Andrea Armstrong

I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, an Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional™️, and the founder of Ryerson Financial. I started Ryerson Financial to make financial planning more accessible to mid-career families and individuals who struggle to find unbiased financial advice. After working in financial services and wealth management for most of my career, I found myself frequently frustrated by the opaqueness of the industry. I observed that the complicated investment products and confusing account types did not foster client understanding. Ryerson Financial was born to empower clients and simplify the financial planning experience. My goal is to help clients prioritize financial health amidst the competing demands of life. As an advice-only financial planning firm, I focus on teaching clients the skills to effectively manage their finances. I work with individuals and families interested in taking control of their unique financial stories. Outside work, I spend most of my time with my husband and three kids. We live in Houston, TX, where I enjoy reading (or listening!) to a broad array of books, staying active, and volunteering at my children’s school. I also serve as a volunteer financial coach with Savvy Ladies.

Concert Financial Planning is designed for BigLaw attorneys, who feel like their life is going “live” and need to take action to manage their finances. There are many reasons that people find themselves looking for help, each one specific to their own story and situation. Whatever your reasons may be, I created Concert Financial Planning to help you organize your finances and get on the right path to achieving your goals. I named the firm “Concert” for two reasons: One, it speaks to my personality and passion outside of work, in that I’ve played music since I was 9 years old. But more importantly, it speaks to the need to have all of the different aspects of your financial life work together “in concert”. I help you create a comprehensive strategy that looks at your cash flow, budget, retirement plan at work, investment accounts, student loans, emergency funds, insurance, estate plan (yes, you need one), tax strategy, and so much more. All of these things need to work together in order for any of them to be effective. While a lot of these things sound boring compared to the excitement (or anxiety) that come along with investing, they are important. The good news is that by working with a professional, you can offload much of the day-to-day work that is required to maintain a financial plan, and instead focus on the things in life that are more important to you. That is why I’m here. My formal background is this: I grew up in a family of financial professionals (grandfather, dad, and brother). I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Economics and have been working in the financial services industry ever since (15+ years). During that time, I not only obtained the requisite licenses, but earned rigorous certifications focused on financial planning (CFP®) and investment management (CFA®). After working with clients that were financial advisors themselves at large bank brokerages and independent firms across the country, I launched Concert Financial Planning to focus on what I found to be an under-served market: you! My goal is to help high income individuals and families get on the right track early on so that they can avoid pitfalls and missed opportunities that can add up by the time most people get help, in or near retirement. I hope you’ll reach out so we can discuss what prompted your search for an advisor that identifies with your stage in life and is eager to help you navigate “When Life Goes Live”!

After nearly a decade in corporate finance in the energy industry, living through its highs and lows. I saw unique pay structures, pension choices, equity awards, and retirement packages make planning decisions far more intricate than most people realize. Five years ago, I set out to become an expert in retirement planning. I apprenticed with seasoned advisors, earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, and added advanced credentials in retirement and tax planning to master the strategies that matter most. At Refined Wealth, every process, service, and conversation is built around helping professionals step into retirement with clarity, confidence, and a plan as specialized as their careers.

New Heights Planning is a fee-only financial advising firm specializing in oil and gas professionals. Our clients work at Shell, Hess, Chevron, EOG, Oxy, and More. Our Financial Independence Framework combines modern financial planning and investment management to help you reduce your taxes, invest smarter, and be prepared for retirement. I spent 14 years at Shell as an engineer and a leader. I know what it's like to be a professional at a large energy company: fascinating work, great people, and excellent pay, accompanied by frequent lay-offs, corporate bureaucracy, and never-ending meetings. My favorite part was helping people realize the career they desired. Now, I help people optimize their finances to realize the life they desire. I chose to leave Shell and transition into financial advising to go from work I liked to work I love. Before starting New Heights Planning, I built financial plans for high-net-worth individuals and families at Asset Management Advisors. I later founded New Heights Planning to do this for those I like working with the most, Shell and other oil and gas professionals. I am committed to learning and continuing my education to serve you best. I have: -Completed the financial planning program at Rice University and am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. -Passed the Series 65 exam -Received the CRPC® designation from the College for Financial Planning -Joined the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), and the XY Planning Network New Heights Planning is not endorsed by nor affiliated with Shell or any other oil and gas company. Read Trevor's blog here: https://newheightsplanning.com/videos/

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupery I founded WorthWise Financial Partners because I believe that everyone needs a financial plan. We specialize in helping young and mid-career families of all shapes and sizes juggle saving for college and retirement while living a full life along the way. We welcome families just starting to build wealth and enjoy helping LGBTQ families navigate their unique challenges. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, and a Project Management Professional® with a degree in Economics and English from Rice University. Prior to founding WorthWise, I worked at Aon Hewitt for over 20 years working with large companies to help their employees protect their families and achieve financial goals through retirement and insurance programs. As I talked with friends and neighbors with growing families I recognized the challenges they faced juggling competing financial priorities. I also observed the missteps they often took through lack of the time or knowledge to successfully navigate their financial lives and the perception that financial planning was just for the already wealthy. I am now putting my decades of experience to work helping families turn their hopes and dreams into achievable goals! I have two kids in college and live with my husband in Houston, Texas. I serve clients virtually across the U.S. and currently have clients in 11 states. When I'm not financial planning or reading about financial news and trends, I enjoy cooking, wine, gardening, and SCUBA diving. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss how we can bring financial peace of mind and confidence to you and your family and help you live the life you envision!

I help Gen Z and Millennial veterinarians nationwide build wealth, crush student debt, manage burnout, and design a life they love both in and out of the clinic. I’m Ashley Foster, founder of Nxt:Gen Financial Planning and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Married to an extremely hardworking ER veterinarian, I have a unique understanding of the daily challenges you face, both financially and professionally. My mission is to help veterinarians like you navigate the complexities of money and life with clarity and confidence. As your Financial Sherpa, I’ll guide you on a journey that empowers you to live authentically and use money as a tool to make it happen. Together, we’ll crush your student debt, organize and automate your finances, avoid costly mistakes, and free up your time to focus on the people and things you love. Schedule a complimentary Intro Call today and take your finances to the next level.