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Beaird Harris

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Client assets under management

$2,182,208,923

Clients

793

63% high-net worth

Advisors

18

of 19 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

44

Low

Average account size

$2,751,840

About

Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC‑registered, fee‑only advisory firm with 18 advisors managing roughly $2.27 billion for about 800 client relationships. The firm offers ongoing investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and provides management or consulting services for pension and participant‑directed retirement plans.

The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and implemented primarily through diversified, low‑cost mutual funds and ETFs, with periodic rebalancing and a predominantly long‑term, discretionary management style. Beaird Harris also integrates alternative strategies—including non‑traded business development companies, private credit, interval funds, and digital‑asset exposures via ETFs—and recently expanded the range of alternative investments it may use on behalf of clients.

A notable operational distinction is the firm’s affiliation with Beaird Harris, PLLC, a certified public accounting firm that shares ownership, employees and expenses; the brochure discloses referral arrangements and conflict‑mitigation measures and emphasizes that clients are not required to use the accounting affiliate. The firm’s membership in Zero Alpha Group, selective use of fund families that have transfer restrictions (e.g., certain Dimensional mutual funds), and a policy limiting who may provide advice to employees with CFP®, CFA® or CPA credentials are additional features that differentiate its product availability and advisory processes from many peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Young Professionals

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 0.75% annually $2,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.50% annually $10,000,000+: 0.40% annually

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: $10,000 annual minimum fee, with discretionary reductions to $5,000 Fee-only: Fee-only Registered Investment Advisor; does not receive commissions, 12b-1 fees or other compensation

Main office location

Beaird Harris

5005 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Ste 1700

Dallas TX 75244, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arkansas · California · Florida · Louisiana · Nevada · New Mexico · Oklahoma · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Donald H

Series 63, Series 65

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Donald Harris is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc. since 1996, as well as Beaird Harris & Co P.C. since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing officer and trustee for several trusts and management companies. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified asset-class exposure primarily through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and it offers alternative investments and tax-managed strategies.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Kraishylea A

Series 63, Series 65

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Kraishylea Agboaye is a financial advisor with Beaird Harris in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Beaird Harris, she worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and Fidelity Investments. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, focusing on diversified asset-class exposure through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and has expanded to include alternative investments such as private credit and digital-asset exposures.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Tai C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Tai Chu is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beaird Harris since 2023. Prior to joining Beaird Harris, he held multiple roles at Fidelity and its affiliated entities from 2004 to 2023. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, focusing on diversified asset-class exposure through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and includes alternative investments such as private credit and digital assets.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Joseph D

CFP®

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Joseph Dunn is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc. since 2007. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory to implement diversified portfolios primarily through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with an expanded focus on alternative investments and tax-managed strategies.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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James S

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 66

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

James Sullivan is a CFP® and CFA® with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Beaird Harris Wealth Management since 2017 and previously spent 18 years at Fidelity Investments. Based in Dallas, TX, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified asset-class exposure through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, including alternative investments, and maintains an affiliation with a certified public accounting firm that supports referral opportunities and integrated services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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James S

Series 65

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

James Simmons is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Beaird Harris since 2007. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, focusing on diversified asset-class exposure through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and offers investment advisory services, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Ronald S

Series 65

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Ronald Skalberg is a financial advisor with Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 65 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Beaird Harris Wealth Management since 1996 and with Beaird Harris, PLLC since 1988. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Vice President of Beaird Harris & Co. PC, focusing on tax consulting, preparation, and counseling. Beaird Harris Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified asset-class exposure primarily through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, and maintains a close affiliation with a certified public accounting firm.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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James Z

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

James Zimmerman is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience and has been with Beaird Harris Wealth Management, Inc. since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Dallas, TX. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory through diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, incorporates alternative investments, and operates in affiliation with a certified public accounting firm, offering access to specialized fund offerings and tax-managed investment strategies.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Kevin L

Series 65

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Kevin Lindley is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Beaird Harris since 2018, following prior roles at Cain Watters & Associates and Grant Thornton. In addition to his advisory work, Lindley serves as a staff accountant providing tax consulting and preparation at Beaird Harris & Co. PC. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, focusing on diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and has recently incorporated alternative investments and tax-managed strategies into its portfolios.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Chase P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Chase Perry is a Certified Financial Planner® with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Beaird Harris since 2020 and previously spent 11 years at Fidelity Investments. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and has expanded to include alternative investments and tax-managed strategies.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Kelly S

Series 63, Series 66

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Kelly Snider is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2021. Since 2021, he has been with Beaird Harris in Dallas, TX. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory to implement diversified portfolios, primarily through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and has expanded into alternative investments including private credit and digital assets.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Patrick B

PFS™, Series 65

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Patrick Beaird is a financial advisor at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Mr. Beaird has been with Beaird Harris since 1996 and also serves as president of Beaird Harris & Co. PC, a tax consulting firm, and North Dallas Fiduciaries, which provides bill paying services. Additionally, he is a shareholder and board member of Savant Capital Management. Beaird Harris Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates tax-managed and alternative investments, leveraging its affiliation with a CPA firm and membership in the Zero Alpha Group.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Virginia B

CFP®

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Virginia Baker is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. She serves on the OneFPA Advisory Council Executive Committee, focusing on financial planning advocacy. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and offers expanded access to alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Jacob K

CFP®

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Jacob King is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2004. He is based in Dallas, TX. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with recent expansions into alternative investments and tax-managed strategies.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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Steven L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Dallas, TX

Beaird Harris

Steven Lugar is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Dallas, TX. Beaird Harris Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and participant-directed retirement plans, and business entities. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified asset-class exposure mainly through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and offers discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement-plan consulting.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Young Professionals
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