# Carl Ela

> Carl Ela is a fee-only financial advisor at Avant Financial Advisors in Austin, Texas, who holds the CFP, CPA and EA credentials. Carl charges a percentage of assets (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed).

Page: https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/carl-ela/
Built from public directory listings; last checked April 21, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Avant Financial Advisors
- **Based in:** Austin, Texas
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Fees (firm's website):** 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed
- **Assets under management (firm):** $196.4M across 522 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP, CPA, EA
- **Firm size:** 5 employees
- **Website:** https://avantfinancialadvisors.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carl Ela a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Carl Ela is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors) and the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only).

### How does Carl charge for financial advice?

Carl charges a percentage of assets.

### How much does Carl charge?

According to Avant Financial Advisors's website, checked October 28, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed.

### Where is Carl Ela based?

Carl Ela is based in Austin, Texas.

### What credentials does Carl Ela hold?

Carl Ela holds the CFP, CPA and EA credentials.

### How much does Avant Financial Advisors manage?

Avant Financial Advisors reports $196.4M across 522 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Carl Ela?

Through Carl's website, avantfinancialadvisors.com.

## Sources

- NAPFA directory listing (https://www.napfa.org/find-an-advisor/firm/44839): NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors
- XY Planning Network directory listing: XYPN members are fee-only
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.avantfinancialadvisors.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026

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