Houston, TX Echo Lane Office

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Hightower Advisors

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Hightower Advisors

Total advisors

1,053

Across 230 offices

Clients per advisor

60 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$2,848,795 Very High

HNW client ratio

46% Very High

About

Hightower provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, registered and private pooled investment vehicles, insurance companies and other financial institutions. These services are delivered through its network of Advisor Practices and include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting and access to pooled vehicles and private funds as described in the Form ADV.

The firm’s advisory model emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions: Advisors may use Affiliated Managers (including Hightower’s Investment Solutions and the Hightower One program) and Third Party Managers, and Hightower discloses the use of proprietary research (including NEPC) and portfolio construction that can include mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments and custom/direct indexing. The ADV also details operational features of the programs (monitoring, rebalancing and home-office trading for Hightower One) and discusses investment considerations for international and non‑U.S. exposure, tax-managed strategies and use of margin when appropriate.

Compared with many peers, the brochure highlights several less-common attributes: Hightower’s affiliated broker‑dealer, Hightower Securities, receives placement, distribution and other transaction-related compensation for certain products (including alternative investments and insurance), and the firm discloses commission-related activities and revenue-sharing arrangements. The ADV further shows experience with large pooled and institutional mandates (including sub-advisory and co-advisory roles for private funds) and describes managing cross-border exposures and related country/currency risks, which aligns with the firm’s disclosure of a notable non‑U.S. client presence and relationships with large institutional investors.

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Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Location

952 Echo Lane, Suite 460

Houston TX 77024

Advisors at this office

13

Advisors at this office

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Patrick F

Series 66

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Patrick Fleming is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for StreetTalk Advisors LLC for ten years before joining Hightower in 2023. Based in Houston, TX, Fleming focuses on providing investment advisory services through Hightower's enterprise platform. Hightower Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and insurance companies. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through its network of advisors.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Braxton B

CFP®, Series 66

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Braxton Bartlett is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors. He has previously worked at STA Wealth Management, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, and LPL Financial. Bartlett is based in Houston, TX. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a manager selection approach with multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a range of investment vehicles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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La Tika T

Series 66

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

La Tika Tillis is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Streettalk Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial. Based in Houston, TX, she joined Hightower in 2023. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions through both affiliated and third-party managers, utilizing proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Carlos M

CFP®, Series 65, Series 66

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Carlos Mejia is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Crestmont Private Wealth LLC, UBS Financial Services, FCA Corp, NextGenVest, and the University of Houston. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joshua S

Series 65

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Joshua Smith is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GeoWealth, First Ascent Asset Management, and DeRoy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Robert Harris is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Hightower Advisors and has previously worked at STA Wealth Management and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a lake home rental business. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, using a multi-manager investment approach that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers across various asset types.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott B

CFP®, PFS™, Series 63

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Scott Bishop is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Hightower in 2023, he worked for STA Wealth Management, LLC from 2014 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Vandelay Financial Group, LLC, a holding company related to advisory and insurance revenue and expenses. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager investment solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Cy C

Series 66

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Cy Cattan is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Streettalk Advisors, Llc Dba Sta Wealth Management, SFS Interests, Inc., LPL Financial, and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Arenosa Creek Ranch, a hunting preserve where he hosts guests. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes multi-manager solutions and utilizes both affiliated and third-party managers, offering access to a broad range of investment vehicles and specialized portfolio management strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel G

Series 65

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Daniel Garza is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors holding a Series 65 designation. He has professional experience at Riveron Consulting, Ernst & Young, and Ryan LLC, spanning roles from 2015 to 2024. Garza is based in Houston, TX. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager approach that combines affiliated and third-party managers, utilizing proprietary research and various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brandon H

Series 65

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Brandon Hicks is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 65 designation. He joined the firm in 2024 and has prior work experience at Amazon and in the food service industry. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager investment approach that includes proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarahbeth P

CFP®, Series 66

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Sarahbeth Pipkin is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. She currently works at Hightower Advisors and previously held roles at STA Wealth Management, LLC, and UBS Financial Services. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, supported by proprietary research and a range of portfolio management options.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nicholas L

Series 66

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Nicholas Low is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at STA Wealth Management, LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Houston, TX. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles and strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Laura B

CFP®, Series 66

Houston, TX

Hightower Advisors

Laura Brantley is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2025. Prior to joining Hightower, she worked at Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services LLC and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC for nine years, and LPL Financial, LLC for ten years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a broad range of investment products and strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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