Top advisors focused on dentist in Louisiana

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're a dentist facing unique financial challenges like managing irregular income or planning for practice transitions, you need an advisor who understands these specific issues. Without this focus, it's easy to overlook how your profession's cash flow and career path affect your financial goals.

  • Practice cash flow insight. Look for advisors who consider how your income variability impacts budgeting and saving.
  • Dental practice transitions. Ask how they support buying, selling, or expanding your practice as part of your financial plan.
  • Debt management strategies. Confirm they address student loans and equipment financing in ways tailored to dental professionals.
  • Retirement planning nuances. Ensure they factor in your career timeline and potential buy-sell agreements when crafting retirement solutions.

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David C

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

LPL Financial

David Cade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions supported by an in-house Research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired

Gordon B

Series 66

Luling, LA

Edward Jones

Gordon Brown III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management General estate planning guidance Oil & Gas Engineering Professional
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William S

Series 63, Series 65

College Station, TX

Smith & Wyatt

William Soltow is a financial advisor at Smith & Wyatt with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Smith & Wyatt since 2022, following previous roles at CoreCap Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder of Frontier Wealth Management and acts as an independent insurance agent. Smith & Wyatt provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management using mutual funds and ETFs, with tailored strategies based on various analytical methods and client-specific objectives.

General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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John Z

Series 63, Series 66

Boca Raton, FL

Nfsg Corporation

John Zaffarano is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at NewBridge Securities Corporation since 2016, following a brief tenure at Newport Coast Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Digital Star Entertainment LLC, a music production and record label business, and Arqive AI LLC, a social media app and entertainment venture. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of investment strategies and frequently employs third-party asset managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Wealth management
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Richard M

Series 63

Fort Walton, FL

Cetera

Richard Martin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent over two decades with Avantax Advisory Services and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, Martin is the owner and sole proprietor of Martin & Pellegrin, CPAs, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions, utilizing a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party managed options.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement
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Ethan S

Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

Ethan Singer is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC and Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies, and offers a range of specialized investment programs and financial services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Dentist Executive Retired Established Professionals

Stephen B

CFP®

Charlotte, NC

Flat Fee Financial LLC

As a comprehensive financial planning firm we can assist you with your investment management, social security, debt management, budgeting, net-worth tracking, overall organization, tax planning, charitable planning, insurance review, and much more. As a flat fee firm we know the stock market isn't the only solution for your investment problems and love to brainstorm real estate, small business, private credit, and other alternative investment options that lead to the main goal. To improve your financial life and increase your net-worth. If you want a second set of eyes on your investments or financial decisions then feel free to give us a call and we'll talk through if we are a good fit for you. If not, then we will point you in the right direction.

Inherited wealth Student loan debt Dentist Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

James A

Series 63, Series 65

Augusta, GA

Merrill

James Adams is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor with Merrill for the past 27 years, helping clients achieve their individualized financial goals. Based in the Augusta, GA area, James and his team coordinate the financial affairs of individuals across the United States. His areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. James holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina System and a Master’s degree from the University of South Carolina System. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James and his wife Claudia live in Aiken, South Carolina. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boating, and golfing. He is also involved in the community as a board member of the United Way of the CSRA.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting Executive Dentist Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Paul N

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Paul Nelson is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Forvis Mazars LLP for six years. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and trustees or plan sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Business sale tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Dentist

David B

Series 66

Anchorage, AK

Edward Jones

David Balmer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anchorage, Alaska, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and also serves in the United States Air Force Reserve. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Military & Veterans Dentist Educators, Teachers, and Academics Engineering Professional
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