CFP®-certified advisors focused on doctor or medical professional 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 doctor or medical professional, you likely face unique financial challenges like managing student loans, irregular income, and planning for practice ownership. Without an advisor who understands these specifics, you might miss opportunities to align your financial plan with your career's unique cash flow and debt cycles.

CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help you navigate complex decisions with more confidence.

  • Practice ownership insight. Confirm they have recent experience advising clients on buying, selling, or partnering in medical practices, not just general small business advice.
  • Student loan strategy. Ask how they integrate loan repayment with your overall financial goals, ensuring debt management doesn't hinder your retirement or investment plans.
  • Income variability planning. Check how they handle fluctuating earnings common in medical careers, including budgeting and emergency fund recommendations.
  • Retirement plan options. Discuss which plans fit your practice structure and career stage, and why one might be better suited for you than others.

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

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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

Amanda F

Series 66

Lexington, NC

Edward Jones

Amanda Fleming is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was involved with several businesses including Max Travels, LLC, a travel agency she founded and where she designed vacations for clients, primarily family. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment programs and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Government Employee Public Service Employee

Myranda J

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Merrill

Myranda Johnson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She partners with busy professionals and families to build and transition wealth by understanding their goals, values, and vision for the future. Myranda crafts personalized strategies that integrate financial planning, investment management, banking, and lending solutions to support clients through every stage of wealth management, from building a strong foundation to navigating complex estate strategies. Her client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Women and Wealth, and Tax Minimization. Myranda works with rising and established executives and professionals with families, providing calm, strategic guidance aligned with their life goals. Myranda holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her High School Diploma from Geneva High School. In her personal time, she enjoys camping, hiking, reading, skiing, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Wealth management General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Executive Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Established Professionals Parents Women Professionals Women's Finance Married/Couples/Partners
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Ashley O

Series 66

Gretna, VA

11 Financial

Ashley Owens is a financial advisor at 11 Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CapFinancial Securities LLC, Benchmark Bank, Infinex Investments, and Securities America. Outside of her advisory role, Owens is a loan officer at Neighbors Bank. 11 Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and education services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory, offering tailored strategies that include both long-term allocations and more active approaches.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

RFG Advisory, LLC

Kevin Harper is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at RFG Advisory, LLC since 2015. He has previously worked with Private Client Services and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of LHP Capital LLC, where he assists with buying and managing commercial real estate. RFG Advisory is an enterprise registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, ERISA retirement plans, and other institutional clients. The firm combines active and passive investment strategies across various platforms and acts as a sub-adviser to a multi-ETF suite, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner Educators, Teachers, and Academics Doctor or Medical Professional Women Professionals
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David L

Series 66

Saint Louis, MO

Larson Financial Group, LLC

David Lochstampfor is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC in Saint Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Larson Financial Securities, LLC and Larson Financial Group, LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he assists his wife with evaluating and managing real estate investments, including flipping properties and handling financial analysis. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches, offers 3(38) and 3(21) pension consulting services, and uses AI-assisted tools alongside human review to support its advice.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Wealth management Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously worked at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through the FMAX managed-account platform with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing suitability reviews.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Her prior work includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center. She also maintains an independent insurance agency representing various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party sub-advisers through multiple account platforms.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2023. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and has experience outside finance with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by a proprietary equity market valuation model.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Wealth management Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Irving, TX

Raymond James Financial

Thomas Mcintire is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Irving, TX. His prior roles include positions at Cadent Capital, LLC, Insurance Planners & Advisors Group, and The Guardian Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Dallas Rotary Club Foundation, overseeing investments and supporting the foundation’s philanthropic efforts. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored strategies developed through client collaboration and supported by extensive research and asset-allocation analysis.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Hurst, TX

Leo Wealth, LLC

Jace Hart is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Leo Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of diversified ETF model portfolios and systematic single-stock models, utilizing sub-advisors and third-party managers to implement specialized strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Real estate investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Established Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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