Seasoned, values-based investing 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.
You might seek a values-based investing advisor when aligning your portfolio with personal ethics or social goals feels overwhelming, especially if you want to avoid investments that conflict with your values. A common pitfall is working with an advisor who treats values-based investing as a simple exclusion list rather than integrating your values into a comprehensive financial plan. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate complex trade-offs between financial returns and impact.
- Values integration approach. Ask how they incorporate your values beyond just screening out certain industries or companies.
- Tax-aware planning. Since Texas has no state income tax but significant property taxes, confirm how they model federal and local tax impacts on your investment strategy.
- Experience with Texas-specific issues. Look for advisors familiar with local economic sectors and tax nuances that affect your portfolio.
- Long-term alignment. Ensure they consider how your values and financial goals evolve over time, not just immediate investment choices.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bianca L
Series 63, Series 66
Austin, TX
Merrill
Bianca Lindsey's extensive 29 years of experience and focus on values-based investing make her well-suited for clients seeking to align their portfolios with personal ethics in Texas. As a Merrill Lynch advisor, she offers expertise in college savings, equity compensation, and family business planning, with a fee structure of 1.10% AUM under $2 million, distinguishing her through a large-firm platform and specialized support for women professionals and LGBTQIA clients.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Chad S
Series 66
Longview, TX
Edward Jones
Chad Smith's 24 years of experience and focus on values-based investing and ESG strategies make him well-equipped to help clients in Texas align their portfolios with personal ethics and social goals. Operating within Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets under management, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower specialties.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Raymond K
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
The Woodlands, TX
United Capital Financial Advisors
Raymond Key's 26 years of experience and focus on values-based investing, including ESG and faith-based preferences, make him well-suited for clients seeking seasoned financial guidance in Texas. His firm offers discretionary portfolio management with customizable models and negotiable flat fees, providing flexibility compared to other advisors who may have different fee structures or less emphasis on integrating personal values into comprehensive financial plans.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $829,769
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Steven S
CFP®, CFA®
Houston, TX
Mariner
Steven Sheldon is well-suited for clients seeking seasoned financial advisors in Texas who specialize in values-based investing, leveraging his 23 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® designations. His affiliation with Mariner Wealth Advisors, a large firm offering both active and passive strategies, tax services, and family office administration, differentiates him by providing comprehensive support for high-net-worth individuals with complex needs and a flat-fee structure.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Deborah S
Series 63, Series 65
Bellaire, TX
Trek Financial
Deborah Sopher is well-suited for clients seeking seasoned financial advisors in Texas who specialize in values-based investing, as she integrates tax-aware planning and active portfolio management with 29 years of experience. Her firm, Trek Financial, employs a strategic investment approach using ETFs, tactical models, and quantitative methods, offering services like tax-aware direct indexing and options-based risk management, which differentiates her from others by combining values integration with sophisticated investment strategies and flexible fee structures.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $537,789
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