Top inheritance planning financial advisors in Fort Worth, 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.

You might need an inheritance planning advisor if you're preparing to manage assets passed down to you or navigating complex family financial dynamics. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook tax implications or mismanage asset distribution, which can lead to unintended financial consequences.

  • Federal and property tax insight. Since Texas has no state income tax but significant property taxes, ask how they balance these factors in your inheritance plan.
  • Family communication strategies. Inheritance often involves multiple heirs; check how they help facilitate clear, fair discussions to prevent conflicts.
  • Asset protection tactics. Confirm how they approach safeguarding inherited assets from creditors or future claims.
  • Long-term planning. Inheritance isn't just about immediate transfer; ask how they integrate it into your broader financial goals over time.

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Samuel S

Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Shelton Wealth Management, LLC

Samuel Shelton is a financial advisor at Shelton Wealth Management, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Shelton has been with Shelton Wealth Management since 2021. Shelton Wealth Management provides investment and wealth management, independent manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $323 million in assets and employs both active and passive strategies, including allocations to cryptocurrency-related ETFs and limited use of leveraged or inverse products.

Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive

Kara L

Series 63, Series 66

Ft Worth, TX

Edward Jones

Kara Lebanik is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft. Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Business ownership considerations Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Joshua P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Joshua Paigen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mark B

Series 63, Series 65

Fort Worth, TX

Purewater Capital, LLC

Mark Berry is a financial advisor with Purewater Capital, LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Purewater Capital Management LLC since 2012 and also works with Purewater Risk Management LLC, where he sells insurance products. Purewater Capital serves individuals, including high net worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and business entities by providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and recommendations of third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing both long- and short-term strategies under discretionary authority tailored to each client’s investment policy.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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David A

Series 63, Series 65

Ft. Worth, TX

Cetera

David Allred is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has operated his own CPA and wealth management firm since 2001 and has worked with Avantax in various capacities for over two decades. Outside of advisory work, he is an owner and sole proprietor of an independent insurance agency and provides tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive

Sean A

Series 66

Boulder, CO

Edward Jones

Sean Alexander is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Boulder, CO, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has prior experience in mortgage lending and residential mortgage companies, as well as a role at The Fitter and time at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Inheritance planning Founder/Business Owner

Steve S

CFP®

Eldersburg, MD

ABEL Financial Management Co.

Hi, I'm Steve. I've loved financial planning ever since I was a kid watching the ticker tape on CNBC as my mom, a homemaker learned about finances herself. I grew up in a very frugal household who taught me about working hard and saving for the future. My mother was a homemaker or "domestic engineer" as she calls it and my father was a federal employee. I was fortunate to be introduced to Rita Abel and become the owner of her small, family owned financial planning firm in 2019. Today we work with approximately 60 families. What makes us unique is our passion to be "accountability partner's" for our clients to ensure they take care of the important financial matters in their lives. We are part financial advisors and party financial therapists for our married couples but most importantly we are organized, proactive and have a passion for financial planning. Looking forward to meeting and if you want to know more, I encourage you to read our google reviews online. Just search "Abel Financial Reviews" in google.

Roth conversion strategy Early retirement planning General tax planning Inheritance planning Wealth management Retired Executive Military & Veterans Government Employee Biotech Professional Established Professionals Approaching retirement Retired

Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

Incline Village, NV

Merrill

Scott Macdonald is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the founder of the Special Needs Team. He has spent over thirty years focusing on the financial needs of disabled, special-needs, and elder-abuse victims and their families. Scott and his team specialize in wealth planning and investment management for Special Needs Trusts, court-supervised trusts, and probate investing for Conservatorships and Guardianships. They work closely with attorneys, caregivers, trustees, fiduciaries, benefits counselors, and other professionals to address the short- and long-term financial needs of their clients. Scott applies in-depth knowledge of the Uniform Prudent Investment Act, various state Probate Codes and Rules of Courts, and National Guardianship Standards. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University system. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a Senior Portfolio Manager who manages discretionary personalized and defined investment strategies. He has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for six consecutive years from 2020 through 2025. Scott is also a member of the Rotary Club of Tahoe Incline and is involved with the Society for disAbilities and the Tahoe Fire Helicopter Project. Outside of his professional work, Scott enjoys boating, fishing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family. He lives in Incline Village, Nevada, with his wife Meredith and their four children.

Planning for children with special needs Elder care planning General estate planning guidance Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Inheritance planning

Clayton D

Series 65

Sonoma, CA

Sonoma Wealth Advisors

Clayton Dunkle is a financial advisor at Fermata Advisors in Sonoma, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Sonoma Wealth Advisors and Enso Wealth Management, as well as experience outside the financial sector at Cline Family Cellar and Mule Head Growers. Fermata Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting primarily to individuals, small businesses, and plan fiduciaries. The firm employs a coaching-centered client relationship model and uses a combination of behavioral, charting, cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis to guide portfolio allocation.

General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business succession planning Inheritance planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Maris G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Seattle, WA

Mg Financial, Inc.

Maris Galins is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Mg Financial, Inc. Based in Seattle, WA, Galins has led the firm since 2008. Mg Financial, Inc. provides personalized financial planning and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation and utilizes SEI model portfolios and third-party money managers, emphasizing planning and adviser selection rather than direct portfolio management.

General retirement planning Inheritance planning Business Financial Management

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