Top inheritance planning financial advisors in Sugar Land, 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 inheritance planning help if you're managing a loved one's estate or preparing to pass assets to heirs. Without focused guidance, you risk overlooking tax impacts or legal details that can reduce what your beneficiaries receive.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Texas has no state income tax, ask how advisors plan around federal estate and gift taxes instead.
  • Property tax modeling. Texas property taxes can be high; confirm how advisors incorporate these into your inheritance strategy.
  • Multi-state considerations. If assets or heirs are outside Texas, check how advisors handle different state laws and taxes.
  • Heir communication. Effective inheritance planning often involves clear strategies for discussing plans with beneficiaries to avoid surprises.

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Scott F

Series 63, Series 66

Sugarland, TX

J.P. Morgan Securities

Scott Fogleman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Salient Capital L.P. and Bank of the West. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Carlos T

Series 66

Sugar Land, TX

LPL Financial

Carlos Torresdey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Houston Federal Credit Union in 2025, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2017 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios, research, and various technological tools.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Victor M

Series 65

Katy, TX

RWM Capital, LLC

Victor Morales Blandon is a Series 65-licensed advisor with RWM Capital, LLC, holding one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and several automotive-related companies. He also provides insurance planning services as an independent insurance agent. RWM Capital, LLC (Roberts Wealth Management) serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm uses tailored asset allocations with model portfolios and third-party advisers, supported by algorithmic tools and a multi-office structure managing approximately $222 million in assets.

General retirement planning Income planning Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Approaching retirement Retired
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Alex S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Sugar Land, TX

Edelman Financial Engines

Alex Shurin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. He has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2016 and is also involved in martial arts instruction and management at West Houston Shotokan Karate. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including planner-led wealth management, retirement income services, and online advice, using a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and discretion.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Johnathon B

Series 66

Sugar Land, TX

Cetera

Johnathon Bunch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 14 years and has operated (dba) 3 Mark Financial since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he provides insurance products and services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

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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