Baytown, TX Office

Kyle Pledger is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He is currently with Cetera Planning Partners and has held roles at Avantax Planning Partners and other affiliated firms. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a financial analyst and associate financial planner at related entities specializing in financial planning and portfolio management. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice, with additional services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Matthew Murch is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Cetera Planning Partners. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and various Cetera-affiliated firms. He is involved in Integrated Tax and Wealth Strategies, where he integrates tax planning with portfolio management, and also provides consulting and financial planning support to affiliated CPA firms. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s approach includes diversified allocations aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by a broader Cetera network that provides extensive custodial, clearing, and pension-related resources.

Brian Stephens is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera Planning Partners and has held previous roles within the Cetera network as well as other financial and accounting-related positions. Stephens also serves in various trustee and fiduciary roles and is involved in community organizations such as the Lafayette Place Section Two Property Owners Association. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives, supported by an integrated network of affiliated custodial and advisory resources.

Joseph Webster is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera Planning Partners and has held roles at several affiliated firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Avantax. Webster is also involved with BCOR Administrative Services LLC, where he focuses on client service and collaboration with CPAs. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services within a diversified, document-driven investment process supported by a broad Cetera network.