only
Michelle Vargas
CFP®
WAYMAKER FINANCIAL PLANNING
1751 River Run Suite 200,
Fort Worth, TX 76107
9 Years Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Only
Zach Allen
DISCIPLINED ADVISORS GROUP
17177 Preston Road,
Suite 360,
Dallas, TX 75248
60 Years $5,000,000,000 $100,000 Fee-Based
J.K. Financial, Inc. John Kvale
CFP®, CFA®
J.K. FINANCIAL, INC.
8222 Douglas Avenue,
Suite 590,
Dallas, TX 75225
37 Years $175,000,000 $1,000,000 Fee-Only
The Wealth Consulting Group
CFP®
5000 Plaza on the Lake, Suite 130,
Austin, TX 78746
30 Years Not Specified $250,000 Fee-Based
Glen Smith
CFP®, CRPC®
GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
2910 Lakeside Village Blvd,
Flower Mound, TX 75022
20 Years Not Specified $1,000,000 Fee-Only
Dash Investments
4849 Greenville Avenue,
Ste 100,
Dallas, TX 75206
25 Years $650,000,000 Not Specified Fee-Only
Financial Reserve
4100 Alpha Road Suite 464,
Dallas, TX 75244
17 Years $900,000,000 $50,000 Fee-Based
Wealth Consulting Group
AIF®
13310 University Blvd,
Suite 240,
Sugar Land, TX 77479
37 Years Not Specified $250,000 Fee-Based
BentOak Capital
201 Fort Worth Hwy,
Weatherford, TX 76086
49 Years Not Specified $500,000 Fee-Only
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC
13727 Noel Road Tower 2,
Suite 1075,
Dallas, TX 75240
1600 Highway 6,
Sugar Land, TX 77478
19026 Ridgewood Parkway,
San Antonio, TX 78259
777 North Eldridge Parkway,
Houston, TX 77079
1331 Gemini Avenue,
Houston, TX 77058
Not Disclosed $205,600,000,000 Not Specified Fee-Only
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC
1111 West 6th Street, Building B,
Suite 310,
Austin, TX 78703
Not Disclosed $270,770,414,647 Not Specified Fee-Only

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Qualifications CRD# 5440343
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 7, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 5601 Executive Dr Suite 500,
Irving,
TX
75038
Phone Number 214-550-9910

With nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Chris has dedicated his career to helping individuals, families, and small businesses pursue financial freedom through comprehensive financial planning. Chris provides personalized strategies that helps instill confidence and help his clients navigate the challenges along their financial journey. Whether he is teaching retirement courses or educating his clients on market risk, longevity, inflation, and retirement income strategies, Chris's passion for providing financial education plays an important role in his planning process. Chris started his career as a consultant to other financial advisors in 2006. His years of experience helping advisors build out retirement plans and his love of working with people led him to becoming a Wealth Advisor. Chris currently holds his Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 registrations with LPL Financial as well as his Life and Health Insurance Licenses. Chris is committed to giving back to his community. He is the Vice President of the Grapevine/Colleyville Youth Football Organization. Chris is also a part of the leadership group for the Colleyville Rotary Club and is a Paul Harris Fellow for Rotary International. Chris grew up in Denver, CO where he attended Parks College. He married his High School Sweetheart, Danielle, in 2006. They currently reside in Colleyville, TX with their three children. When he is not working with clients or volunteering in the community, Chris enjoys spending time with his family and friends on the lake, camping, and attending his kids' sporting events. He is currently coaching football for his two sons.

About Premier Investments & Wealth Management

Premier Investments & Wealth Management

Premier Investments & Wealth Management (formerly Financial Seminars, Inc.) is a financial services organization that was established in 1989. Our goal is to provide our clients, who are in need of financial services, a comprehensive approach to financial management. Through LPL Financial, our financial professionals may offer services through several select investment companies, yet have the flexibility to utilize other quality companies in the financial industry. We would like to assist you in pursuing your financial goals today and in the future.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 5211412
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 300 East Davis Street,
Suite 112,
McKinney,
TX
75071
Phone Number 972-363-4626

Before founding LX Parker I served as a wealth manager and private banker at some of the top firms in the industry including: Silicon Valley Bank, Bank of America, USAA, and Ameriprise Financial. I also worked for $300B+ asset management firm, Dimensional Fund Advisors, where I was mentored by the co-CEO. As a CFP® professional, I am required to complete rigorous testing, experience, ethics and continuing education requirements covering investments, retirement, insurance, tax and estate planning. I am bound by the CFP Board's Code of Ethics and am required to put client's interest ahead of my own at all times. I graduated cum laude from Lehigh University at age 20 while pursuing a double major in Finance and Marketing and a double minor in Entrepreneurship and Music Business. I earned my MBA from the University of Texas at Austin where I received the Dean's Leadership Award and was the Inaugural Texas Venture Labs Scholar. On the weekend I recharge my batteries in East Texas at LX Parker Ranch where we use regenerative farming practices to sustainably grow organic hay and grass fed beef on the very land where my ancestors were once enslaved. If I'm not at the ranch, then I'm at church playing the piano for Sunday service.' I met my wife, Christy, at a church summer camp when we were 12 years old. I had a crush on her and she didn't like me. Fast forward, we have been married for over 13 years. We have three wonderful sons Logan (5), Xavier (2) and Parker (infant). LX Parker... See what I did there ;-). If you made it this far you should go ahead and schedule a complimentary consultation.

About LX Parker Wealth Management

LX Parker Wealth Management

In 2022 Business Insider rated our founder, Courtney Leffall, as one of the Top 7 Private Bankers in America Under 40. In 2023 when his prior firm, Silicon Valley Bank, collapsed he recognized that the best way to protect and serve clients going forward was to launch independent firm, LX Parker Wealth Management. We are an independently owned and operated boutique wealth management firm dedicated to helping our clients retire early and successfully through sound investment management and comprehensive financial planning.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 5626771
Firm CRD# 29087
Series 6, 7, 63, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 4801 Woodway Dr,
Suite 305W,
Houston,
TX
77056
Phone Number 832-731-7619

Doug Gibson has helped countless individuals and business owners navigate the many challenges investors face daily. His philosophy is simple, have a plan, and play it S.A.F.E. The S.A.F.E investment philosophy is simple, the market is unpredictable but by having a disciplined approach and focusing on the factors we CAN control, we can significantly improve the ability for clients to achieve their goals. Those factors are Strategy, Allocation, Fees, and Expenses. Adhering to this philosophy along with a tax centric, comprehensive financial plan, his clients have total transparency, and a vital understanding of their financial objectives. By putting the needs of his clients first and using the S.A.F.E investing philosophy he pioneered, his clients not only understand the implications of financial decisions but can make the ones that will have a positive impact on their financial future.

About SMART Group Houston

SMART Group Houston

SMART Group Houston is not your ordinary Financial Services firm. Most firms are transactional, focusing strictly on the accumulation of assets using arbitrary risk/reward criteria to select financial products. In our experience taking on additional risk will not necessarily yield greater returns. We approach our clients finances from a broader perspective. We focus not just on accumulating wealth but protecting it as well. We focus not just on your immediate needs, but how each piece fits in within your entire financial strategy. Our approach enables us to identify opportunities that other firms may, and usually do, overlook. We look for ways to make your money work harder for you in ways that you might never have imagined. We have found that many common investment strategies seriously underestimate the challenges facing you as you transition into other phases of your financial journey. Ultimately, we strive to give each client the opportunity to spend less time worrying about their portfolio and wondering whether your money will be enough to give you the financial freedom you expect. We do this, not through unrealistically optimistic and risky investments, but through a comprehensive strategy that outlines the ideal path to your financial success. In our view, taxes remain one of the biggest risks to wealth creation and accumulation. Every dollar is taxed in 4 ways, when you EARN it, when you GROW it, when you SPEND it, and when you PASS AWAY. At SMART Group, we won't file last years tax returns, but we will do your FUTURE tax returns by providing you with custom strategies designed to help you save taxes in each of the 4 phases of taxation. Our team of licensed CFP's and CPA's will help guide you throughout each step of your financial journey.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 3073307
Firm CRD# 297287
Series 6, 7, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Based on Assets


Office Location 180 State Street, Suite 225,
Southlake,
TX
76092
Phone Number 727-272-7249

As an Investment Strategist, over the past 20 years George serves as his client's personal wealth manager by effectively managing all aspects of their financial affairs through the seamless integration and coordination of their investment, financial, tax and estate plans. He currently holds his Series 7, 63, 65 securities registrations. He is also a licensed Texas & Florida life and health insurance agent. Before founding Four Oaks Financial, LLC, he was a Vice President, Sr. Account Executive with Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he held investment positions with Fidelity Investments Institutional Services, Evergreen Investments and MetLife. He earned his BS in management and finance, minoring in accounting at St. John Fisher College. George lives in Lantana and loves spending time with his wife Rebecca and three children.

About Four Oaks Financial LLC

Four Oaks Financial LLC

When collaborating with my office, you'll discover that our approach strives to strike a harmonious balance between your immediate income needs and your long-term wealth-building aspirations. We take into careful consideration your investment objectives, risk tolerance, tax considerations, family dynamics, and philanthropic aspirations. Upon thorough examination of your objectives and a comprehensive understanding of your current financial landscape, I collaborate with you to formulate actionable recommendations, solutions, and strategies. Once a plan is established, we commence the implementation of these actions and strategies. I continually monitor the performance, risk profile, investment style, and management of your investments and strategies. Regular communication is essential, and I ensure ongoing discussions to assess results, address any concerns, and provide answers to your questions, offering you peace of mind throughout our journey together.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 2516452
Firm CRD# 283027

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 1330 lake robbins dr,
suite 360,
The Woodlands,
TX
77380
Phone Number 832-789-1100

Jeff Rhame is one of the founders and President of Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management. Jeffs vision for starting Rhame & Gorrell was to deliver wealth management services and investment strategies typically available at the highest levels of wealth. Today, clients benefit from these sophisticated financial services, targeted to meet their unique needs. Jeff leads a team of investment specialists that develop asset allocation strategies for high-net worth families. They seek out the most appropriate investment ingredients and then construct portfolios to meet our clients goals from income generation and capital preservation to tax-efficiency and growth.

About Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management

Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management

At Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management, we have built a firm for the future of financial planning, with the tools, research, resources, and talent that you deserve. We are local financial advisors in The Woodlands, providing Wealth Management, Investment Management, Financial Planning, Tax, and Retirement Planning. Because of our dedication to getting to know our clients better, we're able to be more effective in creating a plan that helps you achieve your goals. We thrive on the relationships we build and establish a foundation of transparency and trust. Contact us for all of your investment and wealth management needs in The Woodlands.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 1730924
Firm CRD# 152705
Series 6, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Based on Assets


Office Location 2009 South Capital of TX Hwy #200,
Austin,
TX
78746
Phone Number 512-345-6789

Jerry serves as an investment advisor at Beck Capital Management (BCM), guiding his clients to their appropriate portfolio type, as well as providing a financial plan that will keep them on track to meet their goals. Jerry joined Frank Beck and his predecessor company, Capital Financial Group, in 1997. Prior to joining Frank, he spent 11 years in the financial services industry. First, managing his own insurance agency, and then as the Area Director of the city of Austins Deferred Compensation Plan. The transition to BCM allowed him to continue serving his client base by shifting the focus to their post-retirement investment and planning needs. At BCM, we employ an investment philosophy based on Sector Rotation, a strategy that allows us to focus on specific industries while avoiding the sectors of the market that are out of favor. This stands in direct contrast to the cookie-cutter approach of investing in a basket of mutual funds and/or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The portfolios at BCM are custom-tailored to the individual and are aligned with their specific tolerances to risk and volatility. All investment decisions are made in-house, which avoids the typical layering of investment fees. There is no doubt that next to marrying his lovely bride of 23 years, Janet, this was easily the best decision he ever made. Besides spending time with Janet and his five grandchildren, Jerry loves exploring the Austin culinary scene and a good round of golf when he can fit one in.

About Beck Capital Management LLC

Beck Capital Management LLC

Jerry McIlhon is a registered investment advisor who is a 29 year veteran in the financial industry. Fee-based RIA, provides wealth consultant and investment advisory services. Click on our website to view our investment philosophy and personnel.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses


Qualifications CRD# 2639917
Firm CRD# 8032
Series 7, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 500 N Loop 1604 E.,
Suite 250,
San Antonio,
TX
78232
Phone Number 210-625-5544

Bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial services with him, Scott Portlock joined Global Wealth Advisors in 2023. Serving clients in the San Antonio office as a wealth advisor, he previously spent 12 years as a senior financial consultant with Business Financial Group (BFG) in their individual financial consulting department. During the 14 years prior to BFG, he served as a financial advisor, with 5 years at Merrill Lynch and the remainder with independent financial planning firms in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Scott received a Bachelor of Science in business administration in accounting from Georgetown University where he also ran track as a scholarship athlete. He went on to earn an MBA in finance from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Scott holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification which is awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations with Commonwealth Financial Network®, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. He is life, health, and variable insurance licensed and is a Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®).

About Global Wealth Advisors

Global Wealth Advisors

Global Wealth Advisors is an independent financial planning and investment management firm. We help people reach their goals by never losing sight of our planning strategy and process. As independent financial advisors, we offer our clients the resources and flexibility to simplify their financial life and help them reach their objectives. An important part of GWA's 3P Approach© to planning is working with our clients' other trusted advisors like CPAs, insurance agents, and attorneys, in a collaborative team effort. Like fitting a puzzle together, we help clients put the pieces of their financial life together so they feel secure in knowing their financial matters are in order.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 5679845
Firm CRD# 309352

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 2967 Oak Run Parkway,
Suite 505 #11,
New Braunfels,
TX
78132
Phone Number 830-500-5100

Benjamin founded Comal Wealth Management in 2020 with a focus on delivering a high-touch client experience. Benjamin is a Certified Financial PlannerTM practitioner with over 16 years of wealth management experience. He services clients in the New Braunfels, TX community who are approaching retirement. Benjamin is a retirement and tax planning expert. He is passionate about helping you find your unique path to a successful retirement and helping you maintain your desired lifestyle once retired. Prior to Comal Wealth Management, Benjamin spent 11 years working for USAA as a financial advisor and wealth manager. In 2013, he was one of the youngest advisors promoted to Wealth Manager and was tasked with leading the Wealth Management offering in El Paso, TX. After 3 years in El Paso, he joined the Austin, TX Wealth Management team to serve the Central Texas community. Previously, he earned his undergraduate degree in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University, which is widely considered the top program in the country. In addition, he earned his MBA from Colorado State University. He is a born-and-raised Texan and has called New Braunfels, TX home since 2018. In his free time, he loves to travel with his wife Brooke, preferably somewhere with beaches and palm trees. He offers a free Retirement Readiness Review for prospective clients.

About Comal Wealth Management

Comal Wealth Management

Comal Wealth Management is a modern wealth management and financial planning firm based in New Braunfels, TX. We serve clients that are approaching retirement, value expert advice and have diligently invested $500,000+ towards retirement. Our aim is to help you save time, invest wisely, reduce taxes and retire successfully. We offer a free Retirement Readiness Review for prospective clients. FEE ONLY - As a fee-only financial advisor, we are compensated solely by the client, without receiving commissions or other incentives from financial product providers, ensuring unbiased financial advice tailored to our client's needs. FIDUCIARY - As a fiduciary financial advisor, we are ethically and legally bound to act in our clients' best interest. We provide advice based on what we believe to be in the best long-term interest of our clients. PREMIER SERVICE: As advisors, we have a responsibility to not only react to our clients needs, but to proactively communicate and deliver an incredible experience overall. We are committed to service of the highest tier, without exception. VALUE-DRIVEN: The pursuit of financial value should be relentless, and we strive constantly to identify multiple areas of financial gain for our clients. Because investment portfolios are not the sole driver of financial rewards, we seek to identify measurable value beyond investment returns for optimal success and goal attainment.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management


Qualifications CRD# 5882986
Firm CRD# 170829
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 64 Spring Lake Drive,
San Antonio,
TX
78248
Phone Number 210-251-4993

David is the founder of Magister Wealth and the visionary behind the firm's unique approach to delivering holistic, integrated financial planning solutions. He is described by those who know him as a 'fixer', 'life coach' and mentor who asks the hard questions many other advisors are afraid to ask. An avid student of the markets with a passion for economics, philosophy and psychology, David is a natural problem solver and accomplished teacher. He applies his keen analytical skills in an effort to deliver a truly comprehensive approach to solving his client's most pressing financial challenges. David graduated with a Bachelor of Science from George Mason University and completed his Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University's Institute of Finance. He is a CFA® Charterholder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional. David served as the 2017 Chairman and 2016 President of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) chapter of San Antonio and South Texas. For over 20 years, David pursued his passion for music as an instrumentalist, conductor and educator. As a professional trombone player, he was a semi-finalist in major orchestra auditions. David's students received scholarships to some of the best conservatories in the world including Juilliard and the New England Conservatories. David enjoys bike riding and swimming. He resides in San Antonio with his wife Ellyn and daughters Sylvia and Emily.

About Magister Wealth

Magister Wealth

Magister is a unique financial advisory firm. We educate and empower our clients to make prudent decisions about their personal wealth and business finances. Welcome to Financial Mentorship.SM

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 5847307
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 3008 N McColl Rd, Suite A,
McAllen,
TX
78501
Phone Number 956-709-2029

James Enriquez is a dedicated Financial Advisor with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. Holding credentials such as a Master of Science in Taxation (MST), Enrolled Agent (EA), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), James has built a career grounded in a desire to help people achieve their financial dreams. His favorite part of the job is witnessing the successful realization of a financial plan, seeing the tangible results of planning and strategic execution. James' commitment to his role as a Financial Advisor is evident in the care and precision with which he approaches each client's unique situation.

About Strategic Insights Financial Planning Group

Strategic Insights Financial Planning Group

The financial landscape is complex, yet filled with opportunities. At Strategic Insight Financial Planning Group, we strive to bring clarity to this complexity, guiding you to make informed decisions that align with your financial goals. We go beyond one-size-fits-all solutions. Our services are tailored to your unique life situation, providing a customized roadmap that addresses your needs, from tax planning and retirement strategies to estate planning and investment management. Consider us your partners. We proactively monitor your financial health, adapting strategies as your life evolves and ensuring you are always on the best path to achieve your goals. Understanding your finances empowers you to make better decisions. We provide the insights and knowledge you need to feel confident about your financial future. Our goal is to make you feel valued, understood, and confident in your financial decisions.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Money Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management


Qualifications CRD# 6599260
Firm CRD# 165613
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 1401 Jones Street,
Suite 210,
Fort Worth,
TX
76102
Phone Number 817-864-8560

Justin Hall came into the Investment Advisory business because of his deep passion for helping others. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Abilene Christian University, and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Before joining Good Life, Justin was Vice-President of Operations for one of the family businesses, overseeing 50 employees on a daily basis. Justin is active in the Ft. Worth community, serving on the Finance Committee and heading up the Investment Committee for the Girl Scouts of Texas and Oklahoma Plains. His passion is individual, holistic financial planning and retirement planning.

About Good Life Asset Strategies, LLC

Good Life Asset Strategies, LLC

Good Life Asset Strategies advisors are fee-only financial planners who have a duty to place your interests above all others. Our firm offers the personal attention and expertise you need to truly live the good life. We provide financial planning, investing, and retirement strategies you can trust.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 2441702
Firm CRD# 308177

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Hourly, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 1751 River Run Suite 200,
Fort Worth,
TX
76107
Phone Number 817-935-0825

Michelle Vargas, Certified Financial Planner is the President of Waymaker Financial Planning, a Fee-Only planning and investment management firm in Fort Worth, Texas. She focuses on helping Christian women make smart money decisions, especially those in transition to retirement, widowhood, and managing wealth for the first time. Her goal is to help all clients successfully navigate their financial life so that they will be worry free and spend more time doing what they love. After earning a degree in Finance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1990, she moved to Orlando, Florida and started her career with Harcourt Brace Publishing. Her journey into personal finance began when she enrolled in her 401K and wanted to learn about additional options to plan for retirement. Not many advisors were willing to help her with her 401K choices, and none offered a written financial plan. In 1994 she left Harcourt Brace Publishing and became licensed to work as a Financial Advisor. In 1998, she completed the rigorous education and experience requirements to become a CFP. With over 9 years of professional experience as a financial advisor, she daily strives to make the complex simple when advising clients. She often remembers what the experience was like when she was young and looking for an advisor. This memory enables her to be sensitive and patient in all of her interactions. Education is also an important component of her practice, and she has been quoted by CBS News, Yahoo Finance, and MSN. She and her husband live in Fort Worth, and they have an amazing son Andrew. He is a Young Steinway Artist in graduate school at Texas Christian University. When her son was younger, she was very active in the homeschool community and served as a director, teacher, and support group leader. Her proudest accomplishments are persevering in homeschooling through high school and founding Waymaker Financial Planning. In her spare time, she enjoys walking through the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens to get inspired to make her own garden more beautiful. Spring is her favorite time of year and she loves exploring backroads filled with beautiful fields of Texas Bluebonnets. Occasionally, when her adventurous side kicks in, she goes white water rafting - with an experienced guide, of course!

About Waymaker Financial Planning

Waymaker Financial Planning

Waymaker Financial Planning serves Christian women in all seasons of their lives. We also work with Christian men who are looking for a trusted female CFP so that their wives can begin to learn about family finances now instead of later in a time of grief. We work as Fiduciaries at all times and are Fee-Only Advisors. Our practice is mostly virtual, but we are available for in-person meetings as needed.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Investment Advice & Management


Qualifications CRD# 5059261
Firm CRD# 105644
Series 7, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Based on Assets


Office Location 17177 Preston Road,
Suite 360,
Dallas,
TX
75248
Phone Number 214-545-3305

Zach Allen is a partner of Disciplined Advisors Group (DAG). He is responsible for overseeing day to day operations, service, and cultivating relationships in the community and business arenas in the Dallas, TX branch of DAG. Zach began his career in financial services in 2000 as an intern for Morgan Stanley's trading department in New York City. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001 with a degree in Economics, Zach earned his law degree from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. While in law school Zach focused on estate planning by working for Bank of America's trust department in Dallas, TX and with the estate planning firm of Ambler and Keenan in Denver, CO. After passing the Colorado State Bar, Zach joined Banc of America Investment Services as a financial adviser in Scottsdale, AZ. In 2009, Zach decided to return to his roots in Dallas and worked for Chase Investment Services as a financial adviser before completing his long term goal of joining DAG to work with his father and Stubbs. Like his father and Stubbs, Zach is committed to the community and most notably was as a committee member for the Fiesta Bowl in Scottsdale , AZ. Zach is an avid golfer and overall sports enthusiast. His is also a proud owner of a chocolate Labrador Retriever.

About Disciplined Advisors Group

Disciplined Advisors Group

We're here to help you achieve your financial goals, manage your money and ultimately, better your life. Unlike many other investment firms that use a cookie-cutter financial plan for all their investors, we apply our Purpose-Based Asset Management approach. By creating separate compartments for each investor's multiple purposes, we create a structure that allows for a prudent, less emotional investment decision-making process. We believe that markets are efficient and investment returns are determined by asset allocation and the passage of time, not by manager selection or market timing. We are focused on your security and work tirelessly toward one goal: help you achieve financial peace of mind. As a boutique money management firm, we offer you a service that is personal, private and exclusive. We know you can go many places for financial advice, but the clients of Disciplined Advisors Group benefit from the more than six decades of investment experience in which we are backed. As an independent advisory group, our advice is not influenced by a corporate parent and we are free to choose the right solutions for you. At Disciplined Advisors Group - trust, commitment and caring make up the foundation that provides services to our clients.


Qualifications CRD# 2047457
Firm CRD# 114929

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only


Office Location 8222 Douglas Avenue,
Suite 590,
Dallas,
TX
75225
Phone Number 214-706-4300

John A. Kvale CFA, CFP, is the founder of J.K. Financial, Inc. and with 29 years of industry experience is currently the president of J.K.Financial, a fee only total financial planning. J.K. Financial specializes in total concierge financial planning and wealth management. The company has a global presence, serving individual and institutional clients across the United States as well as multiple clients residing in foreign countries.
For more information and updates from John, visit his blog at http://www.street-cents.com/ .

About J.K. Financial, Inc.

J.K. Financial, Inc.

J.K. Financial, Inc. is a Fee Only, Financial Planning and Wealth Management firm that acts as a fiduciary for clients. The firm's founder, John A. Kvale is a CFA Charter holder, and CFP designee, with 18 years of experience. Incorporated in 1995, with the sole purpose of financial advisory services, J.K. Financial, Inc. is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm specializes in investment management, and proactively selects individual equities, ETFs, low cost mutual funds, and individual bonds for client portfolios, on a fully discretionary basis. J.K. Financial, Inc does not accept commissions, soft dollars, or order flow rebates. Members of the firm strictly adhere to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics. The firm currently accepts new clients, with investable assets of $1,000,000 or more.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications Firm CRD# 173194
Series 7, 63

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 5000 Plaza on the Lake, Suite 130,
Austin,
TX
78746
Phone Number 512-256-3430

About The Wealth Consulting Group

The Wealth Consulting Group

At WCG, we believe that wealth management is achieved through a process-driven approach focused on protecting and managing all aspects of your family's wealth. Our core strategy revolves around comprehensive planning, prioritizing your interests by integrating important tax, risk management, asset management, estate, and philanthropic goals in every decision and action. For owners of privately held businesses, we conduct a thorough analysis to determine the effect business ownership has on your personal wealth. Just as a business employs a CFO to coordinate the many aspects of its finances, WCG specializes in developing coordinated strategies and customized, tax-efficient solutions for individuals. As your Personal CFO, our mission is to bring a comprehensive range of wealth management services that utilize our resources and expertise to address your unique/intricate financial needs. We collaborate with your existing professional advisors to ensure seamless integration and alignment of your financial strategies. Our goal is to provide you with the expertise and resources needed to effectively manage and grow your wealth, with your best interest at the forefront of everything we do. Our services focus on the following areas: - Financial Planning - Insurance Planning - Business Success Planning - Retirement Income Planning - Estate & Legacy Planning - Investment Management - Philanthropic/Charitable Giving - Education Planning - Trust Services - Tax Strategies *Tax services are not offered by The Wealth Consulting Group, WCG Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial or affiliated advisors. **LPL Financial Representatives offer access to Trust Services through The Private Trust Company N.A., an affiliate of LPL Financial

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 4801922
Firm CRD# 315934
Series 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 2910 Lakeside Village Blvd,
Flower Mound,
TX
75022
Phone Number 469-212-8072

About GDS Wealth Management

GDS Wealth Management

At GDS Wealth Management, our goal is to provide clients with highly personalized and attentive financial advice, coaching, and administrative support. Our experienced team of local financial planners is proud to offer the families and individuals we serve both the credentialed guidance and expertise needed to help you reach your lifelong financial goals. Helping manage your wealth is highly personal, and we take this task very seriously. As investment advisor representatives, we work alongside you, focusing not only on the management of your finances but also the role these decisions play in the grander scheme of things. We strategically formulate investing services for high net worth into your plans and goals, taking careful consideration at each step to ensure you're happy with the plan. At any point along the way, changing or fine-tuning the investment strategy to better accommodate your goals is always your choice.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Money Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management


Qualifications Firm CRD# 135281

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only


Office Location 4849 Greenville Avenue,
Ste 100,
Dallas,
TX
75206
Phone Number 469-915-4786

About Dash Investments

Dash Investments

Ranked "TOP ADVISOR 2024" by Forbes, Newsweek, USA Today, and Rated 5 Stars on Google Reviews. For 20+ years, we have provided expert Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Tax, and Estate Planning services. Dash is a fee-only Independent Fiduciary Investment firm. Client portfolios are personally overseen by our Executive Investment Committee, a team with over 50 years of combined experience. Heading the committee is Founder & Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Dash. Mr. Dash graduated from the University of Southern California in Finance and has also completed numerous Executive Programs at both Harvard Business School and Columbia Business School covering Corporate Restructuring, Financial Analysis, and Valuation. Our Philosophy is that each client deserves individual attention and proactive service. We want to be a partner in your success. Google Reviews Read articles by Jonathan Dash

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Estate Planning & Trusts


Qualifications CRD# 5405451
Firm CRD# 39543
Series 7, 24, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Based on Assets


Office Location 4100 Alpha Road Suite 464,
Dallas,
TX
75244
Phone Number 469-778-4592

About Financial Reserve

Financial Reserve

We work with our clients to build and preserve wealth and enhance their quality of life. Our dedicated team delivers a unique, comprehensive program specifically designed for each client. Every day we combine long-term vision with short-term focus to help you achieve resounding success.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 8, 9, 10, 24, 63, 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 13310 University Blvd,
Suite 240,
Sugar Land,
TX
77479
Phone Number 281-491-2800

About Wealth Consulting Group

Wealth Consulting Group

Our first priority is helping you take care of yourself and your family or business. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. That cornerstone of open and honest communication allows us to deliver tailored, professional services designed to help our clients rise to their financial independence.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 6656223
Firm CRD# 173563

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 201 Fort Worth Hwy,
Weatherford,
TX
76086
Phone Number 817-550-6750

About BentOak Capital

BentOak Capital

At BentOak Capital, we work with people who are facing real life decisions. Whether it is retirement, selling a business, or navigating family dynamics, they come to us for clarity and a plan that actually fits.

We're an independent, fee-only firm, still owned and led by our founding family. No outside investors. No private equity backing. Just a team of professionals who are personally invested in doing what's right for the people we serve. That kind of personal commitment is what builds the long-term relationships our clients value most. Clients work with a team they know - advisors who stay involved, follow through, and take ownership at every step.

Our process is thoughtful and personalized. We take time to understand what matters most to you, then help you move forward on a path of confidence with a clear, practical plan aligned with your values and goals.

If that sounds like what you're looking for, we'd love to talk.

Our Locations:

Weatherford

201 Fort Worth Hwy
Weatherford, TX 76086

Fort Worth

5000 Overton Plaza Suite 110
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Lubbock

5107 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424

 

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications Firm CRD# 104510

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 13727 Noel Road Tower 2,
Suite 1075,
Dallas,
TX
75240
Phone Number 877-208-7414

Office Location 1600 Highway 6,
Suite 450,
Sugar Land,TX 77478
Phone Number 877-208-7414

Office Location 19026 Ridgewood Parkway,
Suite 316,
San Antonio,TX 78259
Phone Number 877-208-7414

Office Location 777 North Eldridge Parkway,
Suite 420,
Houston,TX 77079
Phone Number 877-208-7414

Office Location 1331 Gemini Avenue,
Suite 200-A,
Houston,TX 77058
Phone Number 877-208-7414

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.


Qualifications Firm CRD# 104510

Compensation/Fee Fee-Only, Based on Assets


Office Location 1111 West 6th Street, Building B,
Suite 310,
Austin,
TX
78703
Phone Number 877-208-7414

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent investment advisory firm as recognized by Barron's1 (September 2024, based on data within a 12-month period). With 143+ offices across the country and 1.3 million clients (as of September 30, 2024), we manage more than $300 billion in assets. 1.The Barron's 2024 Top 100 RIA Firms list, a ninth-year ranking of independent advisory firms, is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed by the firms, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning and other metrics. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Ranking awarded each September based on data within a 12-month period. Investor experience and returns are not considered.


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Top Financial Advisor Firms in Texas (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746
1166 1153 $749,622,475,396
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
FISHER INVESTMENTS
6500 International Pkwy, Ste 2050, Plano, TX 75093-8222
4065 360116 $298,729,428,900
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.
15935 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256
481 2923 $151,257,095,924
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
TPG GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC
301 Commerce Street, Suite 3300, Fort Worth, TX 76102
1036 158 $141,927,200,000
A percentage of AUM, Other (CARRIED INTEREST)
NB ALTERNATIVES ADVISERS LLC
325 North Saint Paul Street, Suite 4900, Dallas, TX 75201
319 827 $118,041,119,970
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
TPG CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
301 Commerce Street, Suite 3300, Fort Worth, TX 76102
361 102 $112,362,200,000
A percentage of AUM, Other (CARRIED INTEREST)
SIXTH STREET ADVISERS, LLC
2100 Mckinney Avenue, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75201
633 133 $70,981,471,684
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based, Other (CARRIED INTEREST)
ALM FIRST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
3800 Maple Avenue, Ste. 600, Dallas, TX 75219
21 217 $68,653,923,262
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
AMERICAN BEACON ADVISORS, INC.
220 East Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 1200, Irving, TX 75039-5500
27 61 $57,375,695,433
A percentage of AUM
BARROW HANLEY GLOBAL INVESTORS
2200 Ross Avenue, 31st Floor, Dallas, TX 75201-2761
100 268 $49,869,329,873
A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
1266 140425 $48,324,319,629
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
CATALYST STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS
6801 Parkwood Boulevard, Plano, TX 75024-7198
7 78 $44,680,083,373
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
3200 Olympus Blvd, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019
2478 131534 $41,695,726,722
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Other (SOLICITOR FEES)
HUDSON ADVISORS
6688 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75206
302 113 $36,791,155,843
Other (SEE ADV 2A, SECTION 5: FEES & COMPENSATION)
LONE STAR FUNDS
6688 North Central Expressway, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX 75206
25 37 $36,159,474,957
Other (SEE ADV 2A, SECTION 5A: FEES & COMPENSATION)

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