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CORDA Investment Management, LLC

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Client AUM

$1,983,632,454

Clients

1,359

Advisors

30

across 5 offices

About

CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing roughly $2.0 billion in client assets for about 1,359 clients through a team of approximately 30 advisors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients) and also offers pension consulting/ERISA plan services, along with tax preparation and access to attorney‑led estate‑planning document services.

CORDA builds customized, discretionary portfolios based on clients’ objectives and monitors and rebalances accounts on an ongoing basis, using a range of approaches that include long‑ and short‑term trading, options strategies to manage concentrated equity positions, direct indexing, and other factor‑driven and long/short strategies. For certain strategies the firm uses a third‑party sub‑adviser that exercises discretionary management over allocated assets while CORDA retains overall client relationship oversight; its advisory fees are charged primarily as percentage‑of‑AUM and billed quarterly, and the firm does not offer fixed‑fee arrangements.

Notable distinctions relative to many peers include acting as a 3(38) investment manager for retirement plans with documented fiduciary and participant‑education services, the combination of investment management with in‑house tax preparation and a formal, disclosed referral relationship to an unrelated estate‑planning law firm, and the availability of programmatic offerings such as a Next Generation account option. CORDA also participates in custodial and referral programs through Charles Schwab and discloses the associated sub‑advisory oversight, brokerage practices, and potential economic conflicts tied to those relationships.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

$1,250 for simple individual tax return preparation, additional fees for complex returns

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.85% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.50% $10,000,001+: 0.25%

Project-based

$250 per hour for complex tax matters or audit assistance

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: $5,000 minimum annual fee, may be waived or lowered at firm's discretion

Main office

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8955 Katy Freeway, Suite 200

Houston TX 77024

Advisors at this office

26

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Also doing business as

Barnes, Bonner, Castles · Corda Investment Management · Corda Investment Management LLC · Corda Investment Management, LLC

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Advisors at this firm

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Craig F

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Craig Fowlkes is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with CORDA since 2015. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets for about 1,359 clients through a team of roughly 30 advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, and access to attorney-led estate-planning services, using a range of investment strategies including long- and short-term trading, options strategies, and direct indexing.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Madison K

Series 66

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Madison Kiani is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining CORDA in 2025, Madison worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors for three years and has a Series 66 credential. Outside of her advisory role, she has a background that includes employment at Woods Tennis Center from 2016 to 2020. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for about 1,359 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, tax preparation, and attorney-led estate-planning services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Javier P

Series 63, Series 66

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Javier Parada is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments for 17 years before joining CORDA in 2024. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for about 1,359 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and provides pension consulting, tax preparation, and estate-planning document services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Catherine P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Catherine Patrick is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC. She previously worked at MML Investors Services LLC (Bluecrest Financial Alliances) and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for ten years, and at Ameriprise for one year. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, and access to attorney-led estate-planning services, utilizing customized portfolios with a variety of investment strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Johnnie D

Series 66

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Johnnie Driver III is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting and tax preparation services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Vernon R

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Vernon Roberts is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Valic Financial Advisors, GFS Advisors LLC, and Stanford Group Company. Roberts has been with CORDA Investment Management since 2022. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for about 1,359 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, tax preparation, and access to attorney-led estate planning services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Brooke N

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Brooke Naghavi is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at CORDA since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Frost Brokerage Services and Fs2 Capital Partners. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for about 1,359 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning for individuals and pension plans, utilizing a range of strategies including options, direct indexing, and long/short approaches.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Jeffrey D

Series 63, Series 66

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Jeffrey Dodson is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He has held positions at CORDA since 2013, following prior roles at Churchill Management Group and TD Ameritrade. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals and retirement plans, employing customized investment strategies including long- and short-term trading, options, and direct indexing.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Elizabeth N

Series 66

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Elizabeth Nierzwicki is a financial advisor with CORDA Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining CORDA in 2024, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she owns FigureFIT LLC, which offers online nutrition and fitness coaching. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, combining various investment strategies with in-house tax preparation and estate-planning services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Kristen O

Series 63, Series 66

Broomfield, CO

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Kristen O'Brien is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining CORDA, she worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. from 2023 to 2024 and spent eight years at Charles Schwab & Co. and Charles Schwab Bank. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets across 30 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, and access to attorney-led estate-planning document services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner

Robert G

Series 66

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Robert Gwydir is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop, implement, and maintain financial plans tailored to individual and household needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant. His experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which he has gained expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. His roles have involved working closely with clients to create flexible and customizable financial strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Robert enjoys football, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Brian R

Series 65

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Brian Raupp is a financial advisor with CORDA Investment Management, LLC in Houston, TX. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 14 years of industry experience, all with CORDA since 2011. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, tax preparation, and estate-planning document services through attorney referrals.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Joseph B

Series 65

Philadelphia, PA

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Joseph Biegaj is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Green Expert Technology and General Dynamics Electric Boat. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for about 1,359 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals and pension consulting/ERISA plan services, employing customized portfolios that include a variety of trading and investment strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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David J

CFP®, Series 66

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

David Julian is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Julian is involved in estate planning services through HK Legacy Law, PLLC, a separate law firm offering attorney-led estate planning document preparation to CORDA clients. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, serving individuals and retirement plans with customized investment strategies and in-house tax preparation, alongside access to unrelated attorney-led estate planning services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Rajin J

Series 65

Houston, TX

CORDA Investment Management, LLC

Rajin Joshi is a financial advisor at CORDA Investment Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Houston Methodist for eight years. CORDA Investment Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in client assets for over 1,300 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, tax preparation, and estate-planning document services.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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