# Financial advisors for small business owners in Texas > For small business owners in Texas, talk to a fee-only planner who treats the business and the household as one balance sheet. Look for someone who can speak to entity choice, owner pay, and retirement plans for the company, not only your personal accounts. Records to start with include Christopher Reddick of Chris Reddick Financial Planning, January Smith of Janus Financial Planning, LLC and Miguel Gomez Garcia of Sophronia Wealth Advisors, Inc.. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/small-business-owners/texas/ 293 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated October 30, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to as a small business owner in Texas? For small business owners in Texas, talk to a fee-only planner who treats the business and the household as one balance sheet. Look for someone who can speak to entity choice, owner pay, and retirement plans for the company, not only your personal accounts. Records to start with include Christopher Reddick of Chris Reddick Financial Planning, January Smith of Janus Financial Planning, LLC and Miguel Gomez Garcia of Sophronia Wealth Advisors, Inc.. - [Christopher Reddick](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-reddick/), Chris Reddick Financial Planning, San Antonio. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: subscription, one-time planning fee. - [January Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/january-smith/), Janus Financial Planning, LLC, San Antonio. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Miguel Gomez Garcia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/miguel-gomez-garcia/), Sophronia Wealth Advisors, Inc., El Paso. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee. - [Cary Cates](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cary-cates/), Cates Financial Planning, LLC, Denton. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. - [Josh Clifford](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/josh-clifford/), Quoinage Capital LLC, Austin. Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee. - [Shirley Stacy Sanchez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shirley-stacy-sanchez/), Pioneer Wealth Management Group, Austin. Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in Texas work with small business owners? The Wellspent public graph lists 293 fee-only advisors for small business owners in Texas, at 123 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for small business owners in Texas located? Of the 293 fee-only advisors for small business owners in Texas, 52 are in Houston, followed by 29 in Austin and 26 in Dallas. ## How do fee-only advisors for small business owners in Texas charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for small business owners in Texas is a percentage of assets, used by 91% of the 293 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 55% charge fixed fees and 34% 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. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for small business owners have? For small business owners, look for the CPA, EA and CFP. In Texas, 41% of the 293 advisors listed hold the CFP. - CPA (1% of advisors listed): CPAs understand entity structure and business books. - EA (2% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents help with owner pay and business tax. - CFP (41% of advisors listed): The CFP keeps the business in the wider plan. ## How do Texas advisors for small business owners compare with the rest of the US? 34% of fee-only advisors for small business owners in Texas charge by the hour, compared with 48% of the 2,851 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups. ## Does Texas have a state income tax? No. Texas has no state income tax, so federal tax drives most financial planning for residents. ## What should I ask a financial advisor as a small business owner in Texas? - Which retirement plan would you set up for my business, and why? - How would you set my salary against distributions? - How much of my net worth should stay in the business? - How do you plan for an eventual sale or succession? - If I've worked in other states, what could I still owe there? ## How current is this list of fee-only advisors for small business owners in Texas? 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. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Christopher Reddick](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/christopher-reddick.md) | Chris Reddick Financial Planning | San Antonio, Texas | CFP, EA | Subscription, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Ben Earls](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ben-earls.md) | Earls Financial LLC | Fort Worth, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, One-time planning fee | | [Cary Cates](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cary-cates.md) | Cates Financial Planning, LLC | Denton, Texas | CFP, EA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee | | [Hannah Szarszewski](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/hannah-szarszewski.md) | Blue Mountain Financial Planning, LLC | Lubbock, Texas | CFP, AFC | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Miguel Gomez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/miguel-gomez.md) | Sophronia Wealth Advisors, Inc. | El Paso, Texas | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Miguel Gomez Garcia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/miguel-gomez-garcia.md) | Sophronia Wealth Advisors, Inc. | El Paso, Texas | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Jared Jameson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jared-jameson.md) | WJ Interests, LLC | Sugar Land, Texas | CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Heather Haas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/heather-haas.md) | Imperium Wealth Management, LLC | San Antonio, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Jim Crider](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jim-crider.md) | Intentional Living FP LLC | New Braunfels, Texas | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets | | [John Kvale](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-kvale.md) | J.K. Financial, Inc. | Dallas, Texas | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Josh Clifford](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/josh-clifford.md) | Quoinage Capital LLC | Austin, Texas | CFP, CFA, CPA, MPA | Ongoing planning fee | | [Kyle Simmons](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kyle-simmons-8414.md) | J.E. Simmons & Co., P.C. | Dallas, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Rob Schulz](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rob-schulz.md) | Schulz Wealth | Irving, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Sanjay Pamurthy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sanjay-pamurthy.md) | Artham Advisors LLC | Dallas, Texas | CFP, MBA | Flat fee or retainer | | [Shannon Pope](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shannon-pope.md) | SFMG Wealth Advisors | Plano, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Shirley Stacy Sanchez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shirley-stacy-sanchez.md) | Pioneer Wealth Management Group | Austin, Texas | CFP, MS, AAMS, CRPS, CGMA, CPA | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly | | [Zach Lopez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zach-lopez.md) | AnCap Financial | League City, Texas | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Bob Knode](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/bob-knode.md) | Knode Wealth Management | Plano, Texas | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [January Smith](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/january-smith.md) | Janus Financial Planning, LLC | San Antonio, Texas | CFP, EA | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Phillip Mills](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/phillip-mills.md) | Flying Forward Wealth Management | Boerne, Texas | AEP, CFP, ChFC, CIMA, CLU, CPWA, MBA, EA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Scott Oeth](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/scott-oeth.md) | Cahill Financial Advisors, Inc. | Fort Worth, Texas | CFP, MSFS | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee | | [Skyler Denny](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/skyler-denny.md) | Legacy Financial Designs, LLC | The Woodlands, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Zach Thomas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/zach-thomas.md) | Growth Horizons Wealth Management | Georgetown, Texas | CFP | One-time planning fee | | [Crystal Rau](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/crystal-rau.md) | Beyond Balanced Financial | Midland, Texas | CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee | | [Dedrick Curtis](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/dedrick-curtis.md) | Penny Earned Financial | San Antonio, Texas | CFP, AFC, ChFC | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Erica Schnabel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/erica-schnabel.md) | Mountain Flower Investments & Planning | New Braunfels, Texas | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Morgann Zimmer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/morgann-zimmer.md) | Goodman Financial Corporation | Houston, Texas | CFP, CPA | Percentage of assets, Hourly | | [Olivia Partin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/olivia-partin.md) | Diesslin Group, Inc. | Fort Worth, Texas | AAMS, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees, Performance-based fees | | [Joseph Team](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joseph-team.md) | Team Financial Strategies | Granbury, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Meghan Railey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/meghan-railey.md) | Optas, LLC | Austin, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Philip Olson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/philip-olson.md) | Solstice Wealth | Austin, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Sarah Ponder](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sarah-ponder.md) | Real Wealth Planning | Sunset Valley, Texas | CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee | | [Albert Dean](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/albert-dean.md) | Riverchase Wealth Management | Flower Mound, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Andrew Casey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-casey.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [David Nash](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-nash.md) | Magister Wealth | San Antonio, Texas | CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [George Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/george-williams.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Grant Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/grant-williams.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [John Carr](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/john-carr.md) | Carr Consulting P.A. | San Antonio, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Joseph Williams](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joseph-williams-860333.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets | | [Kimberly Nickel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kimberly-nickel.md) | Illumination Wealth Management | La Grange, Texas | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Lantz Bowman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/lantz-bowman.md) | Precedent Wealth Partners | Houston, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Nathan Mateer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nathan-mateer.md) | Generations Financial Management | Heath, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee, Flat fee or retainer | | [Paul Michel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/paul-michel.md) | Provident Financial Planning | Addison, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Sean Kelleher](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sean-kelleher.md) | Riverchase Wealth Management | Flower Mound, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Billygram Simonet](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/billygram-simonet.md) | Simonet Financial Group | Kyle, Texas | CFP | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Caleb Russell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/caleb-russell.md) | Paragon Advisors | College Station, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Carman Kubanda](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/carman-kubanda.md) | Innovative Wealth Building | Fort Worth, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, Subscription, One-time planning fee | | [David Hailey](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-hailey.md) | Paragon Advisors | College Station, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Ethan Kok](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ethan-kok.md) | Sage Wealth Planning | Georgetown, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Heather Jendrusch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/heather-jendrusch.md) | Paragon Advisors | College Station, Texas | CFP | Percentage of assets | Showing the first 50 of 293. The full list, page by page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/small-business-owners/texas/?page=2 ## Related - [Retirement planning in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/retirement-planning/texas.md) - [Estate planning in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/estate-planning/texas.md) - [Tax planning in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/tax-planning/texas.md) - [Founders in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/founders-pre-exit/texas.md) - [Family wealth transfer in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/family-wealth-transfer/texas.md) - [Retirees in Texas](https://find.wellspent.co/audiences/retirees/texas.md) ## About this data Sources and verification: https://find.wellspent.co/methodology/ Query the directory programmatically: https://api.wellspent.co/mcp (MCP, read-only, no auth).