Planning, not predictions, and products. We help our clients coordinate, simplify, and manage their investment, tax, insurance, healthcare/Medicare, Social Security, and estate planning needs under one roof. After 25 years at Ameriprise, I launched my own independent RIA to provide comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services focusing on advice, not sales or products. We help our clients coordinate, simplify, and manage their investment, tax, insurance, and estate planning needs under one roof. Our typical client is someone who believes that true wealth is having control over their time so they can spend it with the people and activities they love. They prefer to delegate most of their financial matters to a team of trusted professionals who will care for their loved ones after they are gone.

Staci Madsen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving families, professionals, businesses, and community heroes such as first responders, educators, healthcare providers, military personnel, and law enforcement. She focuses on developing tailored financial strategies that balance clients' current needs with their future goals, providing expertise in areas including education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Staci holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is involved in several professional organizations, including the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce, LPGA Amateurs, and Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce. Outside of her professional role, Staci supports her husband's dual careers as a firefighter and realtor while raising their three children. Her personal interests include gardening, hunting, sewing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Drew Robertson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the Meads Wealth Management Team in 2018. He works with a diverse clientele including families, professional athletes, business owners, executives, and organizations. Drew focuses on connecting all aspects of clients’ financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and sports and entertainment client services. Drew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Baylor University, where he was also a baseball player and selected in the 10th round of the MLB draft. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with professional organizations including Baylor Alumni and Baylor Baseball Alumni. Outside of his professional work, Drew resides in Tyler, Texas with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys spending time outdoors through activities such as golfing, hiking, hunting, and scuba diving, as well as traveling and family time.

Nathan Mcabee is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial goals. Nathan works closely with clients to help them navigate areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nathan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Centenary College of Louisiana and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is committed to operating with integrity and ethics, consistently striving to do the right thing for his clients. Outside of his professional work, Nathan enjoys camping, gardening, hunting, and spending time with his family. He also values community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations.

Steven Dickerson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience in wealth management with a focus on pre- and post-retirement financial strategies and retirement income management. Steven works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and aspirations, tailoring investment approaches to meet the unique needs of individuals and families. His expertise includes investment research, analysis, and portfolio development. Steven holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He earned a High School Diploma/GED from Baylor University.

Palmer Child is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their unique financial goals and develop personalized strategies to pursue them. His approach involves helping clients plan for various objectives, including education funding, retirement lifestyle, potential health care costs, and long-term family goals. Palmer's expertise spans general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University - Idaho. Palmer focuses on building transparent and straightforward plans tailored to clients' priorities, providing ongoing advice and guidance as their needs evolve.