CFP®-certified financial advisors in Brenham, TX

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you own property in Brenham or nearby, you need an advisor who understands how property taxes impact your overall financial picture, especially since Texas has no state income tax but significant property taxes. A common mistake is focusing only on federal taxes and overlooking how property and sales taxes affect your cash flow and long-term plans. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in comprehensive financial planning, including tax considerations.

  • Property tax modeling. Confirm how they incorporate property taxes into your budget and investment plans, not just federal tax rules.
  • Federal tax strategy. Ask how they optimize your tax situation given Texas’s unique tax structure.
  • Local market knowledge. Look for advisors familiar with Brenham’s real estate and economic environment to tailor your plan.
  • Long-term cash flow focus. Ensure they consider sales taxes and other local expenses that influence your spending and saving over time.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

Want help finding the right advisor?

Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.

Rachel N

Series 66

Brenham, TX

Edward Jones

Rachel Nordt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brenham, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009 in various capacities. In addition to her advisory role, she manages Nordt Three LLC, an entity created for a branch lease. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
user avatar

Paul C

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Brenham, TX

Fairbanks Financial Wealth Management

Paul Clark is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Fairbanks Financial Wealth Management in Brenham, TX, and has been with MitchellClark & Company since 1976. Fairbanks Financial Wealth Management advises individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable institutions, and business entities on investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a multi-manager, multi-style approach and integrates tax, insurance, and employee-benefit planning alongside investment advice.

Annuities Equity compensation tax strategy Concentrated stock management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
user avatar

Floyd R

Series 63

Brenham, TX

Morgan Stanley

Floyd Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 58 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a family real estate investment partnership in Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and serves a broad client base with extensive investment and financial services.

General estate planning guidance
user avatar

Greg H

Series 66

Houston, TX

Merrill

Greg Hassett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Houston, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
user avatar

Troy H

Series 66

Brenham, TX

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Troy Herrera is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he owns From Your Lens, a photo sharing service based in Brenham, TX. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across various custody platforms.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
user avatar

Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
user avatar

Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
user avatar

Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
user avatar

Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
user avatar

Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

Advisors focused on

People also searched

Popular in Brenham, TX

Find advisors by type

Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.

Find your advisor

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.

Advisor matching and referrals are provided by FinanceHQ LLC ("FHQ"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment adviser. We may be compensated by participating advisors. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

By using our service, you agree to the Warmer Terms of Service and FHQ Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge Warmer's Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ's ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")