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Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

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Client assets under management

$2,938,050,310

Clients

2,274

35% high-net-worth

Advisors

73

of 341 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

31

Very Low

Average account size

$1,292,019

About

Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and portfolio management primarily to individuals, trustees/plan sponsors, and professional entities, with a concentration on dental and other healthcare professionals. Services described in the brochure include comprehensive financial planning, ERISA pension plan advice, unified managed accounts (UMA), separately managed accounts (SMA), pooled investment fund access, and donor-advised fund services.

The firm says it teaches a long‑term investing philosophy and implements client strategies through a mix of discretionary and non‑discretionary programs, model allocations, and third‑party money managers. As disclosed, CWA manages roughly $2.38 billion on a discretionary basis and about $2.65 billion on a non‑discretionary basis, reflecting an atypically large non‑discretionary footprint relative to many peers.

CWA is part of a holding‑company structure with several affiliated businesses—including a CPA/accounting practice (CWA Tax and Accounting and CFOOrtho), an affiliated national bank that offers collective investment funds (T Bank), an affiliated adviser (Tectonic), and a broker‑dealer (Sanders Morris)—and it discloses recommendations of those affiliates’ products and services. The brochure also highlights niche offerings for dentists and practice transitions (e.g., 7 Pillars, NDP) and does not emphasize traditional corporate or large business client relationships.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

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Occupation focus

Dentist

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning initial consultation fee of $10,000 (one-professional household) or $12,000 (two-professional household). Basic ERISA Plan Services fee of $300 annually ($25/month).

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.80% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.60% $10,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.50% $15,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.45% $20,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.40% $25,000,001+: 0.35%

Commissions

Associated Persons licensed as insurance agents earn commissions on insurance products; commissions are separate and not credited against advisory fees.

Project-based

$500 per hour for out-of-scope financial planning services.

Performance-based

Performance-based fees charged by Sanders Morris for certain portfolios, not shared with CWA.

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 Minimum fee: Financial planning fees range from $3,300 to $15,600 annually for a one-professional household; $10,000 for initial comprehensive planning meeting for one professional household. Fee-only: Fee-only personal financial counseling and investment advisory services. Fees are negotiable.

Main office location

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

17 Cowboys Way, Suite 300

Frisco TX 75034, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

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Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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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.

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Amanda P

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Amanda Perry is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2021. Cain, Watters & Associates 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.

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William H

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

William Harrigan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, based in Frisco, TX. He has 21 years of industry experience and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2006. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services 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 donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

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Toni L

PFS™, Series 65

Plano, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Toni Lee is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2008. Ms. Lee has a minority ownership interest in Tectonic Financial, Inc., a publicly traded company with several financial industry affiliates, and also holds ownership stakes in three entities related to Cain, Watters & Associates that provide business-specific services for clients. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm combines multiple investment programs with CPA and tax services and maintains a formal affiliation with a banking institution and related entities.

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Angela S

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Angela Svitak is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2014. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services 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
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Jaze R

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Jaze Randolph is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cain, Watters & Associates, he worked at Eide Bailly and The Runaway Train and was affiliated with Howard Payne University. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

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Kiley B

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Kiley Bratton is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at KPMG and Texas Christian University. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm combines CPA/accounting services with various investment programs, including pooled funds and separately managed accounts, and manages a significant portion of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

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David F

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

David Forbess is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2016. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services 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
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Brittany F

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Brittany Frazier is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC in Frisco, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2013. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension and profit-sharing plan trustees and sponsors. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable, utilizing multiple investment programs and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management.

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Caeden B

Series 66

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Caeden Byrd is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and other firms. His background includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Uber, DoorDash, and InstaCart. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and delivers 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
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Keith K

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Keith Klein is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC in Frisco, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2010. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services 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
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Samuel S

CFP®, Series 66

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Samuel Scott is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC, based in Frisco, TX. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension plan sponsors. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and operates 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
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Steven C

Series 65

Plano, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Steven Clapp is a financial advisor with Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC in Plano, TX, holding a Series 65 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cain, Watters & Associates, P.L.L.C. since 2008. Clapp has minority ownership interests in Tectonic Financial, Inc., a publicly traded company with multiple financial industry affiliates, and in three entities related to Cain, Watters & Associates that provide non-investment services or referrals connected to clients' businesses. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm also offers CPA, accounting, tax services, and donor-advised fund services, combining multiple investment programs with a focus on non-discretionary management and affiliations with banking and related financial entities.

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

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Sarah Oliver is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cain, Watters & Associates since 2017, following two years at KPMG. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. 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
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Holly G

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Holly Grube is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cain, Watters & Associates since 2003. Cain, Watters & Associates provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management services 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
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