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Financial advisors for estate planning in The Woodlands, Texas

Which financial advisor should I talk to about estate planning in The Woodlands?

For estate planning in The Woodlands, talk to a fee-only planner who coordinates with your attorney. The planner works out what you want to happen and how accounts and beneficiaries line up with it, and the attorney drafts the documents. Records to start with include Mark Lasseigne of Financial Cornerstones, Alex Bridges of Tiverton Wealth and Christopher Sternau of Altere Financial.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Mark Lasseigne Financial Cornerstones, The Woodlands City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Alex Bridges Tiverton Wealth, The Woodlands City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Christopher Sternau Altere Financial, The Woodlands City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Paul Carroll Avion Wealth, The Woodlands City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Jonathan Salvato Diamond Client Group, The Woodlands City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Jessica McCain Waterway Wealth Management, The Woodlands City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.

How many fee-only financial advisors in The Woodlands work on estate planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 29 fee-only advisors for estate planning in The Woodlands, at 6 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

How do fee-only advisors for estate planning in The Woodlands charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for estate planning in The Woodlands is a percentage of assets, used by 97% of the 29 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 86% charge fixed fees and 55% charge by the hour.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Texas?

Fee-only financial advisors in Texas charge a median of $3,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 66 Texas firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Texas?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Texas has a median price of $1,575. We found this across the published prices of 54 Texas firms.

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What credentials should a financial advisor for estate planning have?

For estate planning, look for the CFP. In The Woodlands, 38% of the 29 advisors listed hold the CFP.

CFP38% in The Woodlands
The CFP includes estate planning and keeps it tied to the whole plan.

How do The Woodlands advisors for estate planning compare with the rest of the US?

86% of fee-only advisors for estate planning in The Woodlands charge fixed fees, compared with 54% of the 6,172 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the CFP 38% 44%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 97% 91%
  • Charge fixed fees 86% 54%
  • Charge by the hour 55% 44%

Dark bars are The Woodlands. Light bars are all US advisors for estate planning.

Does Texas have an estate or inheritance tax?

No. Texas has no state estate or inheritance tax, so the federal rules are the main ones to plan around.

Is Texas a community property state?

Yes. Texas is a community property state, which shapes how married couples title assets and what happens to cost basis at death.

What should I ask a financial advisor about estate planning in The Woodlands?

  1. Do you review my beneficiary designations and account titling?
  2. Which estate attorneys do you work with, and how do you split the work?
  3. How would you plan around the state rules that apply to me?
  4. How often will we revisit the plan?
  5. If I own property in another state, could its estate tax apply?
  6. How would community property rules change how we title our assets?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for estate planning in The Woodlands?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

All 29 advisors

Fee-only advisors for estate planning in The Woodlands: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Alex Bridges Tiverton Wealth The Woodlands CFP, ChFC, RICP, EA Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Mark Lasseigne Financial Cornerstones The Woodlands CFP Percentage of assets
Ashley Stewart Avion Wealth The Woodlands CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Christopher McBee Avion Wealth The Woodlands CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Christopher Sternau Altere Financial The Woodlands CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jeffrey Goering Diamond Client Group The Woodlands CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jonathan Salvato Diamond Client Group The Woodlands CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Paul Carroll Avion Wealth The Woodlands CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Daniel Michalk Waterway Wealth Management The Woodlands CFP, ChFC, CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jessica McCain Waterway Wealth Management The Woodlands CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ross King Waterway Wealth Management The Woodlands CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Christopher Hughes Financial Cornerstones The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets
Daniel Trgovich Waterway Wealth Management The Woodlands CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Abigail Demirovic Avion Wealth The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Alexander Amundson Avion Wealth The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Andre Baldanza Diamond Client Group The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ashley Owens Avion Wealth The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Brian Cheatham Diamond Client Group The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Caeden Goering Diamond Client Group The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
David Luedecke Diamond Client Group The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Elizabeth Brady Avion Wealth The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Karla Saez Avion Wealth The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Lucas Cheatham Diamond Client Group The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Megan Beaufays Avion Wealth The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Michael Sitzman Diamond Client Group The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Sarah McIvor Avion Wealth The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
William Grant Diamond Client Group The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ariel Jasso Waterway Wealth Management The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Nicholas Oldham Waterway Wealth Management The Woodlands Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly

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