The Top Financial Advisors in Austin, TX

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HUB Investment Partners, formerly TCG Advisory Services, takes the No. 1 spot on our list of the top-rated financial advisors in Austin.  The firm primarily serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, but also works with banks, investment companies, pensions, profit-sharing plans, charities, government entities and businesses.

The team at HUB is highly credentialed, holding the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), accredited investment fiduciary (AIF) and chartered financial analyst (CFA). HUB is a fee-only firm, meaning its advisors do not earn commissions from selling financial products. Notably, the firm does not specify a minimum account size

HUB Investment Partners Background

Founded by John Pesce (CEO) and Mike Cochran in 2002, the firm registered with the SEC as an investment advisor in 2020. Originally part of TCG Group Holdings, LLP, and Total Compensation Group Investment Advisory Services Management, LLC, HUB was acquired by HUB International Limited in 2021 and rebranded in July 2024.

HUB specializes in portfolio management, offering model portfolios, management programs, and robo-advisor services, along with financial and retirement planning. 

HUB Investment Partners Investment Strategy

HUB provides a variety of portfolio management services for both retail and high-net-worth clients, customizing cash, equity, and fixed-income allocations to align with individual goals and risk profiles. Their approach incorporates a diverse array of investments, including individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds and closed-end funds. The firm conducts regular portfolio reviews to maintain alignment with client objectives.

Additionally, HUB may utilize third-party asset managers (TAMPs) at its discretion to oversee client portfolios, with these accounts contributing to the firm's regulatory assets under management.

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You’ll need a minimum of $2.5 million in investable assets to start a relationship with Venturi Private Wealth, so it's no suprise that the majority of the firm's clients are high-net-worth individuals. While some of its employees are licensed insurance agents, Venturi Private Wealth is a fee-only practice, because its advisors do not receive sales commissions when advisory clients purchase insurance through them, which would constitute a conflict of interest. 

The firm employs several financially certified individuals, including Certified Financial Planners™ (CFPs®), chartered financial analysts (CFAs), certified private wealth advisors (CPWAs) and certified investment management analysts (CIMA). 

Venturi Private Wealth Background

Russell Norwood and George Clark, two advisors with a combined 41 years at Merrill Lynch, founded Venturi Private Wealth in 2015. With its goal to “deliver unbiased, objective advice you can trust,” Venturi Private Wealth offers a variety of services. You’ll have the option to choose from discretionary investment advisement, integrated financial planning, family office services, business exit planning, retirement planning, charitable giving, executive stock planning, cash flow forecasting and more. 

Venturi Private Wealth Investment Strategy

Venturi primarily relies on fundamental analysis when evaluating securities. The firm typically allocates client assets among mutual funds, ETFs, individual debt and equity securities, as well as options and independent investment managers. 

When selecting independent managers, Venturi will assess the manager's investment strategies, past performance, risk profile, returns, pricing, research capabailities and other factors. 

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Third on our list of top Austin advisors is Durbin Bennett Private Wealth Management. You’ll need at least $1 million for Durbin Bennett to consider you as a client. In addition to high-net-worth individuals, the firm also works with charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles and corporations. 

As a fee-only firm, Durbin Bennett's compensation comes from client fees, not commissions. Its advisory staff includes eight certified financial planners (CFPs), three chartered financial analysts (CFAs), two certified public accountants (CPAs), plus other accredited professionals. 

Maslow Wealth Advisors Background

Founded by Richard Bennett and Brent Durbin in 1987, the firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, selection of other advisors -- including private fund managers -- and consulting services. Today, the firm is own by Matthew Jachimiak, Paul Lueb, Tylor Bordelon Seaman, Kevin Tiernan, Kathryn Brown, Ashley Kilgust and Angela Smith.

Maslow Wealth Advisors Investment Strategy

If you enjoy a healthy amount of market skepticism, you’ll likely agree with Maslow's belief that markets can be irrational or inefficient. This belief informs the company’s portfolio strategy, which is based on a passive core and more active satellite components. 

You’ll decide your ratio of passive-to-active investments when you speak to your advisor to discuss financial goals and planning. Rebalancing is another Maslow portfolio tenet. Portfolios are rebalanced as needed by adhering to predetermined tolerance ranges for various asset classes.

The firm's last core tenet prioritizes net returns over gross returns. This means your advisor will construct your portfolio with tax implications in mind. They will capture losses when possible, as well as long-term gains over short-term ones.  

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49 Financial is a fee-based financial advisory practice with a focus on financial planning and wealth management. The firm has a modest minimum account size requirement of $25,000. 49 Financial has a large team of advisors with a variety of financial credentials, including the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), chartered financial analyst (CFA) and certified investment management analyst (CIMA) designations.   

49 Financial is a fee-based firm because some of its advisors can receive third-party commissions from the sale of certain investment products. This means that the firm may be subject to a potential conflict of interest. However, this conflict is mitigated by the fact that the firm is a fiduciary and is bound to act in the best interests of its clients at all times.

49 Financial Background

49 Financial was founded in 2022 by CEO Travis Penfield, chief product officer Hunter Lloyd and Kyle Sims, the vice president of the Dallas and Houston markets. In addition to his headquarters in Austin, 49 Financial has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Jacksonville, Florida, Kansas City, Los Angeles, as well as North Carolina and Arkansas.

As for services, the firm offers investment and wealth management, retirement plan consulting, as well as financial planning services that may include any of the following:

• Business planning
• Trust and estate planning
• Insurance planning
• Retirement planning
• Tax and cash flow planning
• Education planning

49 Financial Investment Strategy

49 Financial’s investment philosophy emphasizes disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation, utilizing modern portfolio theory to optimize returns based on a client’s risk level and goals. The firm offers a range of model portfolios, from its conservative Ultra Short-Term Portfolio to its Long-Term Aggressive Portfolio. These model portfolio are constructed primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, with no individual stock positions. Portfolios are regularly reviewed and rebalanced, with the flexibility to make tactical adjustments based on market conditions.

Custom portfolios are available for clients with specific needs. 49 Financial also focuses on guiding clients to avoid emotional decisions during market fluctuations, helping them stay aligned with their long-term objectives.

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Individuals and high-net-worth investors make up the vast majority of Waterloo Capital's client base. However, the firm also works with pensions, profit-sharing plans and charities. Waterloo requires a minimum account size of $1 million.

Waterloo is a fee-based firm because some of its advisors can receive third-party commissions from the sale of insurance products, and thus may be subject to a potential conflict of interest. However, this conflict is mitigated by the fact that the firm is fiduciary and is bound to act in the best interests of clients at all times.

The Waterloo Capital team includes chartered financial analysts (CFAs), at least one chartered retirement planning counselor (CRPC) and one chartered alternative investment analyst (CAIA).

Waterloo Capital Background

Waterloo Capital has been in business since 2012, when CEO and owner John Chatmus acquired Virtus Private Wealth and rebranded it under this firm's current name. Part of Waterloo's business goes by the name of AMG Wealth Advisors. 

Waterloo provides portfolio management as well as financial plannning rolled in with investment management services. The firm also provides a wrap-fee program and manages the vast majority of its assets on a discretionary basis.

Waterloo Capital Investment Strategy

The centerpiece of Waterloo's investment strategy relies on tailoring portfolios to fit the needs of each individual client. In order to create a proper intital asset allocation strategy, advisors take note of each client's tolerance for risk, time horzion, investment history, desired investment strategy and any other important information.

The firm relies on its Waterloo Newton Algorithm, a system that monitors over 2,000 stocks and 1,000 ETFs. The algorithm uses sophisticated quantitative methods to assess each security based on macroeconomic, fundamental and technical criteria. The system takes into account market prices, trading volumes and interest rates to generate daily forecasts of asset prices across varying timeframes. Designed to identify high-probability outperformers, the Newton system also aids in risk management by pinpointing sell targets to protect against significant market downturns. The system’s outputs guide trading decisions, supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Portfolios may consist of a wide variety of investments, including equities, fixed-income securities, mutual funds and alternative investments. The firm may also utilize third party money managers.

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Austin Asset, a fee-only advisor, is the sixth-highest-rated financial advisory firm in Austin. Being fee-only means the company makes money solely from fees, rather than commissions via the sale of products. Austin Asset does not appear to have a minimum account size, however, it charges a $5,000 flat fee plus asset-based fees for wealth management. 

Austin Asset works mostly serves high-net-worth individuals, but also works with charitable organizations and non-high-net-worth individuals. The firm's advisory team includes 13 Certified Financial Planners™ (CFPs®), three certified public accountants (CPAs) and other accredited professionals.

Austin Asset Background

Austin Asset company started conducting business in 1986, making it the longest tenured firm on our list. Austin Asset claims to be one of the first to provide fee-only financial services. William Hehman, the firm's CEO, and Gregory Van Wyk, its executive vice president, are the principal owners of Austin Asset.

Austin Asset Investment Strategy

Austin Asset tailors investment portfolios to each client relationship. The firm generally assumes a long-term strategy based on holding securities for over a year. Austin Asset emphasizes the importance of diversification and believes that risk and return are closely linked, with asset allocation being the primary driver of a portfolio's risk and expected return.

The firm prioritizes equities over fixed income, as they see greater potential rewards in taking equity risks. Their equity allocation is globally diversified to avoid concentration risks, while the fixed income portion focuses on high-quality, short-term debt to minimize interest rate and default risks. Austin Asset's strategy targets three key risk premiums — equity, value, and small company — using institutional share class mutual funds to create a low-cost, low-turnover portfolio.

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Austin Private Wealth, a fee-only firm, is the seventh highest-rated firm in Austin, according to our metrics. Clients are primarily individual investors, both with and without high net worths. The firm, which also works with pensions and profit-sharing plans, does not have a minimum account size. 

The firm's advisory team includes Certified Financial Planners™ (CFPs®), chartered retirement planning counselors (CRPCs) and other accredited professionals. As a fee-only firm, Austin Private Wealth advisors do not charge commissions or collect other hidden forms of compensation. Instead, the firm is compensated through its asset-based advisory fees and other fixed charges. 

Austin Private Wealth Background

Founded in 2010, Austin Private Wealth is currently owned by Dan Kraus, Raoul Celerier, Alex J. Wagner, Kieu Le, Kevin Weaver and Joshua Dvorak. Celerier and Kraus co-founded the firm and have over 50 years of combined experience in financial services. The firm offers asset management, financial planning and consulting, as well as retirement plan consulting. Austin Private Wealth manages wrap-fee accounts and non-wrap-fee accounts. 

Austin Private Wealth Investment Strategy

Austin Private Wealth tailors its investment strategies to the needs of its individual clients, taking into acount their financial objectives, risk tolerance and time horizons. Client portfolios may consist of individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, mutual funds and other securities of both the public and private variety.

The firm employs an array of methods to evaluate securities, including fundamental analysis, duration constraints, cyclical analysis, quantitative analysis and sector analysis.

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SineCera Capital is a fee-only advisory firm that firm that offers services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates and businesses. SinCera Capital has the smallest client list and the fewest assets under management on our list, but has the lowest client-to-advisor ratio.

While SineCera Capital does not enforce a minimum account size, they do require minimum annual fees based on the type of service: $75,000 for family office advisory services, $50,000 for portfolio monitoring and sonsulting services, $24,000 for general SineCera Capital services and $1,800 for SineCera financial services. These fees are subject to customization at the discretion of the advisor.

The team at SinCera features advisors with a diverse array of professoinal credentials, including the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), certified private wealth advisor (CPWA), chartered financial analyst (CFA), chartered alternative investment analyst (CAIA), accredited estate planner (AEP) designations. 

SinCera Capital Background

Founded in 2019, the firm is predominantly owned by founder and CEO Kevin Kaylakie, chief investment officer Adam Packer and Connee Sullivan, a managing director who oversees family office services.

The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings strategies and education savings plans. Additionally, the firm supports charitable giving programs, provides financial consultation and offers innovative solutions like document e-vaulting.

For those needing assistance with day-to-day financial tasks, services extend to personal accounting and budgeting, bill pay, tax organization, and payroll administration. The firm also specializes in tracking oil & gas interests and real estate investments, ensuring detailed management and oversight. The firm also facilitates family education and governance, and can develop philanthropy strategies.

SinCera Capital Investment Strategy

SinCera Capital relies on a strategic investment approach that emphasizes a risk-parity methodology alongside a focus on long-term investments. The firm tailors its investment decisions based on a comprehensive understanding of each client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon and risk tolerance. The firm typically invests in equities, fixed-income securities, and assets that hedge against inflation, including commodities and inflation-linked bonds.

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FMP Wealth Advisers has a team of advisors that hold a variety of professional credentials, incuding the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), chartered retirement planning counselor (CRPC) and chartered financial analyst (CFA) designations.

Most of the clients at this fee-only firm are individuals, and many have a high net worth. Retirement plans, estates, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations and corporations make up the rest of the firm's typical clientele.

Aside from its home office in Austin, FMP has an additional location in Lake Charles, Louisiana. As a fee-only firm, FMP advisors do not sell investment or insurance products, nor do they earn commissions. The firm does not have a minimum account size. 

FMP Wealth Advisers Background

FMP Wealth Advisers is an employee-owned firm, as five of the firm's employees are principal owners. This list comprises Milton Hixson (founder and president), John Hixson (senior advisor), Kevin Hixson (director of client service team), Les Hixson (managing partner and chief investment officer) and Adam Todd (managing partner and senior advisor). None of these individuals own more than 50% of the company's shares. FMP opened its doors in 1987, making it one of the oldest practices on this list.

Personalized financial planning, wealth management and investment management make up the nucleus of FMP's client services. 

FMP Wealth Advisers Investment Strategy

The firm offers investment management services through model portfolios and separately managed accounts (SMAs). 

The firm's model portfolios are managed based on its objectives rather than individual client needs, though clients can request reasonable investment restrictions. The firm primarily uses mutual funds, ETFs and other exchange-traded products, without receiving compensation from fund companies or transaction fees.

FMP's primary model portfolio strategies are:

• Dynamic Asset Allocation: This strategy involves adjusting investments in a mix of equity and fixed income securities based on current market trends. The goal is to achieve gains in rising markets and protect principal during market declines. There are no restrictions on the types of securities used.
• Fully Invested Asset Allocation: This strategy also invests in a mix of equity and fixed income securities, but remains fully invested regardless of market conditions. The portfolio is managed according to the client’s investment objectives, with no restrictions on the types of securities used.

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Meridian Wealth Advisors concludes our list of the top-rated financial advisors in Austin. The firm primarily serves high-net-worth investors such as entrepreneurs, corporate executives and families. The firm also works with 501(c)3 organizations and individuals below the high-net-worth threshold. Meridian requires a minimum relationship size of $2.5 million and charges a minimum annual fee of $12,500.

Meridian Wealth Advisors is a fee-based firm because some of its advisors can receive third-party commissions from the sale of securities or insurance products, and may be subject to a potential conflict of interest. However, this conflict is mitigated by the fact that the firm must act as a fiduciary and is bound to act in the best interests of clients at all times.

Meridian Wealth Advisors Background

Meridian Wealth Advisors has been in business since 2016, and has more than 80 years of combined experience in offering wealth advisory services. Josh Galatzan founded the company and serves as managing partner today. He owns the firm with Kerwin "Kirk" Price, Meagan Moll and Brian Noonan.

Meridian Wealth Advisors Investment Strategy

Meridian's investment strategy encompasses four pillars: understand, design, implement and manage. They will first get to know each individual client and then craft an investment strategy that makes sense for that client's long-term goals. Managing the account will then allow them to make adjustments as needed while abiding by the individual client's risk tolerance. 

The firm typically employes a long-term investment strategy, holding assets for at least a year. It also relies on modern portfolio and fundamental analysis to evaluate securities and build portfolios.