Top cross-border / expatriate tax planning financial advisors in Texas
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 live in Texas but have financial ties abroad or plan to move internationally, you need an advisor who understands the complex tax rules that cross borders. Without this expertise, you risk costly mistakes like double taxation or missed treaty benefits.
- Federal and international tax focus. Since Texas has no state income tax, the advisors here emphasize federal tax rules and how they interact with foreign tax obligations.
- Property tax impact. Texas property taxes can be high; ask how they factor this into your overall tax and financial plan.
- Cross-border compliance. Confirm they can help with reporting requirements like FBAR and FATCA to avoid penalties.
- Multi-jurisdictional coordination. Look for advisors who coordinate with foreign tax professionals to align your global tax strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mark W
Series 63, Series 65
Houston, TX
Branson Fowlkes & Co Inc
Mark Wilson specializes in cross-border and expatriate tax planning, making him well-suited for clients in Texas with international financial ties. With 24 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients, he offers independent advice through Branson Fowkes Russell Inc, which manages $407 million with strategic asset allocation and diversification, charging a 1% annual fee on assets under management.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $2,230,793
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Daniel M
Series 66
San Antonio, TX
Merrill
Daniel Molina specializes in cross-border and expatriate tax planning, leveraging 17 years of experience and expertise in international wealth management and tax minimization, which suits clients with financial ties abroad in Texas. As a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners with a 1.10% AUM fee, offering bilingual support in English and Spanish, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Claire T
Series 65
Houston, TX
Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC
Claire Taylor specializes in cross-border and expatriate tax planning, making her well-suited for clients in Texas with international financial ties. Based in Houston, she offers flat-fee financial planning and focuses on UK pension transfers, serving primarily UK expatriates and U.S. persons with retirement assets, which differentiates her from others by emphasizing non-discretionary portfolio management and a range of investment vehicles.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $531,084
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Brad S
Series 63, Series 65
Houston, TX
Firethorn Partners, LLC
Brad Sanders specializes in cross-border and expatriate tax planning, making him well-suited for clients in Texas with international tax considerations. Based in Houston, he offers tax-aware financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through Firethorn Partners, which serves high-net-worth individuals and employs a tactical index-weighting approach with global exposure, differentiating him from advisors with more traditional or domestic-only strategies.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $402,558
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Keith S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Austin, TX
Solutia Global, LLC
Keith Schnelle specializes in cross-border and expatriate tax planning, offering expertise in federal tax rules and international tax compliance, which is crucial for Texans with financial ties abroad. His firm, Solutia Global, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with a focus on international asset protection and estate planning, providing flat-fee comprehensive planning and consulting, distinguishing him from others by combining extensive experience with tailored services for U.S. citizens abroad and foreign nationals.
Experience: 37 years
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