Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners in Dallas, 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 recently started or acquired a business in Dallas, you need an advisor who understands the unique financial challenges founders face. Without this insight, you might miss key opportunities to optimize your business and personal finances together. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex decisions with confidence.
- Business cash flow insight. Look for advisors who analyze your company's cash flow patterns to align your personal financial goals realistically.
- Exit and succession planning. Confirm how they approach planning for selling or passing on your business, not just day-to-day management.
- Tax impact awareness. Texas has no state income tax but significant property taxes; ask how they incorporate these into your overall tax strategy.
- Integrated personal and business advice. Ensure they consider your business and personal finances as interconnected, not separate silos.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David P
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Dallas, TX
Upspring Capital LLC
David Portnoy's 23 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® credentials equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Dallas, including business exit strategies and retirement plans tailored for entrepreneurs. As founder of Upspring Capital LLC, he offers an independent, high-net-worth focused approach with a 1.0% AUM fee, integrating fundamental and technical investment analyses to manage both personal and business finances effectively.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $3,147,552
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Anna C
CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65
Dallas, TX
Cetera
Anna Carlyle's 34 years of experience and CFP® and PFS™ credentials equip her to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Dallas, including retirement plans like SEP and solo 401k. Working with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary solutions, she provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing her from advisors with more traditional fee structures.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Christopher L
CFP®, Series 63
Dallas, TX
Leap Wealth Management
Christopher Leap brings 30 years of experience advising founders and business owners in Dallas, combining his CFP® certification with expertise in options and derivatives strategies. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates personal and business finances, distinguishing him with a broad investment approach including private equity and digital assets, suitable for clients seeking seasoned, independent guidance.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $841,704
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Richard S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Raymond James Financial
Richard Salmeron brings 35 years of experience advising founders and business owners in Dallas, with specialties in business succession planning and cash flow management. Affiliated with Raymond James Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee and hourly pricing, he combines integrated personal and business financial strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with less extensive firm resources or fee flexibility.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $700,796
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R. David S
Series 63, Series 65
Dallas, TX
Merrill
R. David Stallman Jr. brings 38 years of experience in wealth management and retirement planning, with a focus on founders and executives in Dallas, TX. His large-firm background at Merrill offers integrated advice on executive compensation, tax minimization, and family wealth strategies, distinguishing him through a comprehensive approach tailored to complex financial needs of business owners.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $860,085
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